Iluka-North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right now, the water temp is sitting at 68°, which is bang on average for the time of year, so you won’t need any extra rubber. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, I’m not gonna lie. We’ve got some rain showers and a moderate cross-shore wind on Saturday the 1st, with a mixed-up 6ft swell from the SSE that’s carrying moderate energy (600), but it’s real messy. Then Sunday the 2nd stays underwhelming with light cross-onshore winds and small, marginal surf. Nothing to get excited about.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Monday morning, August 3rd, at Iluka-North Wall (breakwater). The wind swings light cross-offshore from the WNW, and the swell is a clean 5ft from the SE, period 10 seconds, with moderate energy (517). The guidance says this spot is often consistent and exposed to the east, which is a good match for the swell direction. This is the standout of the early period – clean, surfable waves for intermediates and up. The afternoon turns choppy, though, so get in early.

After that, we hit a bit of a flat spell. Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th have small, knee-high leftovers around 3ft, and while the mornings are clean, it’s only for beginners or longboarders. Even Thursday 6th and Friday 7th are small, with 2-3ft swells and glassy conditions in the morning, but honestly, you’re better off waiting.

Saturday morning, August 8th brings a bit more life – 4ft from the S, period 9 seconds, with moderate energy (453) and a clean cross-offshore breeze. It’s a solid option, but not a standout. Then Sunday 9th is small again.

Now, looking further out, we’ve got a couple of promising mornings. Monday morning, August 10th sees a moderate offshore breeze from the WSW (20 km/h) and a clean 3ft SE swell, period 9 seconds, with moderate energy (239). It’s a session for the early birds.

Tuesday morning, August 11th is another one – 5ft from the SSE, but with a short period of 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit fat and less powerful. Clean cross-offshore wind though, so worth a paddle.

But the real highlight beyond the first week is Thursday morning, August 13th. The swell picks up to 4ft from the east, with a long period of 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is offshore from the west at 15 km/h, and the combined energy is moderate-strong (516). This is gonna set up nicely at the North Wall, with clean, lined-up waves. It’s a day for experienced surfers, as the longer period will make it powerful and a bit more challenging.

Friday morning, August 14th is also a beauty – 3ft from the east, period 11 seconds, light offshore wind, and moderate energy (500). Clean and glassy, perfect for a fun session.

The following Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th mornings are still good with offshore winds, but the swell drops back to 3ft and 2ft, so it’s more of a cruisy end to the run.

Overall, the best on offer is Thursday August 13th and Friday August 14th mornings. Clean, groundswell, offshore winds, and a good size for the wall. Don’t sleep on Monday August 3rd either – that’s a solid start to the week.

Rusty.

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