North wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's North wall sea temperature is
20.5°C
0.4° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 2,104 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North wall in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 8th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 10th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 10th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about it. The surf’s looking a bit rough for the next couple of weeks, but there are a few windows to get excited about.

We start off on Monday the 7th with a pulse of energy. Northwall is the only show in town, and it’s a mixed bag. The morning is actually looking pretty good—clean conditions with a light cross-off breeze and a solid 6 ft south swell. The swell period is a bit short at 9 seconds, so it’s not going to have that deep grunt, but it’ll be fun for the beginners. The combined energy is moderate (532). The water is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Monday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it gets choppy quickly. Not worth the paddle.

Tuesday the 8th, the wind picks up strong out of the south—30 km/h all day. The morning is clean but the swell is only 5 ft, and the afternoon bumps up to 7 ft, but the period drops to a weak 7 seconds. That’s just a messy, short-period wind swell. Not your friend.

Wednesday the 9th is our first real standout. The morning at Northwall is glassy with a light offshore wind from the SW, and the swell is 5 ft from the SSE, period 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (374). The wind is light, the waves are clean, and it’s very consistent here. This is the best we’ve got in the first week. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few friends out, but it’s not a zoo.

Thursday the 10th, the swell gets too big. We’re looking at 12 ft in the morning, with a massive energy reading of 2118. That’s a strong, powerful swell, but it’s way too big for this break. The wind is cross-off, which would normally be perfect, but the size is just too much for the lineup. Only for the experts, and even then, it’s a serious session.

The rest of the first week and into the second week is a mix of poor conditions and marginal surf. The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and the swell drops off. Friday the 11th, Saturday the 12th, and Sunday the 13th are all washouts—8 ft to 6 ft but with windy, choppy conditions. Not worth the drive.

Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are tiny. 3 ft and 2 ft, but Tuesday morning is glassy. If you’ve got a longboard, you might find a knee-high ripple, but it’s ordinary.

Wednesday the 16th, the swell picks up again to 6 ft from the SSE, but the period is short (7 seconds) and the wind is cross-off. It’s clean, but the quality is marginal. The energy is moderate (411). Not a standout, but a possible session if you’re desperate.

The 17th is similar—6 ft to 7 ft, but the wind is onshore or cross, and the period is short. Choppy and messy.

There’s a decent gap of poor surf from the 18th through the 20th. The 18th is windy with 7 ft+ swell, but it’s a cross-on mess. The 19th drops to 5 ft, but the wind is cross and the period is decent (11 seconds), but it’s still marginal. The 20th is tiny again.

The last real highlight is Monday the 21st. The morning is glassy, with the wind dead calm, and a small 5 ft swell from the north. The period is short (6 seconds), so it’s not going to have much push, but the glassy conditions make it a clean, fun session. The energy is weak (263), but if you’re on a log, you’ll have a laugh.

After that, the 22nd drops to nothing—1 ft and 0.7 ft. The season is winding down.

The best bet overall is Wednesday the 9th morning. Clean, offshore, and a solid 5 ft. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. The Monday the 21st morning is a distant second—just for the glassy conditions.

Stay keen, and keep an eye on the forecasts. It’s not a classic run, but there are a couple of gems.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu morning, light winds from the SSE by Sat night).

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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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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584
248
348
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572
358
336
301
2104
1702
1249
1151
953
760
532
445
687
381
304
123
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
15
ESE
5
S
25
S
30
S
15
SSW
5
WSW
20
NE
25
S
40
S
30
SSE
25
SSW
25
SSE
25
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25
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High Tide
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
9:31AM1.46m
9:42PM1.38m
Low Tide
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
3:42PM0.23m
3:52AM0.19m
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Temp °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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