
Surf Forecasts:
Coffs Harbour-North Wall surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 2,312 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coffs Harbour-North Wall this week:
The surf forecast for Coffs Harbour-North Wall over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 23s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coffs Harbour-North Wall in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffs Harbour-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s chew the fat on what’s coming.
To be straight with you, it’s a slow start. The one day you need to mark is Tuesday, July 21st at Coffs Harbour-North Wall. Tuesday morning will see a clean 6ft groundswell from the east, but the wind? Dead calm. Glassy as a mirror. Combined energy is solid at (589), so there’s plenty of grunt. Tuesday afternoon holds the same glassy magic with 5ft. That’s the clear winner across the whole 16 days.
The days before that are a grind. From Thursday the 16th through Sunday the 19th, it’s cross-off winds and messy. The swell pumps up – Sunday afternoon hits 10ft from the east with a big energy reading of (1907), but it’s too much for the break and still cross-off. For experts only.
Monday the 20th sees the swell back to 8ft from the ESE, with the wind easing to a gentle breeze, still cross-off. The water temp is 68°, which is par for the course. It’s classed as excellent for experienced surfers.
After that Tuesday standout, it’s a steep drop. From Wednesday the 22nd onward we get small, onshore, or blown-out junk. A few mornings show glass with tiny 2ft waves – think the 23rd, 26th, and 28th – surfable for a log but not a headline. The North Wall can get crowded, so for that Tuesday, be there early.
That’s the long and short of it: Tuesday the 21st is your day. The rest is slim pickings.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
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883 | 694 | 483 | 470 | 400 | 353 | 986 | 1397 | 1384 | 1618 | 1699 | 1341 | 967 | 802 | 544 | 472 | 282 | 241 | 246 | 199 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 9:47PM1.95m | 10:24AM1.34m | 10:33PM1.84m | 11:13AM1.35m | 11:18PM1.69m | 12:03PM1.34m | 00:02AM1.52m | 12:55PM1.34m | 00:46AM1.34m | 1:51PM1.34m | 1:34AM1.18m | 2:51PM1.35m | 2:30AM1.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:29AM0.16m | 4:05PM0.32m | 5:12AM0.21m | 4:55PM0.40m | 5:53AM0.28m | 5:47PM0.50m | 6:33AM0.35m | 6:45PM0.60m | 7:13AM0.41m | 7:51PM0.68m | 7:54AM0.46m | 9:12PM0.71m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
mm | — | 6 | 4 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 18 | SSE 18 | S 18 | S 14 | ESE 8 | S 21 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
7 | 26 | 34 | 54 | 16 | 353 | 79 | 1397 | 1384 | 1618 | 935 | 1066 | 967 | 802 | 544 | 472 | 282 | 241 | 246 | 199 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | S 12 | S 19 | SE 21 | — | S 20 | SSW 19 | S 23 | S 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
7 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 18 | — | 74 | 115 | 11 | 124 | 58 | 54 | 48 | 41 | 39 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 12 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | S 26 | S 24 | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | E 12 |
— | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | 14 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
883 | 694 | 483 | 470 | 400 | 104 | 986 | 205 | 339 | 278 | 1699 | 1341 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 317 | 198 | 362 | 318 | 38 | 25 | 84 | 198 | 415 | 198 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 190 | 1 |
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Information about the Coffs Harbour-North Wall Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Coffs Harbour-North Wall provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coffs Harbour-North Wall can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coffs Harbour-North Wall surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Coffs Harbour-North Wall) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Coffs Harbour-North Wall may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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