Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, S swell with 667 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North wall this week:
The surf forecast for North wall over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North wall in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
August 16th to 31st – North Wall, and that’s where we’re staying. No other breaks popped up in the forecast, so it’s all about this one spot. The next 16 days have a real mixed bag of vibes. The first few days, to be honest, are pretty average. Sunday the 16th is a write-off, with a messy 6 ft swell from the SSE and a cross-off wind that just feels wrong. The water is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.
The real story starts to shift from Wednesday the 19th. We’ve got a clean, workable 4 ft swell from the SE, and the wind swings light and cross-off. That’s the first hint of something decent. Then Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st mornings are looking *real* nice. Glassy conditions, clean 5 ft to 5 ft waves from the ESE and E. The combined energy is moderate, around 328 and 256. It’s not gonna be a monster, but for a few morning sessions, you’ll be surfing solo with good lines. The crowd situation at North Wall is listed as “sometimes” busy, so you might get it to yourself those mornings.
Then we hit a bit of a lull. Saturday the 22nd has a glassy afternoon with tiny 4 ft waves, fun but not special. Sunday the 23rd sees a bump up to 8 ft from the SSE, but it’s a bit messy and the wind is cross-off. It’s a marginal day.
The real standout, the one that makes you set an alarm, is Wednesday the 26th. The morning of the 26th, we’ve got a solid 7 ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 12 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and it’s pumping with a combined energy of 1117 (strong to very strong). The wind is a fresh cross-off from the south at 30 km/h, keeping it clean. That’s big for a beach/groyne setup, so it’s expert territory. The afternoon holds up at 6 ft with a similar feel. That’s the best on offer in the entire window. Don’t miss it.
After that, the energy drops off. The 28th and 29th are small and weak, with combined energy dropping below 200. The 30th and 31st are tiny, around 2 ft to 3 ft, with short periods. Fun for a longboard maybe, but not a standout.
So, overall: the first week is a slow burn, with a few clean, glassy mornings from the 19th to the 21st being the sleeper hits. The big, proper swell is the 26th. That’s the one. Everything else is small or average.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun night, light winds from the SE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 303 | 210 | 459 | 478 | 453 | 414 | 473 | 456 | 486 | 177 | 400 | 203 | 303 | 171 | 294 | 248 | 215 | 188 | 209 | 159 | 105 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:40AM1.31m | 10:50PM1.38m | 11:22AM1.29m | 11:23PM1.23m | 12:06PM1.27m | 11:56PM1.10m | 12:56PM1.24m | 00:33AM0.98m | 1:57PM1.23m | 1:23AM0.89m | 3:12PM1.25m | 2:44AM0.83m | 4:26PM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:43PM0.27m | 5:11AM0.22m | 5:27PM0.39m | 5:42AM0.28m | 6:16PM0.51m | 6:16AM0.35m | 7:14PM0.62m | 6:53AM0.42m | 8:32PM0.69m | 7:40AM0.48m | 10:22PM0.69m | 8:40AM0.52m | 11:39PM0.63m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 10 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 17 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ESE 14 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 33 | 33 | 59 | 31 | 27 | 17 | 15 | 37 | 281 | 177 | 68 | 203 | 303 | 171 | 294 | 248 | 215 | 188 | 209 | 159 | 105 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | E 10 | S 15 | S 17 | ENE 9 | S 13 | SE 14 | E 7 | ENE 7 | S 10 | ENE 6 | ESE 11 | SE 8 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — |
| kJ | 60 | 59 | 8 | 4 | 49 | 17 | 14 | 47 | 92 | 79 | 31 | 64 | 25 | 122 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 29 | 6 | 6 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | ESE 8 | E 14 | SSW 18 | E 13 | S 14 | E 9 | S 12 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | S 10 | ESE 12 | — | ESE 10 | — | S 13 | S 13 | SE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 7 | 4 | 60 | 3 | 34 | 7 | 12 | 127 | 172 | 8 | 15 | — | 21 | — | 4 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | S 6 |
| kJ | 303 | 210 | 459 | 478 | 453 | 414 | 473 | 456 | 486 | — | 400 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 144 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 248 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
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The above surf forecast table for 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 North wall can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 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 (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).
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