North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here with the lowdown on Northwall. Let’s just say we’ve got a lot of energy coming through, but the wind’s gonna be a jerk for a while.

Right now, on Wednesday the 15th, it’s a flat start. We’re looking at a 0.6ft swell from the east-southeast, but nothing doing. The water’s a normal 69° for this time of year. The real action starts later today with a jump to a messy 8ft from the south, but it’s short-period (7 seconds) and the wind is a strong 35 km/h. Forget paddling; this is more of a kite day.

From Thursday the 16th through Sunday the 19th, it’s a wall of swell. We’re talking 10ft to 15ft of south-southeast to southeast swell, with periods of 8 to 10 seconds. The energy is massive, hitting over 4000 (4199) on Sunday morning. But it’s all cross-shore wind, strong, and creating a lumpy, choppy mess. This is only for hardcore experts who don’t mind a beatdown.

The first real standout is Monday the 20th. The swell is still a solid 12ft in the morning, easing to 10ft in the afternoon, coming from the east-southeast with a 10-second period. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, and the tide is favorable. The energy is still very strong (2407). The catch is that the swell is predicted to be too big for this break, so it’s a heavy, powerful day. If you’re an experienced surfer looking for a big one, this is it, but the paddle out will be a fight.

The absolute best session on offer is Thursday the 23rd. The morning is clean with a light offshore breeze from the west-southwest. The swell is a punchy 8ft from the east with a long 12-second period, giving it that groundswell feel. The energy is a solid 1617. This is a classic setup for a point or reef, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but for the rest of us, this is the morning to be out there.

Friday the 24th holds some clean morning surf too, with a 7ft easterly swell and a nice cross-offshore breeze, but the energy is lower (969). It’s a good one, but not the standout.

Looking into the second week, it’s much smaller. The mornings of Sunday the 26th, Monday the 27th, and Tuesday the 28th all have light offshore winds and small, 4ft to 4ft easterly swell. The energy is weak (around 345 to 485), so it’s just small, clean waves for the longboard. The best of that bunch is Tuesday the 28th morning with a 4ft easterly swell, an 11-second period, and a light offshore wind. It’s a friendly, fun day.

So, here’s the takeaway: skip the first few days unless you’re a kiter. The big swell from the 16th to the 19th is on, but it’s ugly. Circle Thursday the 23rd morning on your calendar – that’s your best shot for a proper, clean, powerful session. After that, it’s small, clean mornings for the longboards.

Rusty.

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