The Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let me level with ya: The Wall ain’t showin’ much love this forecast period. We’re lookin’ at a solid stretch of tiny, underpowered surf with mostly poor conditions. Don’t get your hopes up for any proper sessions, but there’s a couple of brief windows where it might just be worth a paddle if you’re desperate.

We start off on Monday, August 10th, with pretty much nothing. Swell’s a pathetic 0.3ft from the SE, period around 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a measly 6—weak as dishwater. Winds are cross-onshore, so it’s choppy and messy. That theme carries through Tuesday and Wednesday morning. There’s a moment Wednesday morning, August 12th, where it goes glassy, but the swell is still that tiny 0.3ft, so it’s a flat, pretty ocean with no rideable waves.

The first real flicker of hope comes Thursday afternoon, August 13th. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the S, but it’s got a short period of just 5 seconds, which means it’ll be weak and crumbly. The winds go glassy, which is a major positive for clean surface conditions, and the combined energy hits 113 (moderate). The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year. For a beginner, 5ft is a bit much, but it’s not exactly a classic. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

Friday (August 14th) through the following week is a dead zone. The swell stays tiny, mostly under 2ft, with a mix of clean but weak winds. The highlight, if you can call it that, is Monday afternoon, August 17th, when it goes glassy again with 2ft from the SSE. The combined energy is 50 (still weak), but it’s clean. It’s not a standout, just a rare moment of not being completely blown out.

Now, a little further out, things get interesting but tricky. By Tuesday, August 18th, we see a jump in combined energy to 125 with a 1ft swell from the SE, period 15 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, which is a positive sign for shape and energy, but at this size, it’s barely a ripple. The real tease is Wednesday morning, August 19th, with 3ft from the SE, period 12 seconds, and combined energy of 225 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’s clean. This is the best on offer for the whole 16 days—a decent little groundswell pulse with clean conditions. For an intermediate, that’s a fun, manageable wave. The long period means it’ll hold up well, but it’s still a small wave.

Thursday, August 20th, through to Tuesday, August 25th, is a sad story of tiny surf, poor conditions, and rising energy that doesn’t translate to anything rideable. The wind is often cross-offshore or clean, but the swell is just too small. The final day recorded, Tuesday afternoon, August 25th, has 1.0ft from the SE with a period of 11 seconds, combined energy 48, and clean offshore wind. It’s glassy, but it’s nearly flat.

So, the one true standout is Wednesday morning, August 19th, at The Wall. That 3ft, 12-second SE groundswell with light cross-shore wind is your best bet. It’s clean, the energy is moderate (225), and the long period means it’ll have some push. It’s not a big day, but it’s the only window where the stars align for a proper surf. For the rest of the month, it’s a waiting game. The Wall is consistent in its inconsistency, and this run looks like a dry spell. Keep an eye on the forecast, ‘cause it can change, but right now, don’t rush to wax up.

Rusty.

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