North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The overall pattern is a bit of a slow burner. The first few days are pretty average – just small, weak waves with messy winds. Nothing worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate for a splash. But then, things start building, and by the second week, there’s some proper grunt on the cards.

We’re looking at Northwall for the whole run. It’s a beach/groyne/river setup, exposed, and it can handle a fair bit of swell. The first real highlight doesn’t arrive until Friday the 14th. That morning, we’ve got a clean 6ft swell coming from the SSE with a solid 11-second period. That’s groundswell territory, bringing energy and shape. The wind is gentle and offshore from the SW, which means clean, lined-up walls. The combined swell energy is strong at 901. This is the standout of the first week – proper surfable, good conditions. It’s going to be solid, but at 6ft, it’s fine for most intermediate surfers.

From there, the swell holds in but the wind turns a bit naughty for the weekend. We get some rain showers and cross-off winds, making things messy. There’s a small window on Monday morning the 17th – 7ft of SE swell with glassy conditions. That’s a solid size, and glassy wind is a dream. The period is only 7 seconds though, so it’s a bit short-period, windswell-type stuff. It’ll be punchy and a bit walled-off, but clean. The energy is moderate-strong at 592. Probably more for the experienced crew given the size.

Now, the real jewel in the crown looks to be Saturday the 22nd. Saturday morning brings a clean 7ft swell from the east, with a 10-second period – that’s a nice, long groundswell. The wind is a light cross-off from the NW, so the faces will be clean. The combined swell energy is very strong at 1090. This is the best on offer: big, clean, powerful waves for experienced surfers. It’s too big for beginners. The longer period means it might break a bit straight at a beach break, but with clean conditions and that energy, Northwall should have some proper walls.

Then Sunday the 23rd fades a bit, with dropping swell and clean but smaller conditions.

Honestly, the first week is a write-off. There’s a big gap of poor to marginal surf from now until Friday the 14th. Once it fires up, the best windows are Friday the 14th morning for cleaner, moderate swell, and then Saturday the 22nd morning for the big, powerful, clean session. The 22nd is the one to circle on the calendar – it’s got the most promise, but it’s still a ways out, so keep an eye on it.

Crowds at Northwall are listed as “sometimes” busy, so on those good days, expect company.

Stay keen, stay salty.
- Rusty

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