North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Well, to be honest, it’s a bit of a slow start and a mixed bag for the Northwall stretch. The first few days are pretty ordinary—just a gentle 2ft to 1ft swell from the south-east, and while the water temp is a pretty standard 69° for this time of year, the conditions are just not worth paddling out for. The first real sniff of something decent doesn’t pop up until Monday, 22 July. The morning looks clean with a light south-west offshore breeze and a 4ft swell from the east, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a moderate 206, so it’s not a world-beater, but it’s a clean, surfable bank. That’s the pick of the early days.

But the real standout—and I mean the one that gets the heart pumping—is Thursday morning, 16 July. Now, this is a big one. The swell is pumping at 10ft from the south-south-east, with a period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 1078, which is strong. The wind is a clean south-west offshore at 22 mph. However, this is a serious word of caution: at 10ft, this is strictly for experts only. It’s going to be a heavy, powerful, and challenging day at Northwall. Beginners, stay well clear. The morning session is the window, as the afternoon drops to 8ft but still has a marginal call.

There’s a bit of a lull after that big swell, with some messy, windy days from the 17th through the 20th. The cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions make it a kite surfer’s dream more than a paddle surfer’s, with the swell sitting around 7ft to 10ft but with poor quality.

The next good window pops up on Wednesday, 22 July, with that 4ft clean morning swell, and then again on Tuesday, 28 July. That morning has a 3ft swell from the east with a gentle offshore breeze and a combined energy of 223. It’s clean, it’s fun, and it’s a solid option for a paddle.

The last real standout is the same day, Tuesday, 28 July, in the morning. The swell is 3ft from the east, but the wind is offshore from the south-west at 9 mph, and the combined energy is 223. It’s a clean, consistent day for the intermediate crew.

Overall, this is a spot that can dish up some serious power, but you’ve got to pick your windows. The big 10ft day on 16 July is the one for the experienced, and the 22nd and 28th mornings are the best bets for the rest of us.

Rusty.

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