Surf Forecasts:
Iluka-North Wall surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 3,900 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with E 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 (Jul 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Iluka-North Wall in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 18s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Iluka-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Iluka-North Wall (breakwater).
Right off the bat, it’s a rough start. The first few days are a write-off. Friday the 17th of July and Saturday the 18th are a mess with fresh cross and cross-onshore winds from the SSE and S at 18 to 22 mph, pushing in a lumpy, 8ft to 10ft SE swell. The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is about average for the time of year. The combined energy is moderate to strong (875 to 1257), but it doesn’t matter because the conditions are just poor. The swell drops a bit by Sunday the 19th, but it’s still a messy 13ft with rain and strong cross-onshore winds. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.
Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st see the swell drop to 8ft and then 7ft, but the wind stays cross-onshore from the SE, keeping it choppy and marginal. The energy is still moderate (1177 then 871), but it’s nothing to get excited about.
Now, here’s the first real glimmer. Wednesday the 22nd morning. The wind swings to a light offshore from the W at 6 mph, and the swell drops to 4ft from the E with a 9-second period. The energy is low (311), but it’s clean. That’s a session for the longboard or a fun mid-length if you’re keen, but it’s not a standout.
The best on offer is actually a bit further out. Skip the rest of the week – it’s small and mostly cross-shore junk. The real standout comes on Saturday the 1st of August. That morning, the wind is offshore from the W at 9 mph, and the swell is a solid 6ft from the SSE with a 9-second period. The energy is moderate (465), and it’s clean. It’s the best combination of size and good wind in the whole window. The afternoon holds similar with a 5ft SSE swell and still offshore, making it a full day of quality. The break itself is very consistent, so you won’t be waiting long. It’s a beginner-friendly break, and with the offshore wind, it’ll be glassy. Just keep in mind, crowds are possible here.
The run-up to that is pretty average. There’s a small window on Thursday the 30th morning with a 4ft SSE swell and light offshore wind, but it’s nothing special. The 1st of August is the one to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 838 | 715 | 662 | 1221 | 1524 | 3354 | 2520 | 2111 | 1582 | 978 | 998 | 930 | 786 | 610 | 382 | 276 | 276 | 235 | 165 | 157 | 132 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:26AM1.25m | 10:46PM1.71m | 11:16AM1.26m | 11:30PM1.59m | 12:07PM1.27m | 00:14AM1.45m | 1:01PM1.28m | 1:01AM1.31m | 1:59PM1.30m | 1:51AM1.18m | 3:00PM1.32m | 2:49AM1.08m | 4:02PM1.36m | 3:54AM1.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:09PM0.39m | 5:27AM0.38m | 5:01PM0.46m | 6:07AM0.42m | 5:56PM0.55m | 6:47AM0.46m | 6:56PM0.63m | 7:27AM0.50m | 8:05PM0.70m | 8:09AM0.54m | 9:22PM0.73m | 8:56AM0.56m | 10:41PM0.73m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SSW 18 | S 15 | S 21 | ESE 10 | S 21 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSE 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 10 | 61 | 17 | 36 | 1524 | 76 | 113 | 104 | 53 | 978 | 998 | 930 | 786 | 610 | 382 | 276 | 276 | 235 | 165 | 157 | 132 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 12 | — | — | S 21 | — | S 24 | S 23 | S 17 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 27 | 3 | — | — | 81 | — | 11 | 11 | 6 | 60 | 56 | 57 | 77 | 39 | 14 | 31 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 22 | S 20 | S 16 | SSE 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | E 12 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 8 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 |
| kJ | 838 | 715 | 662 | 1221 | 718 | 3354 | 2520 | 2111 | 1582 | 139 | 60 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 94 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 461 | 462 | 2 | 140 | 598 | 514 | 514 | 418 | 2 | 108 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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