North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some quality light at the end of the tunnel.

The first real chance to get wet comes Monday morning, August 24th, at Northwall. It’s a beach/groyne/river setup that’s very consistent. Don’t get too excited just yet, though. The swell is a tiny 2 ft from the SSE with a long 12-second period. The energy is weak (161), so you’ll be scratching for something to ride. The wind is light and offshore, which is a big positive, making it clean. The water temp is about average for this time of year. It’s surfable, but that’s about it. Monday afternoon the wind shifts onshore and ruins it.

The rest of that week is a write-off. Tuesday through Friday we’ve got poor conditions with onshore or cross-shore winds and small, short-period junk. The swell bumps up a bit, but the wind is a mess. It’s a real frustrating stretch.

Finally, we get a window. Saturday morning, August 29th, is our first standout. The wind swings light offshore from the south, and we’ve got a clean 3 ft swell from the S with a moderate 11-second period. The energy is solid (357), and conditions are set to be clean. This is the one to circle for the near term. The afternoon drops off, but that morning session should be worth it.

We hit another dry spell, with Sunday and Monday being choppy and poor. But then, Tuesday morning, September 1st, looks promising. Swell is up to 6 ft from the E, with a short 7-second period, which means it’ll be a bit jumbled. The energy is strong (387), and the wind is light and offshore, keeping it clean. This is decent power, but the short period means it’s not going to be super smooth. It’s a good option for the intermediate crew.

The real standout, the one that’s got me buzzing, is Wednesday morning, September 2nd. The wind is dead calm, glassy. The swell is 5 ft from the ENE with an 8-second period, and the energy is strong (350). This is going to be clean, smooth, and fun. For a beach break, this is a proper morning. It’s a bit sizey for beginners, but it’s where the more experienced surfers will be having a ball.

After that, Thursday morning, September 3rd, is also clean with a light offshore wind and 4 ft swell. It’s a good follow-up session. The Saturday morning of September 5th brings a very long-period 17-second SSE groundswell, but it’s only 1 ft. The energy is decent (290), but it’s tiny. That long period will make it fat and slow, probably better for a point or reef, but it’s a beach break, so expect it to be very wonky.

Sunday morning, September 6th, is another glassy one with a small 3 ft swell from the SE. The period is a solid 14 seconds, and the energy is strong (406). It’s clean, but small. A longboard morning, for sure.

Overall, the best bets are the clean windows. The Saturday morning of the 29th and the glassy Wednesday morning of the 2nd are the highlights. The first week is a battle, but the second week has some real quality.

Rusty.

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