72nd Place Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead. This forecast is a long, quiet one with only hints of something worth paddling out for. Let's run through it.

The only option we've got to look at is 72nd Place. It's an advanced spot that hardly ever turns on, and this run is mostly a write-off. The water is 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

We kick off Thursday, July 16th, and honestly, the first week is a total non-starter. You’re looking at days and days of tiny, weak swell with energy levels barely making a dent. The wind is a persistent cross-on shore mess, so forget clean waves. That’s the story right through Saturday, July 19th.

Sunday the 19th morning shows a bit more life with the swell jumping to 5ft from the S, and the energy climbing. But the cross-on wind is still there, and the guidance sums it up: it’s marginal. That afternoon, the wind swings onshore, and it’s game over. The next stretch into the following week is more of the same: small swell, wonky winds, and scores that don't inspire.

Finally, there’s a faint glimmer. On Sunday, July 26th, the morning session shows a long-period swell (19 seconds) from the SSW and solid energy. That long period is a groundswell, meaning better shaped waves, but at a beach break like this, it can break a bit straight. However, with the light cross-onshore breeze, it might clean up enough to be a decent session. It’s the best we’ll see, but still nothing to write home about. That’s the single standout in the whole 16 days, and even then, it’s a cautious recommendation.

Beyond that, the last days of July and into August look similar – a few pulses of 2ft to 3ft swell but nothing that overcomes the wind issues. The spot is notoriously inconsistent, so this kind of blank run isn't unusual. Keep an eye on the sky, but don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

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