Coffs Harbour-North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's coming up for Coffs Harbour-North Wall. We've got a bit of a mixed bag here, with some solid swell on the way, but you'll need to pick your moments carefully because the wind and the size of the waves will be the main talking points.

We start off with some action this Saturday, July 4th. The morning is looking promising with a clean 5ft S swell pushing in, offering moderate wave energy. The wind is a light offshore from the SSW, so the sets should be tidy. Water temp is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. It's a good, solid start to the weekend. Things back off a bit by the afternoon, dropping to 3ft and becoming a bit ordinary.

Sunday the 5th is a write-off with poor conditions and small, messy swell. Monday the 6th sees a jump in size to 8ft SSE, but the wind is a cross-off and the conditions are only marginal. It's a lot of water moving, but it's not coming together nicely.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting but tricky. From Tuesday the 7th through to Thursday the 9th, we’ve got some serious size. Tuesday morning sees a 10ft SSE swell with very strong energy. The issue is, the swell is predicted to be too big for this break, making it a paddle out for experts only. The wind is a fresh cross-off, so the surface will be clean, but the power is immense. That pattern of oversized swell continues into Wednesday and Thursday, with readings of 10ft and energy levels going through the roof. It’s a lot of water, and for the average surfer, it’s a no-go.

The real standout, and this is the session to circle, is Friday the 10th of July. We’re looking at a 7ft SE groundswell with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is a light cross-off, and the conditions are expected to be very good. This is the pick of the forecast. The swell is a bit long in period, so at a point break like North Wall, it should wrap in and offer some proper, well-shaped waves.

Saturday the 11th could be a sneaky one for the early risers. The morning is glassy with a 5ft SE swell, which is a nice, clean option. The wind is off the land, so it’ll be silky smooth. The afternoon turns onshore and messy.

From Sunday the 12th right through to Saturday the 18th, it’s a long, flat, and poor run. The swell drops away to nothing, with the odd 3ft day that’s surfable but ordinary. The wind is all over the shop, and the energy is weak. It’s a proper lull in the action.

Then, on Sunday the 19th, we get another spike. A 10ft S swell rolls in with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is offshore. But just like earlier in the month, the size is too big for this spot, so it’s one for the experienced crew only.

So, to wrap it up, the best on offer is Friday the 10th with a solid, clean SE groundswell. The early glass-off on Saturday the 11th is a good second option if you want something a bit smaller and cleaner. The rest of the window is either too small, too messy, or too big.

Rusty.

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