Iluka-North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Iluka-North Wall over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it's a mixed bag. We've got a wave or two, but honestly, for the first few days the conditions are ordinary at best. The water’s sitting at a pretty standard 69°, so nothing unusual there – just what you'd expect for this time of year.

Sunday morning (the 6th) sees a tiny 3ft NNE swell, 6-second period, with a light cross-off breeze. The energy is weak (95), and while the wind is clean, the swell is just too small and short to get excited about. By the afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it's choppy – not worth paddling out.

Monday (the 7th) is where it gets a little interesting. The morning brings a clean 6ft SSE swell with a 9-second period and a light cross-off. Combined energy is moderate (557) and the forecast says "very good." This is the best of the first week, no doubt. The afternoon onshore wind kills it though.

Tuesday (the 8th) is a write-off with rain showers and strong cross-shore winds. The swell is up but messy. Wednesday morning (the 9th) offers a clean 5ft SSE swell with glassy conditions, but the energy is moderate (419). It's surfable, but not a standout.

From Thursday (the 10th) through Saturday (the 12th), the swell gets bigger but the wind stays cross-shore. Swell heights hit 8ft to 12ft with moderate to strong energy (up to 1939) but the onshore or cross-shore winds keep it from being clean. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it's a battle with chop.

Sunday morning the 13th is a real treat – glassy conditions, 5ft SSE swell at 10 seconds, and moderate energy (491). That's a good window for a clean session, especially if you can get out early before the seabreeze ruins it.

After that, the surf fades. Monday the 14th through Thursday the 17th are small, weak, and windy. Swells drop to 2ft to 3ft with long periods (11-12 seconds) but the wind is either onshore or cross-shore. Energy is low (99-354). Hardly worth it.

Then, look out for Friday the 18th. The swell is massive – 16ft from the south, 13-second period, and monster energy (11935). But it's too big for this break. It’s going to be a washing machine. Only for the absolute experts, and even then, it's risky.

The real standout, the one I’d circle on your calendar, is Saturday the 19th morning. Glassy, 10ft SSE groundswell at 12 seconds, strong energy (2563). This is excellent for experienced surfers. Clean, powerful, and well-shaped for a breakwall setup. Sunday morning the 20th is also a top pick – glassy, 6ft SE swell at 14 seconds, very long period, strong energy (1538). That’s a memorable session for those charging.

Monday the 21st fades out with lighter winds and dropping swell.

So, bottom line: Monday the 7th morning is your early-week highlight, but the true standouts are Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th mornings. Get on it.

– Rusty

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