23 Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you—this stretch is lookin’ pretty grim for a good paddle. There’s a bit of swell on the cards, but the wind is gonna mess it up something fierce. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action, if you can call it that, kicks off Monday morning, 24 August. We’ve got a northwest swell coming in at 5ft, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a decent groundswell, but the wind is a cross–offshore, cleanin’ it up a little. The combined energy is moderate at 480. It’s a beginner spot, but this swell is just over 5ft, so it might be a bit much for a total newbie. The problem is, the forecast calls it “marginal,” and I’d have to agree—it’s not terrible, but it ain’t great.

Monday afternoon goes downhill fast. The wind switches to a strong offshore from the NW at 9 mph, but the swell drops to 5ft, and the report says “poor surf conditions.” That’s a no-go for me.

Tuesday (25 August) through Friday (28 August) is a real write-off. The swell hangs around 4ft to 5ft, but the wind is cross or cross-onshore, choppin’ it all up. The period drops to 8 or 9 seconds, so it’s weak and messy. The combined energy falls into the weak range at times, down to 219. Not worth paddlin’ out.

Saturday, 29 August, brings a bit of a pulse. The swell jumps to 7ft from the NNW, with a longer 11-second period. The combined energy is strong at 1056. The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the NE in the morning, which is the best we’ve seen. But this is a beach break, and a long-period swell like this can make it break straight and fast—not ideal for a beach. It’s still a “marginal” call, but it’s your best shot in the first week. The crowds are “sometimes” here, so you might have a few others out, but not a zoo.

Sunday, 30 August, the swell drops to 5ft, period back to 9 seconds, and the wind is light cross-shore in the morning. It’s another “marginal” morning, but it’s okay for a beginner if you’re keen. The afternoon turns to junk again.

The whole week from 31 August to 4 September is just a mess. Swell between 4ft and 6ft, but the wind is a constant cross-onshore, mostly from the N or NNE at 9 to 19 mph. The period is short, 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s weak and weak. The combined energy is moderate at best, but the wind kills it. Not a single session worth recommendin’.

Now, the second week has a glimmer. Saturday, 5 September, the swell pushes up to 7ft from the NNW, with a 9-second period. The combined energy is strong at 764. The morning has a gentle cross-shore from the NNE, and it’s “marginal” again. This is a bit better, but 7ft is gettin’ into expert territory at a beach break, especially with a shorter period.

Sunday, 6 September, is where it gets interesting. The swell is 7ft from the NNW, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is very strong at 1142. The wind is light offshore from the NW in the morning. That’s a rare clean window for a bigger swell. It’s still a “marginal” call, but this is the standout of the whole outlook. The swell is over 8ft, so this is experts only. The long period at a beach break is a caveat—it might be too straight, but if it lines up, it’ll be fun.

Monday, 7 September, the swell drops to 4ft, but the period is 9 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the WNW in the morning. The combined energy is strong at 609. It’s “marginal,” but it’s a clean little wave for a beginner or intermediate.

After that, Tuesday, 8 September, the swell fades to 2ft with a long 12-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore, and it’s a “poor” rating. We’re done.

Bottom line: The best bet is Sunday morning, 6 September, for the experts who can handle a solid 7ft groundswell with offshore wind. Saturday morning, 5 September, is a close second. For the rest of the pack, Monday morning, 7 September, is a clean but small option. Everything else is a waste of wax.

Rusty

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