Iluka-North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Iluka-North Wall. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there are some windows of clean conditions to keep an eye on.

The first real chance to get wet kicks off on Monday morning, July 27th. We’re looking at a clean 4 ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SW at 6 mph, which will keep the surface nice and clean. The wave energy is moderate at 233, so there’s enough push to have some fun. This is a beginner-friendly breakwater, and it’s very consistent, so it’s a good option for a quiet session, though crowds are possible.

The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual to worry about there.

The next standout window is on Friday morning, July 31st. We’ve got a clean 4 ft swell from the south, with a 9-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the SW at 6 mph. The combined energy jumps up to a strong 478, so there’s some real grunt in the water. This is the best of the first week.

Moving into the second week, Monday morning, August 3rd, offers another clean session. The swell is 4 ft from the SE, with a longer period of 11 seconds, and the wind is a slight cross-off from the SW at just 3 mph. The energy is a solid 365. This long-period groundswell will be better for the point and reef setups, but it should still offer some nice lines here.

The real standout of the whole 16-day window, though, is on Thursday morning, August 6th. The swell is 6 ft from the south, with a 10-second period, but the combined energy is a massive 1089 – that’s strong wave energy. The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the south at 9 mph, so it’s a bit choppy but still manageable. This is a solid swell, but at 6 ft, it’s getting into the territory where beginners might struggle. For the experienced crew, this is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a promising call, but being that far out, it’s a bit less certain.

After that, we have a final clean window on Sunday morning, August 9th. A 4 ft swell from the SSE with a 10-second period, and a glassy cross-offshore breeze from the WSW at just 3 mph. Energy is moderate at 353. It’s a nice way to wrap up the run.

There are a few gaps of a day or two with no real standouts, particularly in the middle of the week, but the overall pattern is optimistic. The surf tends not to stay poor for long here.

Rusty.

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