Ramsgate (The Wall) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks here at Ramsgate (The Wall). Truth be told, it’s a pretty grim outlook for us. This is a sheltered breakwater setup, and it’s facing the wrong way for most of the run. We’re looking at a solid 16-day stretch starting July 15th where there’s basically nothing doing. The whole first week, from the 15th through to the 21st, is a total write-off – zero surf energy, just poor conditions with cross-off breezes and no swell to speak of. You’d be better off waxing your board and staring at it.

There’s a slight flicker of hope on the 24th, where we get a tiny 0.7ft bump from the SSW with a short 3-second period, but the wind is a messy cross-onshore and it’s only managing a combined energy of (1). Honestly, that’s barely a ripple. The 25th morning offers a moment of glassy calm, but again, no swell. We then go through another dry spell right up to the 29th, where a weak 0.3ft, 8-second westerly swell shows up with a clean offshore wind, but the energy is still just (1). Not worth paddling out for.

The only real standout – and I’m using that term loosely – is the last day, July 30th. We finally see a 3ft swell from the east, with a combined energy of (37). That’s still weak, but it’s the most we’ve got. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy but rideable for an intermediate. The period is a short 4 seconds, so it’ll be a bit fat and crumbly. For a spot that’s usually inconsistent, this is about as good as it gets in this window. It’s not a classic, but it’s surfable. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.

So, to sum it up: we’ve got a massive gap of no surf from the 15th up to the 29th, and then a couple of tiny, rideable moments. The 30th is your best bet, but don’t expect perfection. Keep your eyes on the forecasts, because it tends not to stay this flat forever.

Rusty.

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