Ramsgate (The Wall) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – if you’re looking to paddle out at Ramsgate (The Wall) over the next couple of weeks, you’re gonna be staring at a whole lot of flat water. The guidance tells me this is a sheltered spot that needs a SW swell, and the forecast just isn’t delivering.

We kick off Monday morning, July 6th, with a tiny 0.3ft SW swell and a 4-second period. The combined energy is a measly 2 (weak), and with a cross-shore breeze, it’s just not worth getting the suit wet. Monday afternoon sees a bump to 3ft from the SW, period still a short 5 seconds, but at least the wind goes cross-offshore, making things look clean. The energy is still weak at 63, though, and it’s still classed as poor surf. Not a standout.

Tuesday, July 7th, gives us a little pulse. Morning is flat, but Tuesday afternoon brings 3ft from the SW at a weak 4 seconds and offshore winds. The wave energy is a weak 36. It’ll be clean, but the period is short and the size is small. It’s probably the best the whole run has to offer, but that’s not saying much.

Then it’s a long, dry spell. From Wednesday, July 8th, all the way through to Thursday, July 16th, the waves completely vanish. The swell height dashes are non-existent, and the combined energy reads zero. The wind howls from the east and northeast, sometimes hitting 18 to 25 mph, so the ocean is just messy or blown flat. It’s a full 8-day gap with zero surf – a proper blank run, which isn’t unusual for a sheltered spot like The Wall in this setup.

Finally, on Friday, July 17th, a tiny bit of life returns. The Friday morning session shows 3ft from the SSW with a 4-second period and clean offshore winds from the N. Energy is still weak at 26. It’s something to sit on, but the swell is small and weak. That afternoon, it picks up to 4ft from the SSW, but the wind swings cross-shore, making it choppy. Not a great trade-off.

Saturday, July 18th, we get clean offshore winds again in the morning with 2ft from the SSW (energy 17), and light winds in the afternoon. The rest of the run into July 21st shows tiny 0.3ft to 2ft swells with offshore winds, but the energy never breaks past 9. The periods are short, and the wave comment stays stuck on “poor surf conditions”.

So, here’s the reality: there’s no real standout session. The best you’ll get is Tuesday afternoon, July 7th, for a clean, small wave on the longboard. But honestly, if you’re after anything with punch or consistency, this 16-day stretch is a write-off for paddle surfing. With the wind and flat spells, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session.

Hang in there, but maybe don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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