North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag for North Beach. There’s a period of proper solid swell on the way, but it’s going to come with a lot of wind and mess. The real gems are hidden in the middle and at the end of the run, so you gotta be patient.

The opening days are pretty much a write-off. Sunday afternoon kicks things off with a weak 3ft of east-northeast swell, cross-off wind and poor conditions – not worth getting wet. Monday brings a massive pulse of south swell, pushing 10ft, but it’s way too big for this break and the wind is howling. Same story into Tuesday; there’s still a decent 6-7ft of south-southeast swell, but the wind and lumpy conditions ruin it. We’re looking at a solid four-day stretch of no good surf here.

Then things start to settle. Wednesday morning (the 13th) we finally get a bit of relief. The swell drops to a clean 5-6ft from the east-southeast, with light cross-off wind and clean conditions. It’s not huge, but it’s the first proper wave we’ve seen. The wind goes offshore and almost glassy into Thursday the 14th, with a 4-5ft east-southeast swell. That’s looking like a really fun morning – clean, glassy, and a bit of push. This is one of the better windows in the near term.

The weekend and the start of the following week are a bit of a letdown. From the 15th through the 18th, we’ve got a persistent east-northeast swell and onshore winds, choppy and messy. There’s surf, but it’s not going to be worth the paddle out. The 19th is more of the same, though the wind swings cross-off in the morning, but the swell is only 4-5ft and the overall quality is poor.

Now, here’s the standout. Thursday the 20th. The swell jumps to a solid 8ft from the east-northeast, with a long 9-second period. The early morning is glassy, with absolutely no wind. The energy is strong, with a reading of 1918 in the combined energy. This is a serious day for experienced surfers. It’s going to be big, powerful, and clean. This is the pick of the whole period. The afternoon gets a bit wind-affected, but that morning session is going to be special.

The end of the run, from the 21st to the 24th, is a bit of a fade. There’s still size around the 6-7ft mark, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the conditions are lumpy. The 22nd might offer a little window, but it’s nothing to get excited about. By the 24th, the swell drops right back, and we’re left with a long-period, but small, south-southwest groundswell – more of a tease than anything else.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a washout, but the middle of next week offers some clean, fun waves. The real standout is Thursday the 20th, when it’s big, clean, and powerful – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. Just be aware that 8ft is expert territory.

Rusty

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