North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down the next couple of weeks for Northwall, a beach/groyne/river spot that’s always consistent and picks up the swell. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but it can get heavy.

The first few days are a bit of a letdown. Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th have some 7ft to 8ft of SSE/SE swell, but the wind is a moderate cross-off, and the energy is moderate (2254). It’s not terrible, but you’ll be working for the good ones. Water temp is about 70°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

The first real standout is Saturday, 11th July. The morning session is the winner. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the SSE, period around 10 seconds (a solid groundswell), and the wind is a light offshore from the WSW at 6 mph. The combined energy is moderate (653), but it’s clean. This is a great window for a beginner to get some fun waves without being hammered. Just remember, crowds can show up sometimes.

After Saturday, the swell drops off a cliff. Sunday the 12th through to Wednesday the 16th is a real flat spell. Swell heights drop below 3ft, period drops, and the energy is weak (less than 100). That’s a gap of about 4 days with nothing worth paddling for.

Then things get wild, but not in a good way. From Thursday the 16th afternoon, the swell starts building fast, but it comes with a nasty cross-shore wind. By Friday the 17th, we’re looking at 10ft to 16ft of SSE swell, with a period of 11-12 seconds. The energy is massive (2478 up to 6654), but the wind is howling—25-31 mph cross-shore. This is not a paddle surf situation. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s too big and messy for the average surfer, and definitely too big for beginners. The swell is over 8ft, so it’s really only for experts, and even then, the wind is going to create a total chop-fest.

This big, windy, messy swell carries on through the weekend (18th and 19th) with waves up to 15ft and the same strong cross-shore winds. The water temp is normal, but that’s the least of your worries.

The next real chance for a decent surf comes around Monday the 20th. The swell drops back to a manageable 7ft from the SSE, period 11 seconds, and the wind swings to a light cross-off from the SSW. The energy is still moderate (1049), but the conditions are clean. This is a much better bet. It’s still a bit of a push for beginners (over 5ft), but it’s manageable.

Tuesday the 21st is a drop-off again, with small swell and moderate wind.

Then, another massive pulse comes in for Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd. We’re talking 10ft to 13ft of S/SE swell, with very long period (9-11 seconds). The energy is strong (1580 up to 3469). The wind is offshore and clean, which is a rare treat for this size, but the problem is the size. 12ft to 13ft is too big for all but the most experienced crew. The reports say the wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. So, unless you’re a serious charger, give it a miss.

The final day, Friday the 24th, still has a big 10ft to 12ft ESE swell, with long period, but the wind is light offshore in the morning, turning onshore in the afternoon. Same story—too big for most.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is the Saturday 11th July morning session for a clean, fun, beginner-friendly wave. The next decent window is Monday 20th July for a cleaner, more manageable swell. The big stuff in between is for the kamikaze crew or the kite surfers. The second week is a bit of a lottery—big, powerful swells but with very strong winds, so it’s less reliable.

Rusty.

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