North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t get discouraged. The first couple of days, Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st of July, are pretty marginal. The swell is there, around 5ft from the South, but the wind is a cross-offshore breeze and the energy is only moderate (214 on Thursday). It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but nothing to write home about. Friday afternoon drops right off to a tiny, weak 1ft, so that’s a write-off.

The real action starts to build on Saturday the 1st of August. Saturday morning has some promise. We’re looking at 5ft of South swell, a solid 10-second period, and the combined energy is getting strong (533). The wind is a light cross-off, which will keep things clean. This is a good window for a beginner to get amongst it, as the size is manageable. The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

Now, Sunday the 2nd of August is the standout. The morning session is where you want to be. We’ve got 5ft of SSE swell, with the energy jumping up to 729. The wind is a light cross-off again, and the waves are clean. It’s consistent and the conditions are set up for a solid session. This is the best on offer in the whole outlook. The swell is from the SSE, which is a good angle for the break, and the moderate energy (729) means there’s some push behind it.

Monday the 3rd of August, the morning is also a goer. 6ft of SSE swell, a nice 11-second period, and the wind is offshore from the WSW. The energy is strong (735) and the waves will be clean. This is another solid call, but the standout is still Sunday morning.

After that, things quieten down. The rest of the first week and into the second week looks small, with lots of onshore or cross-shore winds messing up the quality. The second week, from around the 5th of August onward, is mostly small, weak swell in the 2ft to 3ft range, with low energy (mostly under 200). The winds are often onshore, making it choppy. There are a couple of mornings with offshore winds and clean conditions, like the 6th and 13th of August, but the swell is too small to get excited about. It’s a long period of waiting.

So, to sum it up: if you can get out on Sunday morning, the 2nd of August, that’s your best bet. Monday morning, the 3rd, is a solid second choice. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a bust for good surf.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

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