North wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's North wall sea temperature is
20.6°C
0.2° 

North wall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


North wall surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,618 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with S 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North wall in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 7th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 10th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 10th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Northwall (a beach/groyne/river setup) for the next couple of weeks. It’s a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows that’ll get the blood pumping.

The first solid surf worth paddling out for kicks off on Monday, 7 September. Monday morning sees a 6ft S swell, with a period of 9 seconds, and cross-off winds from the SSW. The water is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy hits 568 (moderate), so it’s got some push. The waves should be clean and lined up, though the 6ft is pushing into the too-big-for-beginners zone. Still, a solid session for the average surfer.

Tuesday, 8 September, is a bit of a mixed message. Morning is 5ft S swell at 8 seconds, cross-off winds from the S, but the reports call it marginal. The energy is 320 (moderate), and the afternoon pushes up to 7ft with a short 7-second period and 563 energy. The wind stays cross-off but it’s fresh, so it’s going to be a bumpy ride. This one’s for the locals who don’t mind a bit of grunt.

Now, the standout. Wednesday, 9 September, morning is the pick of the early run. A 7ft SSE swell, 10-second period, glassy conditions with winds from the SSW at just 3 mph. The energy is 779 (moderate). This is going to be clean, lined up, and absolutely glassy. The 7ft is a bit big for beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s a dream. Get out there early.

Thursday, 10 September, is a warning. The swell jumps to 12ft in the morning (energy 1558 – strong), and it’s too big for this break. The wind is cross-off from the S at 22 mph, so it’s wild. This is expert-only, and even then, you’d want to be on your A-game. The afternoon holds at 10ft (energy 1326) with cross-shore winds. It’s not a paddle-out day for most.

Friday, 11 September, drops off. The morning is 4ft SSE swell with a very long 14-second period, energy 1150 (strong). The wind is cross-off, but the reports call it marginal. That long period will make it straight and fat at the beach break, so the point surfers and reef guys might have a better time. The afternoon is 7ft with a 12-second period and cross-shore wind, so it’s lumpy.

Saturday, 12 September, offers 8ft SSE swell in the morning (7-second period, 523 energy) with clean cross-off winds, but it’s still marginal. The afternoon is 8ft with a 10-second period, but cross-shore winds make it messy.

Now, another potential standout. Sunday, 13 September, morning is a beautiful 3ft SSE swell with a whopping 19-second period. Energy is 1109 (strong) – that’s a lot of grunt for a small wave. The wind is glassy from the SE at 3 mph. The water is still 69°. This is a long-period groundswell, so it’ll be peeling and clean, but the long wait between sets means you’ll have time to catch your breath. It’s excellent for experienced surfers because the 3ft won’t hold you back, and the glassy conditions are mint. The only downside? It’s a Sunday, so crowds are possible.

After that, the week gets patchy. Monday, 14 September, morning is 4ft SSE swell at 11 seconds, but cross-on winds from the N make it marginal. The rest of the week is a write-off – small swells, bad winds, and poor surf quality. The combined energy drops to 291 or less, and the winds are either cross-on or fresh cross-shore.

There’s a glimmer on Wednesday, 16 September, morning with a 3ft SSE swell, 11-second period, and glassy NNW winds at 3 mph. Energy is 441 (moderate), and it’s clean, but it’s only a small window.

From Thursday, 17 September, onwards, it’s a long stretch of nothing. The swells are small (1ft to 5ft), the winds are all over the place, and the energy is weak (under 200). The best I can say is the morning of Sunday, 20 September, sees a 1ft SSE swell with a 13-second period and light cross-shore wind, but it’s a poor prospect.

If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoons of Tuesday, 8 September, or Thursday, 10 September, with strong winds and big, messy swell, could be your thing. For paddle surfing, your best bets are the morning of Wednesday, 9 September (the absolute standout), and the morning of Sunday, 13 September (the long-period glassy gem). The rest is a gamble or a scratch.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu morning).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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1.9
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8
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10
1.2
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
17
395
553
541
243
277
537
963
763
573
383
1541
1232
990
569
1237
839
500
999
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Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
25
SE
20
S
15
SSW
20
ESE
10
S
25
S
30
S
15
S
5
SSW
20
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15
S
30
S
25
SSE
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSE
15
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
5
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:24PM1.53m
5:03AM0.98m
5:30PM1.61m
6:04AM1.09m
6:24PM1.67m
6:52AM1.20m
7:11PM1.69m
7:35AM1.31m
7:53PM1.66m
8:15AM1.39m
8:32PM1.59m
8:54AM1.44m
9:08PM1.50m
Low Tide
11:24PM0.39m
10:32AM0.37m
00:18AM0.29m
11:42AM0.29m
1:02AM0.21m
12:39PM0.20m
1:41AM0.15m
1:30PM0.15m
2:17AM0.13m
2:16PM0.13m
2:50AM0.13m
3:00PM0.16m
3:22AM0.15m
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5:32
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Temp °C
28
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Feels °C
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Information about the North wall Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North wall may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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