Coffs Harbour-North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Coffs Harbour-North Wall aren’t gonna set the world on fire, but there are a couple of windows where it’ll be worth the paddle. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, so don’t rush to grab your board just yet.

Friday morning, August 7th, is about as flat as it gets – a tiny 2 ft south-southeast swell (95 energy) with glassy conditions. It’s surfable, but honestly, it’s pretty ordinary. That glass is a tease because the wind swings around in the arvo, and it’s a write-off.

Saturday morning, August 8th, things perk up a fraction. We’ve got a 3 ft easterly swell (8 seconds) with clean conditions and a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy is still weak (102). It’s not a standout, but for a quiet paddle, it’s the best of the early stuff.

Now, the real highlight comes mid-week. Thursday morning, August 13th, we see a building swell – 3 ft from the south, but it’s the Thursday afternoon that’s got my attention. A solid 8 ft southerly swell with a 10-second period and a clean cross-off breeze. The combined energy jumps to 1682 – that’s strong, proper wave energy. The wind is moderate, but it’s clean. This one is for the advanced crew only; that size is too much for beginners. It’s a real standout.

Following that, Friday, August 14th, keeps the energy up with a 5 ft to 6 ft south-southeast groundswell (12-13 second period). That longer period means better shaped waves and more energy between sets. The combined energy is still strong (894-918). The wind stays clean cross-off. This is another solid day for the experienced surfer.

The following Saturday morning, August 15th, is also worth a mention – a 4 ft south-southeast swell with a moderate offshore wind (SSW 25 mph) and a combined energy of 359. It’s clean and punchy, but the swell dips a bit from the peak days.

After that, the second week goes quiet. We’ve got smaller swells and a lot of onshore or cross-shore winds, with rain showers popping up. The morning of Wednesday, August 19th, offers a clean 4 ft easterly swell (9 seconds) with a gentle breeze, and the combined energy is 263 – it’s a “good” call, but not a standout. Then Thursday, August 20th, gives us a glassy 3 ft easterly swell, but it’s just surfable, not special.

Crowds at North Wall can be present often, so keep that in mind for the peak days. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

So, bottom line: if you’re keen, aim for the 13th through the 15th of August. That’s your best window. The rest is a bit of a gamble with the wind.

Rusty.

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