
Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,536 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 23s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North wall in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Northwall over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. We’re starting off with some serious size, but the conditions aren’t playing ball for a good chunk of the forecast.
First up, we’ve got a strong pulse of swell rolling in on Thursday the 10th of September. The waves are a solid 12 ft from the SSE with a solid period of 9 seconds. While that’s proper groundswell energy (1788 – moderate to strong wave energy), this is just too big for the Northwall beach/groyne setup, especially if you’re a beginner. Anything over 8 ft is expert territory. The wind is a fresh 35 km/h cross-offly from the S, which has the face looking clean, but the sheer size is the limiting factor. The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.
The swell hangs in the 7 ft to 10 ft range on Friday the 11th, but the wind swings cross-shore from the SSE at 20 km/h, and the wave comment says it’s marginal. The energy is moderating (799 and 637), so we’re losing that punch. The rest of that weekend into early next week is pretty average. The waves drop off, the winds turn onshore or cross-on, and the surf gets choppy. There’s not a great stand-out session for anyone looking for clean, fun waves.
Now, let’s skip ahead a bit because there’s one proper standout window. Mark your calendars for the morning of Tuesday the 22nd of September. The swell has dropped back to a much more manageable 4 ft from the SSE, with a period of 10 seconds. The real winner here is the wind: it’s glassy out of the ENE at only 5 km/h. That is a major positive for the Northwall. The wave energy is low-to-moderate (327), but for a spot that’s very consistent and exposed to the swell, this is a sweet spot. Expect clean, lined-up sets with minimal chop. The conditions are described as ‘expect good surf conditions,’ which is the best call in the whole run. Crowds are ‘sometimes’ an issue here, so get out early.
The other morning to keep an eye on is Sunday the 13th of September. The wind is glassy out of the SE at just 5 km/h, with a 4 ft SSE swell and a 10-second period. It’s surfable, but the wave comment says “ordinary conditions,” so it’s not on the same level as the 22nd.
The rest of the run into late September sees a lot of onshore cross-shore wind and poor conditions. There’s a spike in size again around the 19th and 20th (7 ft to 8 ft) but with strong onshore winds (30 km/h from the NNE), it’s going to be a lumpy, messy mess. Not worth paddling out for a paddle surfer – this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly.
So, the bottom line: the first week is a write-off due to size and wind, with a small window on Sunday the 13th being just okay. The standout is the morning of Tuesday the 22nd. That’s your best bet for clean, fun waves at Northwall. It’s a long way out, so the certainty is lower, but the forecast is pointing in the right direction.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1778 | 1536 | 1125 | 785 | 615 | 500 | 392 | 288 | 208 | 355 | 169 | 119 | 167 | 152 | 95 | 88 | 57 | 31 | 18 | 363 | 309 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:53PM1.66m | 8:15AM1.39m | 8:32PM1.59m | 8:54AM1.44m | 9:08PM1.50m | 9:31AM1.46m | 9:42PM1.38m | 10:09AM1.46m | 10:14PM1.25m | 10:47AM1.43m | 10:46PM1.13m | 11:27AM1.38m | 11:19PM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:30PM0.15m | 2:17AM0.13m | 2:16PM0.13m | 2:50AM0.13m | 3:00PM0.16m | 3:22AM0.15m | 3:42PM0.23m | 3:52AM0.19m | 4:24PM0.32m | 4:21AM0.25m | 5:07PM0.42m | 4:51AM0.32m | 5:55PM0.53m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | E 9 | SSE 22 | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 16 |
6 | 6 | 98 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 392 | 288 | 208 | 355 | 169 | 119 | 167 | 152 | 95 | 88 | 57 | 25 | 18 | 13 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | S 23 | E 15 | E 8 | S 22 | NE 15 | E 14 | SSE 20 | SSE 18 | SSE 20 | SSE 18 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | E 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 12 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | SSE 17 | E 13 |
4 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 75 | 109 | 128 | 64 | 24 | 17 | 2 | 26 | 17 | 3 | 31 | 11 | 30 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 15 | NE 15 | E 13 | S 22 | — | SE 19 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 12 | E 9 | NE 8 | E 14 | E 13 | NE 14 |
— | 4 | 9 | 4 | 9 | — | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | ENE 5 | — | NNW 2 | NE 4 | N 3 | S 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
1778 | 1536 | 1125 | 785 | 615 | 500 | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | — | 17 | — | 1 | 21 | 6 | 22 | 363 | 309 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 491 | 65 | 32 | 19 | 27 | 8 | 27 | 26 | 0 | 8 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 1 | 189 | 0 | 60 | 27 | 27 |
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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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