23 Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for 23 Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right from the get-go, we’re staring at a pretty grim stretch. The swell is small, the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the charts are just full of “poor surf conditions.” The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – nothing wild, but you’ll feel the difference.

That first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Monday, the 17th. Monday morning is the standout. We’ve got a 5ft NW groundswell rolling in with a solid 9-second period, and the wind goes totally glassy – dead calm. That’s the kind of morning you call in sick for. The wave energy is moderate (323), and for a beginner-friendly spot like 23 Beach, that combination of clean, small-to-middling swell and zero wind is as good as it gets. The swell direction is straight from the NW, which is the optimum for this break, so the lines should set up properly. Just a heads up, this spot can get a crowd sometimes, so get down early.

The rest of the period is a tough watch. From the 12th through the 16th, it’s all cross-onshore muck and tiny swell. Then from the 17th afternoon right through to the 27th, we flip right back into the bad stuff. There’s a long gap there – days and days of choppy, onshore, or cross-onshore wind with swell heights bouncing between 3ft and 6ft, but never with the right conditions. The swell on the 27th gets up to 6ft, but it’s short-period (6 seconds) and straight onshore – that’s not worth paddling out for. Some of those August mornings with bigger numbers, like the 22nd and 23rd, look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the strong onshore wind and poor quality.

So, bottom line: you’ve got one solid window – Monday morning, the 17th – and then a whole lot of waiting. The good news is 23 Beach is consistent, so it tends not to stay poor for long. Forecasts can change.

Stay frothy.

Rusty

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