North Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be honest with you—this outlook for the next couple of weeks is a tough one to write. We’re looking at a serious flat spell, and by the looks of it, it’s going to test the patience of even the most dedicated among us. The swell window is just not lining up for North Street right now.

We kick things off with a pretty grim picture. From Wednesday the 9th through the 20th, there’s practically nothing on offer. The swell is small, the periods are short, and the winds are all over the place. You’ll see a couple of days with a bit of cross-off breeze keeping things clean, like Thursday the 10th, but the waves are just too weak and disorganized to get excited about. There’s a slight tease on Friday the 11th with a glassy dawn and a touch of southeast groundswell, but it’s barely a ripple at 1ft. It’s the kind of day you’d spend more time on the beach than in the water. This blank stretch runs for days, so don’t hold your breath.

Finally, around Monday the 21st, we see a pulse of new energy. The swell jumps to a 5ft from the east-northeast with a slightly better period, and the wind is cross-offshore. This is the most interesting the surf has looked all forecast period. It’s not a world-beater, but after so many days of nothing, it’ll feel like a proper session. The energy is moderate (229), and it should offer some clean, rideable waves. Tuesday the 22nd looks similar but a touch smaller at 3ft, as the swell starts to ease off.

The last notable blip pops up on Thursday the 24th. We see a long-period southeast groundswell at 3ft with a 15-second period. That’s a lot of juice behind it, and the energy reading is strong (484). However, the wind is going to be cross-shore, which could put a bit of chop on it, and a long-period swell like that isn’t always the best for a beach/jetty setup like this. It could be a bit straight and walled. Still, that long-period energy is the biggest thing we’ve seen in over two weeks, so it’s worth keeping an eye on.

For the first spot we talk about, the water temp is pretty average for the time of year, so it's not a factor.

So, the takeaway is: don't rush out this week. The standout days are looking like the 21st and 24th, but the 24th is a long-range promise and could easily change. Keep your board waxed and be ready to move when the swell finally shows up.

Rusty out.

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