Iluka-North Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.41° S 153.37° E

Iluka-North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Iluka-North Wall sea temperature is
19.9° C
0.4° 

Iluka-North Wall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Iluka-North Wall surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 483 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Iluka-North Wall this week:

The surf forecast for Iluka-North Wall over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Iluka-North Wall in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 19th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Iluka-North Wall over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Iluka-North Wall.

Right off the bat, it’s a tough stretch. This breakwater spot is exposed to the east, and for the first week and a half the wave energy is just too weak to get excited about. We’ve got some small swell, but the wind and chop are messing it up a lot of the time. The water’s sitting at 68°F with a temp anomaly of -0.7°F, which is pretty much dead average for this time of year.

The first real glimmer comes on Thursday morning, August 20th. That morning we’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the ESE, running at 8 seconds. The big plus here is glassy conditions – wind from the WSW at just 3 mph – so the surface will be smooth. The combined energy is moderate (204), and while the wave size is beginner-friendly, the short period means it won’t have heaps of push. But it’s the cleanest wave of the early run, and for a quiet weekday morning that’s worth having a look.

After that, the surf drops right off. From Friday the 21st right through to the end of August, we’re looking at ankle to knee-high dribble. Day after day of ENE windswell between 2ft and 3ft, with periods of 6 to 9 seconds, and combined energy often below 100. Most afternoons get chopped out by onshore breezes gusting 12 to 16 mph. There are a few clean-ish mornings with light offshore or glassy conditions, but the waves are just too small to bother with. There's a real quiet spell here – over a week with no proper surf.

Now, looking into the first couple of days of September, things finally wake up. On Tuesday morning, September 1st, a new SSE swell pushes in at 5ft with an 11-second period, coming from the SSE. The combined energy jumps to 507 (moderate range). Wind is from the S at 9 mph – cross-shore, so there’ll be some texture but it’s not all messy. This is the standout of the whole outlook: a solid groundswell, good size for intermediates, and long period that’ll wrap nicely along the wall. No crowds expected here either, which is rare.

The afternoon of the 1st gets bigger but messier – 7ft from the SSE, energy up at 963, but the wind swings onshore and it turns choppy. Wednesday the 2nd stays around 7ft, but again the wind’s not cooperating. The morning might offer a few if you’re happy with lumpy conditions, but the best window by far is that Tuesday morning.

Bottom line: if you’re in the area, pencil in Thursday morning the 20th for a clean, small session, then mark Tuesday morning September 1st as the real one to aim for. Bigger swell, better period, and a chance at a proper wave. The rest of the window is a lot of waiting.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
19
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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1.3
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11
1.5
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1.1
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1.3
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7
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17
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5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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368
446
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60
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38
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64
55
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95
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
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ESE
5
S
5
SSE
10
ESE
5
SW
5
WSW
10
NE
10
WNW
10
NNW
20
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15
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NNW
10
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NNW
25
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15
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High Tide
12:12PM1.35m
00:15AM1.19m
1:04PM1.32m
1:01AM1.07m
2:04PM1.30m
2:00AM0.99m
3:12PM1.30m
3:17AM0.94m
4:21PM1.33m
4:34AM0.95m
5:20PM1.38m
5:34AM0.99m
6:08PM1.43m
Low Tide
6:24PM0.59m
6:23AM0.50m
7:27PM0.66m
7:05AM0.55m
8:43PM0.71m
7:57AM0.59m
10:08PM0.71m
9:01AM0.60m
11:20PM0.68m
10:10AM0.59m
00:13AM0.63m
11:11AM0.54m
00:53AM0.57m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Iluka-North Wall Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Iluka-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 Iluka-North Wall can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Iluka-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 (Iluka-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 Iluka-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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