North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

The first proper surf kicks off on Tuesday the 21st of July, but honestly, it’s a bit of a messy start. Tuesday morning at Northwall (beach/groyne/river) is seeing a 7ft easterly swell with a 10-second period, but that cross-shore wind from the SSE at 12 mph is putting a chop on it. The combined energy is moderate (956), but the conditions are just marginal. Tuesday afternoon cleans up a little, down to 6ft, but still cross-shore. Not the best way to start.

Wednesday the 22nd is where it gets interesting. An early session on Wednesday morning is looking sweet: 5ft of east swell, 10-second period, and a light WSW offshore breeze at just 3 mph. That’s clean, glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (458), and the offshore wind is a big tick. This is a standout for the week. Even though it’s a beginner-friendly break, the quality for the size is there.

Thursday the 23rd is another good one. A clean 4ft east swell with a light SW offshore. The energy is a bit lower (238), but it’s clean and fun for a longboard or a mini-mal.

Friday the 24th is a step down. The morning is tiny at 3ft, and the wind is up. The afternoon picks up to 6ft but it’s short-period, junky swell from the SSE. Not great.

Now, the real standout in the whole period is Saturday the 25th. Saturday morning is firing. A 5ft south swell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1137 – that’s moderate to strong energy. The wind is a clean offshore from the WSW at 6 mph. The water is about average for this time of year. This is the best on offer, and it’s a solid, clean groundswell. For experienced surfers, this is the one. The afternoon is a bit bigger at 6ft, but the wind goes cross-on, so the morning is the call.

The rest of the week is a bit of a mixed bag. Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th offer clean, smaller waves in the 3ft to 4ft range, with moderate energy. Good for a cruise, but not the standout.

There’s a bit of a dry spell from the 28th to the 30th, with small, ordinary waves. Then things pick up again on the 31st of July. Friday the 31st morning has a tiny 2ft swell, but it’s a very long-period 20-second groundswell, with a clean offshore wind. The energy is moderate (427). That’s a weird one – very long period, small size – it’ll be a slow, clean wave at the point, but don’t expect power.

The next big highlight is Saturday the 1st of August. Saturday morning is clean and sweet: 3ft of south swell, 16-second period, light offshore wind. The energy is moderate (585). This is a promising, clean groundswell, and the lack of wind makes it a top pick for the second week.

Sunday the 2nd of August gets messy with a cross-shore wind, and Monday the 3rd is very windy. The final standout is Tuesday the 4th of August. Tuesday morning has a clean 3ft south swell, 15-second period, with a moderate offshore wind. The energy is moderate (603). It’s a clean, lined-up day for the experienced crew.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute best of the run is Saturday the 25th of July, morning session. For the second week, keep an eye on Saturday the 1st of August and Tuesday the 4th of August. There’s a bit of a gap from the 28th to the 30th, but the good stuff comes back.

Rusty.

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