The Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Straight up, the outlook for The Wall is a real bummer. We’ve got a 16-day window here, but after a brief bit of action on Wednesday the 22nd, it’s a long, flat, and choppy desert. Expect a solid gap of over a week with basically nothing worth paddling out for.

The only real moment of interest kicks off on Wednesday afternoon, the 22nd. We’ve got a 4ft south-southeast swell rolling in, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate, sitting at 123. The wind is blowing offshore from the west at 12 mph, which will keep the surface clean. The water is a very chilly 61°, which is a whopping 5° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a big anomaly, so a thick wetsuit is non-negotiable. It’s surfable, but the conditions are described as very ordinary. The Wall is consistent and exposed, so it catches what’s out there, but this isn't a standout.

After that Wednesday session, it all goes pear-shaped. From Thursday morning the 23rd onwards, the forecast is a long run of poor surf conditions. The swell drops right off, mostly below 3ft, and the wind goes onshore or cross-shore, creating a choppy, messy surface. The wave energy readings are weak, mostly under 100, and often in the 20s and 30s. There’s a period of very light swell from the 25th of July right through to the end of the month, and into the first week of August. The swell period is often short, between 4 and 9 seconds, which offers no power.

The best of a bad lot might be the morning of the 31st of July, with a tiny 2ft swell from the southeast and a 10-second period, with light easterly winds. The energy is a paltry 49, and the wind is onshore. It’s clean, but there’s barely a wave to ride.

For the first week of August, we’re looking at tiny, weak swells and cross-shore or cross-onshore winds. The energy is consistently in the low double digits. On the 5th and 6th of August, the wind turns cross-off, cleaning things up, but the swell is just 1.0ft to 1ft at best. There’s simply no energy to work with.

Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, Wednesday afternoon the 22nd is your only shot at a wave you can actually ride. For the rest of the 16 days, you’re better off cleaning your board. The setup looks more interesting for a kite than a paddle.

Rusty.

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