Surf City Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at a bit of a flat spell for the next week or so, but there’s a glimmer of something better down the line. Don’t get your hopes up too high too early, but keep an eye on the calendar.

The first few days are a write-off. Tuesday the 7th and Wednesday the 8th are showing weak, short-period swells with poor to ordinary conditions. The water is sitting at 83°, about average for this time of year. Energy levels are low, with the combined swell energy barely cracking 130 (131) on the best of the early mornings, and that’s just not enough to get excited about.

Thursday the 9th morning brings a slightly better look with a clean 4 ft SSW swell and a light offshore breeze, but the period is still a short 6 seconds. The energy picks up a bit (154), but it’s still just surfable, not good. Friday the 10th morning is similar, with a 4 ft SSW swell showing more energy (241) and clean conditions, but it’s still a short-period, average-quality wave.

The best of the first week is likely Wednesday the 10th morning, but even that’s just a "surfable" call. Nothing to make a special trip for.

Then we hit a real dead zone. From Saturday the 11th all the way through most of the second week, the swell drops to almost nothing. We’re talking 1 ft to 2 ft of poor, short-period energy. A few glassy mornings on the 12th and 16th are pretty, but with only 1 ft of swell, you’re just floating around. There’s a solid 8-day stretch there where you’re better off doing something else.

The Highlight: The only real standout is way out there, on Sunday the 19th of July. The afternoon session is looking like the best bet of the whole 16-day window. We’re expecting a 5 ft S swell, clean with a light offshore breeze, and the combined energy jumps to a solid 362. That’s a proper pulse of energy. The period is short at 7 seconds, so it won’t be a groundswell, but it’s the only time in the forecast that the conditions actually line up for a good session. The swell is moderate, so it’s fine for most skill levels. Crowds are possible at Surf City Pier, so expect a few heads out there if you go.

The run-up to that is pretty grim, and the days after it fade back to nothing. So, if you’re waiting for a wave, the 19th of July is your target. Hold tight until then.

Rusty.

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