North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get into it.

Well, mate, it’s a bit of a slow start here. The next week and a bit is looking pretty ordinary. We’ve got a few mornings that might be worth a paddle, but honestly, nothing to get too excited about until we get closer to the end of the month.

The first real chance to get wet is Saturday morning, the 22nd of August, at Northwall. It’s a beach/groyne/river setup that’s very consistent. The swell is a tiny 3ft from the ENE, and it’s a clean morning with a light cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is weak (78), so it’s more about getting a few small ones than anything epic. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

Sunday morning the 23rd is another one to look at. The swell is still small at 3ft from the ENE, but the wind is glassy. That’s a major positive. It’ll be clean, but again, it’s not going to be big. The combined energy is still weak (81). It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

The best of the first week is shaping up to be Wednesday morning, the 26th of August. Northwall should see a bit more size, with the swell kicking up to 4ft from the ENE. The wind is a light cross-offshore, which will keep things clean. The swell period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s windswell, but the energy is moderate (224). This is the standout for the first half of the forecast. Get out there early.

After that, the wind gets messy for a few days, and then we get a promising run starting on Monday, the 31st of August. The morning of the 31st has a 5ft swell from the E, and a light offshore wind from the west. That’s clean. It’s a short period again at 6 seconds, but the energy is moderate (215). It’s a good call.

The real standout, and the one I’m most excited about, is the morning of Thursday, the 3rd of September. Northwall should have a clean 4ft swell from the ENE, with a gentle offshore breeze. The period stretches to 10 seconds, which is a much better shaped wave. The energy is moderate (268). This is the best looking session in the whole 16-day window. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s promising.

The 2nd of September afternoon has a bigger 4ft swell from the E with a 11-second period, giving a solid 365 energy, but the wind is a moderate cross-offshore. It’s clean, but it’s in the afternoon. Still, a solid option for the more experienced crew.

Overall, we’ve got a few gems buried in there. The first week is mostly small and average, but the last few days of the month and the first of September look like they’ll deliver. The water is about average for the time of year. Stay patient, and hit that Wednesday morning the 26th and the Thursday morning the 3rd.

Rusty.

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