North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next 16 days for Northwall.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some swell, but the wind and conditions are going to be the main players. The pattern starts Thursday, 27 August, with a 5ft S swell, but the wind is a cross-off from the south, which is workable but not perfect. The energy is 331, so it’s not a powerhouse. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

Friday morning, 28 August, is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got 4ft of SSE swell, and the wind is a light cross-off from the south, making for clean conditions. The energy is up to 369. This is a solid window for a morning session. The swell period is 9 seconds, so it’s a decent mix of push and shape.

The real standout, though, is Saturday morning, 29 August. We’ve got a 4ft SSE swell, but the wind is a light cross-off from the SSW. The energy is 313, and the conditions are clean. It’s a classic early-morning call. The break is a beach/groyne/river setup, so keep an eye on the banks.

Now, Sunday morning, 30 August, brings a bigger pulse of 6ft, but the wind is a moderate cross-off from the south. The energy jumps to 704, which is moderate wave energy. The swell period is 10 seconds, so it’s got some shape. This is probably the pick of the first week for a bit more size, but it’s still manageable for a confident surfer.

Monday morning, 31 August, is a bit of a drop-off. The swell is back to 4ft, and the wind is a moderate cross-off. The energy is 376, but the conditions are clean. It’s a solid B-grade session.

The real magic happens on Tuesday morning, 1 September. We’ve got 3ft of SSE swell, but the wind is a clean offshore from the SW. The energy is 406, and the conditions are clean. The swell period is 10 seconds, so it’s a good groundswell that will hold its shape. This is one of the best mornings on offer. The break is exposed to the swell from the SE, which matches the direction nicely.

After that, the next week is pretty quiet. Wednesday, 2 September, sees a drop to 2ft, and the wind is a cross-off from the NNW. The energy is only 159, and the conditions are clean but small. The rest of the week is a mix of tiny swell and poor conditions. Thursday, 3 September, Friday, 4 September, and Saturday, 5 September, all have swell under 3ft, with light winds but very ordinary conditions. The energy is low, in the 80-140 range.

The second week is a real struggle. Sunday, 6 September, has a 5ft NNE swell, but the wind is a strong cross-off from the west at 30 km/h. The energy is 167, but it’s a messy setup. Monday, 7 September, and Tuesday, 8 September, have small swell and cross-off winds, but the energy is low. The best of the second week is Wednesday morning, 9 September. We’ve got 5ft of S swell, and the wind is glassy from the ESE. The energy is 274, and the conditions are glassy. This is a rare standout for the second week, but it’s a wait-and-see call.

Thursday, 10 September, has 4ft of SSE swell, but the wind is a light cross-on from the NNE. The energy is 385, but the conditions are a bit bumpy. Friday, 11 September, is a tiny 2ft with a cross wind.

Overall, the best of the window is Saturday morning, 29 August, and Tuesday morning, 1 September. The first one is clean and small, the second one is a clean offshore at 3ft. The second week has a possible glassy session on Wednesday, 9 September, but it’s a long way out. Crowds at Northwall can be a factor sometimes, so get in early for the clean ones.

Rusty.

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