North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s switch to feet and Fahrenheit for you lot.

This is a bit of a mixed bag for the North Wall stretch. We’ve got some serious size coming through, but timing and wind are going to be the real story here. Let’s break it down.

The first real chance to get wet comes Wednesday morning, September 9th. It’s clean, with a slight cross-off breeze from the SSW at 3 mph. The swell is a solid 5ft from the SSE, with a 9-second period. The energy is moderate (382). It’s not world-class, but it’s a clean, fun wave for a beginner-friendly spot. You’ll want to get out early, because by afternoon the wind swings onshore from the NE at 12 mph and it turns to junk.

The big news is Thursday, September 10th. We’re looking at a serious pulse of 12ft swell from the SSE, with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a massive 1857, which is strong. But here’s the catch – that’s way too big for this break. It’s a beginner spot, and at 12ft, it’s going to be a washing machine. Only experts should even look at it, and even then, the wind is a stiff 22 mph cross-off. It’s a no-go for paddling, honestly. If you’ve got a kite, this might actually be your window.

We then hit a real lull. Friday through Sunday sees the swell drop, and the wind is all cross or cross-shore. The waves are either too small, chopped up, or just plain messy. Saturday morning, September 12th, has a 6ft swell with a 9-second period and moderate energy (1018), but the wind is a cross-shore at 9 mph, creating a bumpy surface. Not worth the effort.

The next clean window appears Monday morning, September 14th. It’s small, with only 2ft of swell from the S, but the period is a long 11 seconds. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSW at 6 mph, making it clean. The energy is low (179), so it’s a tiny wave, but it’s shapey. Tuesday morning, September 15th, is even better for conditions: glassy, no wind, but the same tiny 2ft swell. It’s a micro-session, but at least it’s clean.

Looking further out, the standout in the second week is a bit of a gamble. Wednesday, September 16th, morning shows a 7ft swell from the SSE with a short 7-second period. The wind is light from the SE at 6 mph, so it’s not too choppy, but the short period means lumpy, weak waves. It’s a maybe, but not a sure thing.

After that, the chart gets pretty grim. From Thursday, September 17th, through to the end of the window, it’s a mix of small, weak swells, poor wind directions, and mostly cross-onshore or onshore breezes. The energy readings are mostly low, and the wave comments are consistently “poor surf conditions.” There’s a few cleaner moments, like Friday, September 18th, morning, with a 2ft swell and clean cross-off wind, but it’s tiny.

The Verdict: If you’re a beginner, your best bet is Wednesday morning, September 9th at North Wall. It’s clean, manageable at 5ft, and the wind is kind. If you’re an expert with a big-wave board, Thursday morning, September 10th is the raw power day, but it’s a dangerous beast. For everyone else, the second week is a waiting game, with a tiny, clean window on Tuesday, September 15th, if you just want to get wet. There’s a long gap of poor conditions from the afternoon of the 14th all the way through to the 22nd, so don’t hold your breath.

Stay stoked, but stay smart out there.

Rusty

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