North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the horizon.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a bit of a write-off for us. The swell is pumping hard, but it’s just too much for the Northwall (beach/groyne/river). We’re talking 12ft of SSE swell at 11 seconds, with a combined energy reading of 2608 – that’s some serious grunt. The wind is cross-off and the conditions are clean, but honestly, this is expert-only territory. For the beginner crew, it’s a definite no-go. That big energy holds through Tuesday and Wednesday.

Things start to settle down on Thursday the 9th of July. The swell drops to 8ft from the SSE, and while the wind is still cross-off, the score isn’t there. It’s a marginal call. That same vibe runs into Friday morning, but by Friday afternoon the swell is down to 7ft with a gentle cross-off breeze, and the energy drops to 870. It’s looking cleaner, but still not a standout.

Now, Saturday the 11th of July – that’s where my eyes light up. We’ve got a 5ft SSE swell, period of 10 seconds, and a light offshore wind from the WSW. The combined swell energy is a moderate 495, and the wave comment mentions “good surf conditions.” This is the first real window for a fun, manageable surf on the Northwall. It’s the pick of the first week.

Sunday the 12th is also promising. The swell is 4ft from the SE, with a 11-second period, and the morning has a gentle offshore. The afternoon goes absolutely glassy, with zero wind. That’s a treat. Clean, small, and friendly.

Then we hit a flat spell. From Monday the 13th right through to late in the period, the swell drops away. Monday and Tuesday are tiny and ordinary. Wednesday the 15th picks up a little with a 3ft S swell and a long 12-second period, but it’s not lighting any fires.

But hold on – Monday the 20th of July! That afternoon session looks like a real surprise package. A clean, glassy afternoon with a 8ft S swell at 8 seconds, and a combined energy of 862. That’s a solid, punchy beach break wave. It’s not too big for a confident intermediate, and with glass, it’ll be a joy.

Just be careful after that. The 21st and 22nd of July bring back those massive 10ft to 12ft swells, and it’s back to being too big for the Northwall again.

So, for the best on offer, I’d point you to Saturday the 11th for a solid all-rounder, and that glassy Monday the 20th afternoon for a sneaky good one. The weekend in between is small and clean, but not a standout.

Keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change.

Rusty.

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