North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next few days are a write-off. The swell’s tiny and the wind is all over the shop. We’re looking at a solid wait until Thursday the 16th before anything remotely rideable shows up.

The action starts to bubble on Thursday morning, July 16th, at Northwall. We’ve got a solid 12 ft swell rolling in from the SSE, but here’s the kicker – it’s packing some serious energy (1879). The wind is a fresh cross-offshore breeze, so the face will be clean. But this is a big one. At over 8 ft, this is strictly for the experienced crew. The swell period is a short 9 seconds, so it'll be a bit lumpy and won't have that long-period push. Beginners, give this one a wide berth. The water temp is about 69°, which is pretty average for this time of year.

That big energy hangs around through the weekend, but the wind turns nasty. From Thursday afternoon all the way through Sunday the 19th, we’re looking at a fresh cross-shore breeze that’s gonna chop everything up. The swell is huge, hitting 15 ft on Sunday morning with a very strong energy reading (4652), but the quality is just not there for a paddle. With that much wind and that size at a beach/groyne setup, this is looking way more interesting for the kite crew than us surfers.

Things start to settle down early the following week. Monday the 20th is still big and cross, but by Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd, the wind eases to a clean cross-offshore. The swell drops to a more manageable 7 ft to 8 ft, and the period stretches out to 10-11 seconds. The energy is still moderate (around 1033), and the wave comment says conditions are marginal. It’s still a bit on the big side for a beginner, but for the intermediate surfer, the mornings are the time to go.

Now, here’s where we get a real standout. Friday, July 24th, is shaping up to be the pick of the fortnight. The morning brings a clean 7 ft swell from the east with a 12-second period, and the wind is straight offshore from the SW at 12 mph. That’s a recipe for some proper, clean, lined-up waves. The energy is strong (1098) and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the morning to circle on your calendar.

Saturday the 25th keeps the form going with a similar 8 ft east swell and a 12-second period, but the wind shifts onshore in the afternoon. The morning session with that light breeze will be the go.

Sunday the 26th offers another solid morning with a 8 ft easterly swell, 11-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze. The energy is still strong (1288), making for a really fun, punchy wave.

Then on Monday the 27th, we get a little treat. The swell drops to a more user-friendly 6 ft from the ESE, but the wind goes glassy. That’s right, flat calm, no wind, just clean lines. The period is a solid 11 seconds, so you’ll get some nice, rolling waves. This is a great session for just about everyone.

After that, the swell slowly fades through the end of the month, with clean conditions but smaller, weaker waves. The last few days of July are more about a longboard or a funboard, with a 3 ft to 5 ft east swell and clean cross-offshore winds. Not a classic finish, but a nice way to wind down.

So to wrap it up: the first week is a bust. The second week has a big, powerful, and windy period that only the experts should touch. The true standout is the morning of Friday, July 24th, with Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th morning also being excellent. If you want cleaner, smaller waves, Monday the 27th morning is your best bet.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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