North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we've got a bit of a quiet start, so don't be in a rush to grab your board. The real action is a good week away, but there are some promising pulses on the horizon. The water temp is sitting right on the average for this time of year at 70°, so nothing unusual there.

The only spot in the mix is Northwall, a beach/groyne/river break that's very consistent. It's a beginner-friendly spot, but that doesn't mean it's always a walk in the park.

Friday 10th July isn't anything special. We're looking at a 7ft SE swell, but the cross-off wind from the SSW keeps it clean enough. The energy is moderate (1043), but the forecast says it's marginal. Not a day to get too excited about.

Saturday 11th July morning is where it starts to get interesting. A clean 5ft SSE swell with a perfect offshore from the WSW and light wind. The energy is still moderate (653), but the conditions are *very good*. This is a solid window for a paddle. The afternoon turns onshore, so make the most of the morning.

Sunday and Monday drop right off. The swell fades to less than 3ft, and the energy falls away to weak (97 by Monday morning). Not worth the drive.

Tuesday 14th July through Wednesday 15th July are flat. The swell is tiny, energy is in the low double digits, and the wind is howling. A write-off.

Now, here's the big one. Thursday 16th July morning, a solid 12ft S swell rolls in, but the wind is a strong cross-off at 45 km/h. The energy is massive (1815), but the forecast warns the swell is too big for this break. Same story for the afternoon and right through to Sunday 19th July. The swell sits between 10ft and 16ft, with huge energy readings hitting 6841. The winds are cross-off or offshore, but these are expert-only conditions. The break is going to be a washing machine. If you're a pro, keep an eye on Saturday 18th July morning – a 13ft SSE swell with a moderate cross-off and clean conditions. Still, only for the experienced.

Monday 20th July morning things settle back to a much more manageable 6ft SSE swell. The wind is offshore and light, the energy is moderate (509), and the forecast says *very good surf conditions*. This is a standout for the average surfer. A solid day.

Tuesday 21st July morning is also a good call: 4ft SSE swell, light offshore, clean. Nice.

The end of the window on Friday 24th July morning has a 4ft SE swell with a gentle offshore, and the energy is moderate (409). Good, clean fun.

But the real standout of the whole 16 days – if you're an experienced surfer – is Saturday 25th July morning. An 8ft SSE swell, glassy conditions with the wind from the NW at just 5 km/h, and the energy is very strong (1880). The forecast says *excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers*. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The crowd profile at Northwall says crowds are "sometimes", so you might have some company, but with conditions like that, it'll be worth it.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly flat or small, with a decent window on Saturday 11th July morning. The second week brings a massive, expert-only swell from the 16th to the 19th, then a great run of cleaner, smaller waves from the 20th. The absolute best on offer is the glassy, 8ft session on Saturday 25th July morning.

Rusty.

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