Iluka-North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. The next couple of weeks look like a real mixed bag for us at Iluka-North Wall (breakwater). We’ve got a fair bit of waiting ahead, but there’s a glimmer of something special if you’re patient.

The water temperature here is sitting at 68°, which is about 1° cooler than what we’d expect for this time of year. Pretty standard stuff, no need for a thick steamer yet.

The first few days are a write-off. Thursday afternoon, we’ve got a weak 3ft easterly swell with a short 8-second period and a light cross-onshore breeze. The energy is next to nothing, and the conditions are just poor. Friday is even worse – a bit more size but the wind is howling from the south, messing up the surface completely. We’re looking at a solid gap of no-go days here.

The first real chance to paddle out comes on Saturday, July 25th in the morning. That’s our first standout. The wind will be light offshore from the west, grooming a 4ft SSE swell. Now, this swell has a proper long period of 14 seconds, which is a groundswell, so it’s got some real grunt. The energy is strong, and the conditions are described as clean. For a breakwater, that long period should wrap in nicely. Just keep in mind, it’s a beginner-friendly spot, but the wait between sets will be longer. This is the best you’ll see for a while.

After that, Sunday morning, July 26th, offers a smaller, cleaner option with a 3ft SSE swell and glassy cross-offshore wind, but it’s not the same quality. The week that follows is mostly small and messy, with onshore winds and very ordinary conditions.

Looking further ahead, we get a massive pulse of swell starting around the end of July and into August. The 31st of July and 1st of August bring some serious size, 8ft to 10ft, but it’s all wind-affected, short-period stuff from the south with cross-shore winds. The energy is getting up there, but it’s choppy and lumpy. This is big, messy, and for experts only, and even then, the wind is just not cooperating.

The real long-range promise is Thursday, August 7th in the morning. The forecast shows a 10ft SE groundswell with a very long 13-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. The energy is massive, and the call is for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is a heavy, powerful swell for a breakwater, so it’s definitely not for the faint of heart. This is a big, clean, powerful day for the crew who know what they’re doing. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty out.

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