North wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 01 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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, S swell with 242 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Well, lookin’ over the next 16 days at Northwall, it’s a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got a long stretch of small, unremarkable surf to kick things off, before a solid pulse of energy rolls in around the second week. The standout window is definitely the 9th through the 11th of September, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.

The water’s sitting at 69°F, which is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

First up, Tuesday the 1st of September morning. It’s tiny, with a 1ft SSE groundswell rolling in with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is moderate (233), and with a light cross-offshore breeze, it’s clean. This is a beginner-friendly wave, but it’s inconsistent and the sets will be few and far between due to that long period. It’s surfable, but you’ll be waiting.

From Tuesday afternoon right through to the morning of the 9th, it’s a wasteland. We’re talking over a week of tiny, weak, and often choppy surf. The winds are all over the shop – onshore, cross-shore, you name it – and the swell energy is mostly low, dipping into double digits like 49 and 46. The best you’ll get is a few clean but very ordinary waves on the mornings of the 2nd, 3rd, and 7th of September, with small 2ft to 3ft S swell. Honestly, not worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate for a splash.

Then things change. Wednesday the 9th of September morning brings a punchy 6ft S swell, but it’s short-period at 8 seconds and the wind is a howling 25 mph cross-offshore. The energy is strong (430), but it’s sloppy and messy – more of a windswell than a proper groundswell. This is only for the experienced crew, and even then, it’s not great.

The real action, however, is on Thursday the 10th of September. Morning sees a solid 8ft SSE swell with a moderate 11-second period, and the combined energy cranks up to a massive 1688. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, which is manageable. This is expert territory – over 8ft, it’s big and powerful. The afternoon cleans up a touch with a 6ft SSE swell, but the period stretches to a very long 15 seconds, and the energy is off the charts at 2374. That’s a serious groundswell. The cross-shore wind will keep it from being perfect, but it’s raw and pumping. This is the best on offer, but strictly for the big-wave chargers.

Friday the 11th of September stays solid with a consistent 7ft SSE swell, moderate period around 10-11 seconds, and energy in the 800-900 range. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but the power is there. Again, experts only.

After that, it fades fast. From Saturday the 12th of September onwards, the swell drops back to 4ft and below, the winds turn onshore, and the energy fizzles out to low triple or double digits. The last morning of the outlook, Wednesday the 16th of September, has a tiny 2ft SSE swell with glassy conditions – surfable but very ordinary.

So, to sum it up: the first week-plus is a write-off. The only true standout is Thursday the 10th of September, with that massive, powerful groundswell. If you’re an expert, that’s your window. For everyone else, it’s a long wait for something small and clean that never really shows up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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10
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11
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0.6
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11
0.5
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10
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0.6
SSE
14
0.8
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NNE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
82
131
125
116
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58
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54
52
89
145
92
59
53
31
31
147
130
70
109
Wind (km/h)
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SW
20
NNE
15
NNW
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NW
20
N
15
NNW
15
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High Tide
10:42AM1.42m
10:52PM1.28m
11:30AM1.43m
11:38PM1.16m
12:28PM1.43m
00:36AM1.03m
1:38PM1.44m
1:55AM0.94m
3:02PM1.46m
3:36AM0.92m
4:24PM1.53m
5:03AM0.98m
5:30PM1.61m
Low Tide
4:56PM0.33m
5:04AM0.26m
5:53PM0.41m
5:47AM0.31m
7:03PM0.49m
6:41AM0.37m
8:30PM0.52m
7:49AM0.41m
10:09PM0.49m
9:10AM0.42m
11:24PM0.39m
10:32AM0.37m
00:18AM0.29m
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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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