North Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at our local setup here at North Point. The swell window is open, and we’ve got a solid run ahead, but you’ve gotta pick your moments. The water is sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, about 67°, which is a nice little bonus.

The first decent chance kicks off on Monday the 20th of July, but it’s messy. A moderate onshore breeze and a 8ft SW swell with a period of 11 seconds is offering some push, but the wind is blowing straight on, making it a bit of a battle. The combined wave energy is strong at 1542, but the quality just isn’t there for a good paddle. Monday afternoon and Tuesday are similar – the swell sticks around 7ft to 8ft, but the wind keeps it choppy and cross. It’s not a total write-off, but it’s not the call.

Then we hit the sweet spot. Wednesday the 22nd of July is where it’s at. The morning is a dream – clear skies, a light cross-offshore breeze, and an 8ft SW swell with a 13-second period. The combined energy jumps to 4130, which is powerful and clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, and the afternoon only gets better: the swell bumps up to 12ft and the period stretches to 14 seconds, with the same clean cross-off wind. That’s the standout session of the first week. The waves will have real shape and power, and the offshore wind is going to keep the faces nice and clean.

Thursday the 23rd of July is also a cracker. The morning has a solid 8ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a clean offshore breeze from the NE. The afternoon is special – the wind drops to almost glassy, and the swell is still 7ft. That’s going to be a really fun, clean afternoon. Keep in mind, North Point is a point break, and it’s fairly exposed to the SW swell, so it’s working well. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so expect a few other keen locals.

The swell drops a bit on Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th, but it’s still rideable. Friday morning is a bit marginal with 5ft, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with a light breeze and a 5ft swell. Saturday holds around 5ft to 6ft, but the wind is a bit stronger. It’s still clean, just not as punchy.

Now, Sunday the 26th of July gets interesting again. The morning is small at 4ft, but the afternoon throws a curveball: an 12ft WSW swell with an 11-second period and strong combined energy of 3923. The wind is cross-off, but that period is a bit short, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and more for the experienced crew. The wave energy is strong, but the quality is only marginal due to the shorter period.

Monday the 27th of July is a big one. The morning serves up a 15ft WSW swell with a 13-second period and a massive 7112 combined energy. That’s a very powerful, very strong swell. The wind is cross-off, but this is a beefy, heavy wave. This is strictly for experts only. The afternoon is a bit cleaner at 13ft, but still a heavy paddle.

After that, things get messy. From Tuesday the 28th of July through to Friday the 31st, the wind shifts onshore and the conditions turn poor. The swell is still there, but it’s blown out and choppy. Not worth a session.

The next possible window opens on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning looks glassy, with an 8ft SW swell and a 14-second period. The wind is calm, so it’ll be clean, but the afternoon turns cross-onshore again. Sunday the 2nd of August is a write-off with strong onshore winds.

Then the final stretch from Monday the 3rd of August to Tuesday the 4th of August shows a drop in size, but some clean conditions. Monday morning has a 5ft SW swell with a 13-second period and a light cross-off breeze. Tuesday afternoon looks clean with a 5ft swell and glassy conditions. These are small-wave days, but if you’re after a longboard or a fun summer session, they’ll be clean.

The real standout of the whole 16-day run is Wednesday the 22nd of July and Thursday the 23rd of July. That’s the best combination of size, power, and clean offshore wind. Get out there if you can.

Rusty.

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