Iluka-North Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.41° S 153.37° E

Iluka-North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Iluka-North Wall sea temperature is
20.0° C
0.3° 

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 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SE swell with 450 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with SE 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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 15s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 17th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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 on the cards for Iluka-North Wall.

Alright, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The water temperature is sitting at 68°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first decent opportunity is actually this Friday morning, the 14th of August. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell pushing in from the south with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a meaty 1000 (moderate-to-strong), and it’s got a cross-off wind from the SSW at 9 mph. That’s going to clean things up nicely. It’s not a huge wave, but it’s good for a beginner-friendly spot like this, and the cleanliness will make it a pleasant paddle. Conditions hold up pretty well for the morning, but by afternoon the wind swings and turns it messy for the rest of the weekend. The swell drops a touch and gets chopped out by crosswinds and rain showers.

After that, we go into a bit of a quiet, poor-quality stretch. From Saturday the 15th through the middle of the following week, the wind is onshore or cross-shore and the swell is small and weak, often under 5ft with short periods and low energy (in the 200-500 range). Not worth the rubber. There’s a brief glimmer on the morning of Thursday the 20th – a clean 4ft south swell with light cross-off winds – but it’s only a 2 out of 10 sort of morning, so don’t get too excited.

The standout, if you want to pencil it in, is Friday the 21st of August in the morning. We’ve got only 4ft of swell, but the wind is glassy – a dead calm NW breeze at 3 mph. That’s a big deal for this exposed break. The wave won’t have much punch, but it’ll be clean and lined up, proper small-wave fun on the longboard. After that, the wind swings and ruins the afternoon.

Then we’ve got a real gap. From the 22nd through the 25th, it’s either tiny or onshore. Saturday the 22nd is clean but tiny – 3ft and 2ft – not enough to get stoked about. Things pick up in size but not in quality. Sunday the 23rd jumps up to a chunky 8ft to 10ft S swell by afternoon with strong crosswinds at 16-19 mph. That’s big, messy, and only for the experienced – and even then, the chop will be nasty. The energy is massive (982-2108), but it’s a wind-blown mess.

Monday the 24th is a chance for the more committed – 6ft S swell with light cross-on wind, but it’s marginal at best. That’s a solid wave height but the wind is just enough to put a ripple on it.

After that, the last week of August and into the first days of September turns into a real battle with the wind. The swell is often small or very large, but the wind is relentless – mostly strong southerlies at 16-19 mph, making for lumpy, choppy conditions. Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are basically write-offs. Friday the 28th of August shows a massive 8ft to 12ft S swell with a long 11-second period, but the wind is 19 mph from the south, so it’ll be a wild, unruly paddle out, and the waves will close out fast. That’s expert territory, and even then, it’s not going to be pretty. Saturday the 29th of August morning might be the pick of that big-swell window – a cross-off breeze at 16 mph with 8ft S swell and decent energy (1435). If you’re experienced and willing to battle the crowds (it can get busy), that could be a session, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.

So, to sum it up: the best surf is this Friday morning, the 14th of August, with clean, 6ft waves on the south swell. And if you’re after something glassy and mellow, the morning of Friday the 21st of August with 4ft and dead calm wind is a quiet treasure. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too big and messy for the average punter.

Stay safe, and don’t be afraid to leave the board on the roof if it looks ugly.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
15
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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9
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9
1.5
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7
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6
1.6
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6
2
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7
1.7
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7
1.6
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6
2.1
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7
1.9
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8
1.8
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8
1.7
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8
1.7
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8
1.1
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9
1.3
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11
1.5
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10
1.3
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8
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8
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8
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Energy kJ
625
275
215
165
188
383
247
207
432
403
388
337
365
339
197
364
394
244
198
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187
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
SW
20
S
25
S
20
S
20
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25
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15
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20
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10
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20
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5
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10
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10
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10
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5
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High Tide
9:36PM1.68m
9:59AM1.34m
10:17PM1.58m
10:42AM1.36m
10:56PM1.45m
11:26AM1.36m
11:34PM1.32m
12:12PM1.35m
00:15AM1.19m
1:04PM1.32m
1:01AM1.07m
2:04PM1.30m
2:00AM0.99m
Low Tide
3:08PM0.31m
4:06AM0.33m
3:54PM0.35m
4:40AM0.36m
4:41PM0.42m
5:14AM0.40m
5:31PM0.51m
5:47AM0.45m
6:24PM0.59m
6:23AM0.50m
7:27PM0.66m
7:05AM0.55m
8:43PM0.71m
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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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