North Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for North Street over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a tough start. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf to speak of. From Monday the 24th of August all the way through to Sunday the 30th, it’s pretty much a dead zone. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, and the wind is all over the place – cross, cross-on, you name it – but the energy is just not there. The combined swell energy is barely registering, sitting under 100 (weak) for most of that time. It’s a write-off for a paddle. You’d be better off finding something else to do.

Things start to stir on Monday the 31st of August. The morning sees a little bump of 1.0ft from the SE, but with a very long period of 19 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and the energy finally climbs into three digits at 108 (moderate). The wind goes offshore from the NW, so the surface will be clean. It’s still small, but it’s the first sign of life. The afternoon holds similar vibes, with a touch more energy (154). It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s surfable.

Then we hit the real highlight. Thursday the 3rd of September is the standout. The morning brings a clean 4ft SE swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the NW. The energy is up there at 697 (moderate to strong). But the afternoon is where it’s at. The swell pushes to 5ft from the SE, period 15 seconds, and the wind stays offshore. The wave energy absolutely jumps to 2358 (strong). That’s the kind of energy that makes a point break or reef sing. This is a solid day for experienced surfers; 5ft with that period and offshore wind will produce some excellent, lined-up waves. It’s a bit much for beginners, but if you’ve got the skills, this is the moment.

The water temperature is sitting at 77° which is a full 4° warmer than average for this time of year. That’s a notable difference, so you’ll be comfortable in just a shorty or even boardies.

After that peak, things settle back down. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th of September have some energy (in the 200-600 range) but the wind is cross-off and the quality drops, leaving it marginal. The surf slowly fades through the second week, with tiny waves and very low energy by the 8th of September.

So, to sum it up: don’t bother for the first week. The only true standout is Thursday the 3rd of September. Get on the afternoon session if you can. The water is warm, the wind is clean, and the swell has some real grunt.

Rusty.

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