North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a long stretch of weak, small surf. The first week or so is pretty grim. The first real chance of a wave comes Friday morning, August 7th, but it’s tiny. We’re talkin’ a weak 2ft S swell with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 186 – that’s barely a ripple. The wind is light and offshore out of the SW, so it’ll be clean, but honestly, it’s just ordinary. Hardly worth paddling out for.

The whole weekend and into the next week is a bust. The swell stays tiny, and winds get messy. There’s a period of fresh onshore and cross-shore winds, making it choppy and lumpy. Northwall is a beach/groyne setup, so with this combo of weak swell and poor wind, you’d be better off with a kite than a paddleboard. We’re looking at about five days of grim conditions.

Now, hold onto your board. The week of August 14th starts to show some life. The standout is Friday morning, August 14th. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the SSE, with a long period of 13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The energy jumps to 1537, which is strong. The wind is a moderate offshore from the SW, so it’ll be clean. This is a proper wave, but at 7ft, it’s moving into expert territory. It’s going to be a powerful, heaving wave. The caveat is that long-period swell like this can break a bit straight at a beach break like Northwall, but with that offshore wind, it’ll still be a hell of a session for the experienced crew.

The following week starts to get interesting again. Wednesday morning, August 19th, looks quality. We’re getting a 6ft E swell with a 9-second period, giving us a combined energy of 509. The wind is a gentle offshore from the SSW, so it’ll be clean. It’s a bit smaller than the 14th, but the wind is perfect. For a more manageable size, Thursday morning, August 20th, is a good call. Clean 4ft E swell with a light offshore from the SW.

Then, the best of the whole run might be Friday morning, August 21st. The swell is 5ft from the ENE with a 9-second period. The energy is 359. But the kicker is the wind: it’s a dead calm, glassy NNW. That’s about as good as it gets for clean conditions. The crowd profile at Northwall can be an issue, so expect it to be busy. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The real action is in the second week. Highlight Friday, August 14th for the big, expert-only power, but the absolute best bet for a clean, fun session is Friday, August 21st. That's the one.

Rusty.

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