36th Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for 36th Street. We’re looking at a 16-day window that’s mostly a bust, so don’t be in a rush to grab your board.

There’s a huge gap right at the start. From Sunday, July 19th, all the way through to Monday, August 3rd, we’re staring at a long run of “poor surf conditions” with literally zero decent recommendations. The swell is mostly tiny—often only 0.3 ft to 3 ft—with short, weak periods. The wind is a mess, swinging onshore or cross-onshore more often than not, keeping things choppy and messy. The combined energy stays low, usually under 100 (weak), with only a few afternoon pulses barely cracking 100 (moderate). There’s nothing for a surfer to get excited about here.

The only glimmer happens on Monday, August 3rd, in the morning. 36th Street sees a small pulse of swell from the ENE at 3 ft, with a period of 6 seconds. That’s a short-period wind swell, so it’ll be lumpy, but the wind is glassy. That’s right, glassy. The combined energy is only 59 (weak), but clean, glassy conditions at a beach/jetty break are a major positive. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

For this one moment, the morning of August 3rd is the best on offer, but it’s still just “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” The swell direction (ENE) is not hitting the optimal NE direction, and it’s not a standout by any stretch. Still, it’s the only time you’ll find a clean surface. Keep in mind this is a long-range call, so it’s promising but less certain.

Before that, you’re looking at a solid two-week gap with nothing to recommend. It’s a frustrating blank run for the area.

Be aware that if the wind picks up and the swell stays poor, the beach/jetty setup might look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Stay patient, folks. Conditions can change.

Rusty.

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