North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, North Beach is our only game in the forecast window, and it’s a real mixed bag. We’ve got a big lump of swell heading our way, but the wind is going to be a problem for most of the next week. The energy’s there, but you’ll have to pick your moments.

It kicks off on Wednesday the 29th with a bumpy start. We’re looking at 8ft of SSE swell with a 9-second period. The combined energy is already cranking at 1101, but that southwesterly cross-off wind at 12 mph is going to mess with the face. The afternoon sees the swell drop a touch to 8ft, but the wind picks up to 16 mph, making it even more of a wrestling match. Honestly, for the next few days, the numbers are decent but the wind is just too strong.

Thursday the 30th is a write-off. The wind is howling from the SSW at 22-25 mph. The swell is still there – 7ft to 8ft – but with that much breeze, it’s going to be a washing machine. Friday the 31st is more of the same: 8ft of SSE swell but with a fresh 19 mph wind. It’s clean in the morning, but the wind is just too strong for a good session.

The first real standout is Saturday morning, August 1st. The swell drops to a manageable 6ft from the SE with a 9-second period, but the magic is the wind. It’s totally glassy – a 3 mph SW breeze. That’s the window you want. The combined energy is moderate at 510, but with zero wind, it’s going to be silky smooth. If you can get out there early, you’ll have it to yourself most likely.

Sunday the 2nd still has some size, 8ft from the SE, and the period stretches to 11 seconds, which is a nice groundswell. But the wind swings around to the NE at 6-9 mph, putting a cross-on chop on it. Not terrible, but not as clean as Saturday. The energy is strong (1311), so there’s plenty of push, but you’ll be dealing with a bit of texture.

From Monday the 3rd all the way through to Friday the 7th, it’s a real downer. The swell drops to 3ft or less, and the wind is stuck onshore from the NE. It’s going to be flat and choppy. The combined energy barely registers, dropping to 190. This is a solid week of nothing to get excited about.

Then we get a brief flicker on Saturday the 8th of August. The swell jumps back up to 7ft from the ENE, but it’s a short-period 7-second windswell, and the wind is a messy cross-shore at 16 mph. The energy is moderate at 512, but the poor surf conditions warning says it all – it’s going to be a lumpy, blown-out mess.

The next real standout is Sunday, August 9th, but it’s a big one. We’re looking at a thumping 10ft of NE swell. The period is short at 8 seconds, but the combined energy is a massive 1857. The wind is cross-off from the SSW at 19 mph, which will keep the face clean. But here’s the thing: the file says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is for experts only. This is a paddle-out for the brave, and the size is going to be intimidating. Beginners, stay on the beach.

After that, it drops off again. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are poor. Tuesday morning the 11th does go glassy with a 5ft ENE swell, but the energy is only 490, so it’s a smaller, cleaner window if you’re desperate.

The final big note is Wednesday, August 12th. We’ve got a colossal 12ft swell from the SSW with a 10-second period and a combined energy of 4327. That’s a massive amount of water moving. The wind is a light cross-off from the S, so it will be clean. But again, the guidance is clear: this is predicted to be too big for this break. This is a hardcore, big-wave session for the absolute best in the water. Everyone else, stay well clear.

So, to wrap it up: the best bets are Saturday morning, August 1st for that clean, glassy 6ft, and if you’re an expert, Sunday, August 9th for the raw power of 10ft, or Wednesday, August 12th for the real monster 12ft, but only if you know what you’re doing. The rest of the time, it’s a wind-affected, onshore mess.

Rusty.

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