North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the next couple of weeks for Northwall.

We've got a bit of a mixed bag ahead. The first few days offer some small but clean surf, but then it fades out for a long stretch, leaving us with mostly flat and uninviting conditions. There's a brief blip of energy mid-period, but it's nothing to get too excited about. The real highlight, if you can wait, is the glassy morning next Tuesday – that's the standout of the whole run.

Thursday, 27 August: Morning kicks off with a bit of swell at 5ft from the south, period a short 7 seconds. The wind's cross-off from the SSW, keeping things clean, but the energy is only moderate (370) and the period is short. It's surfable for sure, but nothing special. By afternoon, it turns cross-shore and messy, so get on it early if you're keen.

Friday, 28 August: Friday morning is better. Swell drops slightly to 5ft from the SSE, period stretches to 9 seconds, and the light SSW cross-off wind (6 mph) has things looking tidy. The energy is moderate (411). This is a decent window for a paddle. Afternoon sees the period jump to 12 seconds and the energy bump to 675, but the cross-on ESE wind (9 mph) chops it up. Not ideal.

Saturday, 29 August: Morning brings 4ft from the SSE, period 10 seconds, with a light S cross-off (9 mph). It's clean (383 energy) – another good morning session. The afternoon gets messy again with a stronger SSE cross-shore (16 mph) and the quality drops off.

Sunday, 30 August: Morning has 5ft from the SSE, period 8 seconds, with a S cross-off (12 mph). It's clean, but the shorter period means it's a bit less defined. Energy is moderate (530). The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off, but the swell drops slightly to 5ft (434). Not bad, but not great.

Monday, 31 August: Similar story. Morning has 5ft from the S, period 9 seconds, cross-off wind from the SSW (12 mph). It's okay, moderate energy (426), but the tide might be questionable. Afternoon is poor with a cross-shore.

Tuesday, 01 September – The Standout: This is the one to circle. Early morning, the wind goes glassy – dead calm from the SW (3 mph). Swell is smaller at 3ft from the SSE, but the period is a solid 11 seconds. The energy is moderate (413), but the complete lack of wind will make Northwall (Big Island) absolutely perfect. Clean, lined-up, and with that longer period, it'll have some push. This is the best surf of the entire forecast, even if it's not the biggest.

Wednesday, 02 September: Another decent morning. Swell drops to 2ft from the S, period 11 seconds, light NW cross-off (6 mph). Clean, but small. Energy is moderate (208). Worth a look if you're desperate, but Tuesday was the day.

Thursday, 03 September to Monday, 07 September: This is where it goes flat. Swell drops to 2ft or less from the east, period short. Energy drops into the weak range (53–102). There are a few clean mornings in there, but honestly, you're looking at knee-high dribble. Not worth the effort.

Tuesday, 08 September: There's a pulse of energy – 4ft from the S with a 10-second period (366) in the morning, but the cross-shore wind chops it up. By the afternoon it's dropping again. Not a good option.

Wednesday, 09 September to Friday, 11 September: More small, weak swell. The mornings on Thursday and Friday are glassy with 2–2ft from the S, period 11 seconds, but the energy is weak (98–123). It's surfable if you have a longboard and no expectations, but it's very ordinary.

Overall, the first few mornings are your best bet, especially that glassy Tuesday. After that, the well runs dry. The water temp is 69°, which is about average for this time of year, so a spring suit is fine.

Signing off, Rusty.

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