North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start here. For the first couple of days, honestly, it’s a bit of a flat spell. Nothing really worth paddling out for until we get into the weekend.

Now, your first real chance to wet a line kicks off on Saturday, August 1st. Northwall is the main show in town. Saturday morning looks like the pick of the early period. We’re looking at a clean 1.7m swell coming out of the S, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is a gentle breeze from the S at 15 km/h, keeping things clean. The combined swell energy is sitting at a moderate 621. It’s a beginner-friendly break and very consistent, so you won’t be waiting around forever for a set. The water temp is about 20.5°, which is pretty much standard for this time of year.

Sunday, August 2nd, has a bit more size, but the wind swings around and gets a bit messy, especially in the afternoon with a cross-onshore breeze. The morning has some potential with a long-period 1.1m SE swell, 15-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. That kind of period is best for a point or reef, but at a beach/groyne setup, it might break a little too straight. Still, the energy is solid at 950.

Now, if you’re looking for the standout, you’ve got to circle Monday, August 3rd, morning. The wind drops to a slight air from the W at just 5 km/h, going cross-offshore. It’s glassy. The swell is a clean 1.7m from the SSE with an 11-second period. The combined energy is a solid 729. This is your best bet for a clean, fun session. Don’t sleep on it.

After that, the conditions get a bit iffy again. There’s a lull in quality surf for a few days. The swell drops, and the wind gets messy.

The next real highlight pops up a bit further out. Tuesday, August 11th, morning looks promising, with a 1.3m SE swell, 11-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate at 567.

But hold on, because things get big. On the afternoon of August 11th, and through the 12th, the swell jumps to a massive 3.0m. That is expert territory only. It’s too big for a beginners break, and the period is short at 8-9 seconds, making it a bit of a washing machine. The energy readings are through the roof – 1389 and 1436 – very strong. This is more of a spectacle than a session for most.

For the second week, things become a bit more of a waiting game. Thursday, August 13th, morning offers a reprieve: a clean 1.8m SSE swell with an 8-second period and offshore wind from the WSW. The energy is moderate at 509.

Then, on Friday, August 14th, morning, you get another good look. The swell is 2.4m from the S, period 8 seconds, with a light offshore breeze from the WSW. The energy is strong at 898. This is well into the intermediate to expert range due to the size, but the conditions are clean.

Stay on it, and keep an eye on that Monday morning session. That’s the one.

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