New Brighton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Things are gonna be a bit of a slow burner for the next week and a half, but there’s some hope on the horizon.

The first few days are a write-off, really. Sunday and Monday (5th and 6th July) are a total mess – strong onshore winds and poor surf. The energy is there but it’s just ugly. That’s a gap of two days right off the bat with nothing to get excited about.

Tuesday the 7th starts to show a little pulse with a 5ft east swell and offshore wind, but the conditions are still marginal. The real turning point comes Wednesday morning, 8th July. That’s when we get a clean 5ft east swell, period hitting 11 seconds, and a gentle offshore wind. The wave energy is moderate to strong (642) and the whole setup looks clean. This is the best of the first week – by far. The break is New Brighton Beach, a fairly exposed spot that’s inconsistent, but when it’s on, it’s on. That morning, the water is sitting at 51°, which is about average for the time of year.

Thursday the 9th looks like it’s going to be blown out again with strong cross-off winds, so that window is short.

Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th have cleaner conditions with smaller surf – 4ft and 4ft – and light offshore breezes. It’s surfable, but nothing special. Sunday the 12th is more of the same, with a 4ft east swell and glassy conditions in the afternoon.

Now, the second week gets a bit tricky. From Monday 13th right through to Thursday 16th, the wind turns onshore or cross-shore, and the swell drops off into the 2ft to 3ft range. A lot of those days are poor, with some marginal windows. That’s a solid four-day stretch of nothing much.

But then, Friday 17th through Sunday 19th is a mixed bag – small, weak, not worth paddling out for. The real standout for the whole 16-day window is the morning of Monday 20th July. New Brighton Beach gets a 3ft east swell with a very long 14-second period, gentle offshore winds, and the energy is moderate (255). The water will still be cool, but the conditions will be clean and glassy. For a break that’s inconsistent, this is a rare treat. Expect to have it to yourself if you’re lucky, but it’s a spot that can get crowded when it’s good.

So, bottom line: Wednesday 8th July morning is the clear winner for the first week, and Monday 20th July morning is the one to circle on the calendar. Both are worth the wait.

Rusty.

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