North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Northwall’s got in store for the next couple of weeks.

First thing, the water’s sitting at a nice 20°, which is pretty average for this time of year – no need to overthink the wetsuit.

The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but nothing to write home about. Saturday the 29th has some chest-high SSE swell, about 3 ft, with a 10-second period. Wind is cross-off, so the surf is clean, but the wave energy is weak (308). It’s surfable, but that’s about it.

Sunday the 30th picks up a bit more push, with the swell hitting 6 ft from the SSE, but the wind stays cross-off. The energy climbs into the moderate range (691), but the quality is still just marginal. Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September see the swell drop back a bit, but Tuesday morning is the real gem of the first week. If you can move your schedule around, Tuesday the 1st of September is the standout. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the SSE, but the period stretches to 11 seconds, giving it a nice groundswell feel. The wind is glassy – dead flat, clean as a whistle. That’s your moment to paddle out. The energy is moderate (288) and the waves will be clean and lined up for a beginner-friendly beach wall.

After that, we hit a dry patch. From Wednesday the 2nd of September all the way through to Monday the 8th of September, the surf drops off hard. Most days are under 2 ft with weak energy (often under 100), and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore. It’s a proper lull – about a week of flat, choppy, or just plain boring conditions. Not worth the effort.

Things start to look up again on Tuesday the 9th of September. The morning shows a clean 4 ft south swell, 9-second period, with light offshore winds (SSW at 12 mph). The energy is moderate (220) and the waves are clean. That’s a solid morning session, but it’s not the big one.

The real standout, and the best bet for the entire 16-day window, is Thursday the 10th of September. The swell is a solid 5 ft from the SSE, with a period of 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy jumps to strong (802), so there’s plenty of push. The caveat here is that it’s a long period groundswell, and at a beach/groyne setup like Northwall, it might break a bit too straight, but it’s still your best chance for a proper wave. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not pristine, but it’s doable. This one is for the experienced crew – anything over 5 ft with a long period means it’s not a beginner’s wave.

Friday the 11th of September morning is another glassy session with a 4 ft south swell, 11-second period, and moderate energy (369). That’s a clean, fun morning if you missed the 10th.

After that, the swell fades again. The last few days (12th to 13th of September) are small, weak, and onshore. Not worth the trip.

So, to sum it up: Tuesday the 1st of September for the clean, glassy beginner-friendly conditions, and Thursday the 10th of September for the bigger, more powerful groundswell. The rest is a waiting game. Crowds are possible at Northwall, especially on the good days, so get there early.

Rusty.

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