Iluka-North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line for Iluka North Wall.

First up, the water temp is sitting at a pretty normal 68°, nothin' weird goin' on there for this time of year. The comin' weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but there are definitely some windows to get excited about.

The action kicks off on Wednesday the 12th with a clean 2ft S swell. The wind is out of the WNW, so it's a cross-offshore breeze, keepin' things tidy. The combined energy is a modest 211, so it's not a powerhouse, but it's a solid, clean little wave to get your feet wet. This is a good one for a quiet afternoon session.

After that, we hit a bit of a lull. Thursday the 13th is ordinary with a weak 4ft S swell and a 7-second period, so it's pretty gutless. Then from Friday afternoon right through until Tuesday the 18th, the conditions turn poor with onshore winds and choppy mess as the swell jumps up. It's not worth the paddle.

Now, here's the real deal. Mark your calendar for Friday the 21st of August. The morning is shapin' up to be a beauty. We've got a clean 6ft E swell with a 9-second period, but the real story is the wind. It's goin' glassy – absolutely dead calm – from the WNW. That means the North Wall will be lookin' like a mirror. The combined energy is a solid 434, so there's plenty of push. This is the standout session of the whole forecast. Get in the water early before the sea breeze ruins it by the afternoon.

The good vibes continue a bit. Saturday the 22nd morning sees another clean option: a 5ft E swell with a long 10-second period from the NNW (cross-off). That's quality groundswell energy (431 combined) and clean conditions. Then on Sunday the 23rd, we get a double dose of pure offshore wind from the W and WSW. The morning offers 4ft ENE swell, and the afternoon bumps up to 6ft NE swell with moderate offshore winds and a combined energy of 494. That afternoon session Sunday is a serious contender for the best of the bunch. The 9-second period from the NE means nicely shaped waves.

After that, things fade out. Monday the 24th is okay in the morning with a clean 6ft S swell, but the period is short and the energy drops off fast. From Tuesday the 25th onward, it's small, weak, and messy, fadin' to nothin' by Thursday the 27th.

So to wrap it up: the best windows are Friday morning the 21st for that glass, and Sunday afternoon the 23rd for the solid offshore swell. Both are clean, have good energy, and offer proper waves. The Iluka North Wall is a breakwater setup, exposed to the swell, and it's very consistent. Crowds are sometimes an issue, but those early morning and offshore windows should thin 'em out.

Rusty.

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