North Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've gotta be straight with you – it's been a tough stretch for surf around here, and unfortunately, it's gonna stay that way for a while. North Street is the only break on the radar, and the next 16 days are looking pretty grim for paddle surfing. The core problem is that we just don't have any decent swell energy coming in. The whole period is dominated by weak, short-period windswell, and the numbers back it up.

Right now, in early August, we're looking at a long dry spell. From Thursday the 6th right through until the 18th, there's absolutely nothing worth getting excited about. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, with periods so short they're barely a ripple. The wind is a constant problem too, mostly cross or cross-onshore, just making a mess of the already weak surf. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, around 77°, but that's small comfort when the waves are flat.

There's a tiny flicker of hope on the 19th of August. Wednesday morning sees a bit of push from the south, with the swell bumping up to about 4ft. The combined energy hits 106 (moderate wave energy), which is the best we'll see all period. The wind switches offshore from the NNW, and while it's a moderate breeze, it'll keep the surface clean. The period is still short at 6 seconds, so it's not gonna be quality, but it's rideable. The swell is coming from the south, which is a fair direction for this spot. It's a consistent break, so it'll be offering something most days, but crowds are possible when it's the only game in town.

Before that, on the 18th, there's a late call with offshore winds and a 3ft swell from the south, but the period is a pathetic 4 seconds, so it'll be weak and slow. Still, if you're desperate, it's clean.

The standout in this whole grim outlook is that Wednesday the 19th morning. It's the only true window where the stars align even a little. The swell is just over 3ft, so it's fine for most intermediates, but the short period means it won't be super powerful. The offshore wind is the key – it'll be clean. This is over a week away, so keep an eye on the forecast, but it's the best bet we've got.

After that, it fades back into the same old story of small, weak swell and messy winds for the rest of the period. Honestly, for the 16 days, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the constant wind and lack of wave energy. But for surfers, it's a waiting game.

Rusty

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