North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start but don’t walk away just yet. The first few days are a write-off for decent waves, but things start to shape up from Wednesday, the 22nd of July. The real standout period is building towards the end of the month and into the very start of August, with some serious size and power on the cards.

Alright, let’s talk about the main spot, Northwall. It’s a beach and groyne setup, super consistent, and it faces southeast for the best swell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothin’ unusual there.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st? Forget it. The swell is way too big and messy for this spot. We’re talkin’ a solid 10 ft to 12 ft of lumpy, short-period junk with a strong cross-shore wind. The wave energy is massive (2889 and 2114), but it’s just a washing machine. Not for paddlin’.

Things calm down a bit by Wednesday morning, July 22nd. We get a drop in size to a much friendlier 5 ft from the east, with a 9-second period. The magic is the light offshore wind from the west. It’s clean, it’s workable, and the energy is moderate (480). It’s a solid, if small, option for the morning session. The afternoon gets a bit choppy and messy again, so hit it early.

The next few days are a mixed bag of small, onshore junk. Thursday morning the 23rd gives you a tiny 4 ft with clean offshore wind, but it’s pretty ordinary. The energy is weak (195). Not a standout.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Saturday, July 25th. Morning session. The wind goes glassy with a slight offshore breeze from the WSW. The swell is a clean 4 ft, but it’s from the south with a very long 11-second period. The energy is moderate (556), and the waves will have some real shape and power. This is a proper groundswell. For a beach break, long period can make it a bit straight, but with that nearly glassy wind, it’s gonna be one of the best windows of the whole forecast. The early bird gets the worm here.

Sunday the 26th is also okay, with a 3 ft south swell and a gentle offshore wind, but the period is a bit longer (12 seconds) and the energy is still moderate (474). It’s clean, but not quite the peak of Saturday.

The following week is a bit of a slow fade. Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 29th are small, clean, and weak. Energy drops below 300. It’s surfable but nothin’ to write home about.

Then the real fireworks start. Thursday, July 30th afternoon sees a pulse of 6 ft from the south, but it’s onshore and choppy. The next morning, though… Friday, July 31st. This is the big one. We’re looking at a solid 8 ft from the SSE with a very long 13-second period. The wind is offshore from the WSW, light and clean. The wave energy is massive (2419). This is a serious, powerful groundswell. If you’re not an experienced surfer, this is too big for you. But for the crew who know what they’re doing, this is gonna be an unforgettable session. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the standout of the entire 16-day window.

Saturday, August 1st, is still pumping. Another 8 ft from the SSE, but the wind gets a bit more cross-offshore. Still a very solid day for the experts, with energy at 1607.

After that, the wind turns ugly for Sunday and Monday (August 2nd and 3rd) with a strong cross-shore, messing up a still-juicy 6 ft to 7 ft swell. That’s a kite surfer’s dream, not a paddle surfer’s.

The very last day, Tuesday, August 4th, is a little gem. The swell drops to 5 ft from the SSE, but the wind goes completely glassy. Zero wind. That’s a rare treat. The energy is moderate (506), and the conditions are clean as a whistle. It’s a perfect way to end the forecast period.

So, in short: get your skates on for Saturday morning, July 25th for a clean, fun session. The absolute standout is Friday morning, July 31st, for the big, powerful, clean groundswell – but that’s strictly for the experts. And if you’re patient, Tuesday, August 4th, offers a glassy, mellow finale.

Rusty.

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