North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at the next 16 days for Northwall. Let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first couple of days are pretty ordinary, with messy wind and wonky wave directions. The real action starts to build from the 28th of August onward, with a few clear windows of decent surf. The standout period is definitely the weekend of the 30th of August into the 1st of September.

Wednesday 26th is a write-off. We’ve got light rain and a cross-off wind, and the swell is a weak 4ft from the NE with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is only 177, so it’s weak. Not worth paddling out.

Thursday 27th is a bit bigger, 5ft from the S, but the period is still short at 7 seconds, and the wind is a moderate cross-off in the morning, turning cross-shore in the afternoon. The energy jumps to 348, but it’s still messy. Not a good call.

Friday 28th morning is where things start to look up. The swell drops slightly to 4ft, but it’s from the SSE with a longer period of 9 seconds. The wind is a light cross-off, and the energy is a solid 347. The report says “expect good surf conditions,” so this is a solid, clean session for intermediates. The afternoon gets a cross-on wind, so get in early.

Saturday 29th morning is another good one. The swell is 4ft from the SSE, period up to 10 seconds, with a light cross-off wind. Combined energy is 344, and it’s clean. Another solid morning for a surf. The afternoon gets a moderate cross-shore, so it’s a morning-only show.

Sunday 30th morning is the best of the first week. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SSE with a 10-second period, and the wind is a moderate cross-off. The combined energy is a strong 751, which is proper. It’s clean and has some push, but it’s getting solid for beginners. The afternoon is a bit messier with the cross-shore wind.

Monday 31st morning holds up nicely, with 5ft from the SSE at 8 seconds, light cross-off wind, and combined energy of 415. It’s clean and fun. Afternoon turns cross-shore again.

Now, the real gem of the forecast is Tuesday 1st September morning. The swell is only 3ft, but it’s from the SSE with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is glassy – zero wind. The combined energy is 366. This is a clean, long-period groundswell, perfect for a longboard or a funboard. The water temp is a normal 69°F for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Wednesday 2nd September morning is also glassy, with 3ft from the SSE at 11 seconds. Light energy at 222, but it’s clean and glassy. Nice for a cruisy session.

After that, from the 3rd of September onward, the waves drop off a cliff. The swell gets tiny (2ft and below), the wind goes onshore or cross-shore, and the energy drops to below 150. The 5th of September morning has a clean offshore wind from the WSW, but the swell is only 2ft and from the east. It’s worth a look if you’re desperate, but it’s very ordinary.

The last week of the forecast, from the 6th to the 10th of September, is a total dud. Tiny, weak, dirty waves. The 9th of September has a 2ft swell from the south with an 11-second period, but the wind is cross-on. It’s not worth the drive.

The Bottom Line: The best on offer is the Sunday 30th August morning for a bit of size (6ft, SSE, 10 seconds, 751 energy, clean) and the Tuesday 1st September morning for the glassy, long-period perfection (3ft, SSE, 11 seconds, glassy). If you’re after a consistent, clean paddle, the Friday 28th, Saturday 29th, and Monday 31st mornings are also solid. The second week is a dead loss.

Keep it salty.
Rusty

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