Surf City Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Surf City Pier for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a rough start. We’ve got a few days of messy, choppy surf with a strong southerly wind blowing across the swell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, no big anomaly to talk about. The first real chance to get a decent wave doesn’t roll in until Thursday morning, the 23rd of July.

That Thursday morning is the standout in this whole stretch. The swell is a clean 6 ft from the SSW, with a combined wave energy reading of 433 – that’s moderate energy, but it’s got some push. The wind is a light NNE breeze, just 3 mph, coming cross-offshore. That’s going to make for some clean, lined-up sets. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it won’t be the most powerful wave, but it’ll be fun. The break is a sandbar, very consistent, so it’s a good bet for a session. Keep in mind, the swell is over 5 ft, so it might be a bit much for total beginners. Crowds are ‘sometimes’ an issue, so you might have some company.

After that, things drop off fast. Friday the 24th into the weekend sees the swell drop to 2 ft to 3 ft with weak energy (around 89-62). The wind is alright, mostly cross-offshore, but the waves are just too small and ordinary to get excited about. There’s a glassy moment on Sunday the 26th afternoon with a 2 ft east swell, but still, it’s a tiny wave.

From the end of July through the first few days of August, it’s a real flat spell. The swell barely reaches 2 ft, the energy drops to 19-41, and the wind is a mess. There’s a brief moment on Monday morning, August 3rd, with a 2 ft SE swell and a clean cross-offshore wind, but it’s just not enough to make a recommendation. This is a long, quiet stretch for the area.

So, the best bet is clear: Thursday morning, July 23rd. Get out there early, grab a few clean ones, and hope the wind holds. After that, you’re looking at a long wait.

Rusty.

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