North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's coming our way over the next couple of weeks.

Right now it's looking pretty bleak, so don't rush to wax up just yet. We have a big gap of poor conditions stretching from today all the way through the first part of the week. The only real action is a massive swell train that's going to hit hard but is just way too big for this spot.

The standout, if you're an expert looking for a beast, is Monday, 6th July. The swell comes screaming in at 12 ft from the SSE with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 1881. That's strong, powerful surf, but the word is clear: it's predicted to be too big for the break. The wind is a cross-off from the south at 19 mph, so it'll be clean on the face, but this is strictly for the heavy crew. The size carries through Tuesday with the same 12 ft swell and the period lengthening to 11 seconds, boosting the energy to 2723. Again, it's just too much for the setup here. This is the kind of day where you watch from the sand if you're not nuts.

By Wednesday, 8th July, it's still pumping at 10 ft from the SE, with a very long 12-second period on the afternoon and energy hitting 3522. It's still massive, still for experts only. The water temperature is sitting at 71°F, which is pretty average for this time of year.

After that, the swell drops off quickly. Thursday and Friday have some rideable but marginal surf around 8 ft to 7 ft, but the wind is cross-off or cross, making it less than ideal. The energy drops from 1300 down to 993, so it's fading fast.

The window of hope, and the best call for a normal surfer, comes on Saturday, 11th July. The morning shows a clean 6 ft SSE swell with a 10-second period and energy at 713. The wind turns offshore from the southwest at 9 mph, making for "gentle offshore and clean" conditions. This is your best bet for a decent session that won't put you in the hospital. The water temp anomaly is normal, so no surprises there.

Sunday morning, 12th July, has a tiny bit of glassy potential with a 4 ft ESE swell and glassy wind from the NW, but the energy is low at 409. It's a weak push.

From Monday, 13th July, right through to the end of the forecast on 20th July, it's a wasteland. The swell drops to under 3 ft, the period is short, and the energy is pitiful, often under 100. The wind is messy or onshore. It's flat, or at best ankle-biters for the longboard. Not worth paddling out for.

So to sum it up: Don't bother this week unless you're a pro looking to get hammered. Mark your calendar for Saturday, 11th July for the cleanest, most manageable surf. After that, it's a long dry spell.

Stay patient, team.

- Rusty

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