
Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 5,554 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here with the lowdown on Northwall. Let’s just say we’ve got a lot of energy coming through, but the wind’s gonna be a jerk for a while.
Right now, on Wednesday the 15th, it’s a flat start. We’re looking at a 0.6ft swell from the east-southeast, but nothing doing. The water’s a normal 69° for this time of year. The real action starts later today with a jump to a messy 8ft from the south, but it’s short-period (7 seconds) and the wind is a strong 35 km/h. Forget paddling; this is more of a kite day.
From Thursday the 16th through Sunday the 19th, it’s a wall of swell. We’re talking 10ft to 15ft of south-southeast to southeast swell, with periods of 8 to 10 seconds. The energy is massive, hitting over 4000 (4199) on Sunday morning. But it’s all cross-shore wind, strong, and creating a lumpy, choppy mess. This is only for hardcore experts who don’t mind a beatdown.
The first real standout is Monday the 20th. The swell is still a solid 12ft in the morning, easing to 10ft in the afternoon, coming from the east-southeast with a 10-second period. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, and the tide is favorable. The energy is still very strong (2407). The catch is that the swell is predicted to be too big for this break, so it’s a heavy, powerful day. If you’re an experienced surfer looking for a big one, this is it, but the paddle out will be a fight.
The absolute best session on offer is Thursday the 23rd. The morning is clean with a light offshore breeze from the west-southwest. The swell is a punchy 8ft from the east with a long 12-second period, giving it that groundswell feel. The energy is a solid 1617. This is a classic setup for a point or reef, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but for the rest of us, this is the morning to be out there.
Friday the 24th holds some clean morning surf too, with a 7ft easterly swell and a nice cross-offshore breeze, but the energy is lower (969). It’s a good one, but not the standout.
Looking into the second week, it’s much smaller. The mornings of Sunday the 26th, Monday the 27th, and Tuesday the 28th all have light offshore winds and small, 4ft to 4ft easterly swell. The energy is weak (around 345 to 485), so it’s just small, clean waves for the longboard. The best of that bunch is Tuesday the 28th morning with a 4ft easterly swell, an 11-second period, and a light offshore wind. It’s a friendly, fun day.
So, here’s the takeaway: skip the first few days unless you’re a kiter. The big swell from the 16th to the 19th is on, but it’s ugly. Circle Thursday the 23rd morning on your calendar – that’s your best shot for a proper, clean, powerful session. After that, it’s small, clean mornings for the longboards.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the SE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 541 | 958 | 1118 | 1346 | 1047 | 709 | 844 | 961 | 1777 | 3068 | 5554 | 4151 | 3940 | 3048 | 2358 | 2001 | 1747 | 1086 | 947 | 776 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:17PM1.84m | 9:40AM1.14m | 10:01PM1.75m | 10:26AM1.14m | 10:43PM1.62m | 11:13AM1.13m | 11:24PM1.47m | 12:00PM1.12m | 00:04AM1.31m | 12:52PM1.12m | 00:43AM1.16m | 1:49PM1.13m | 1:25AM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:35PM0.11m | 4:00AM0.12m | 3:25PM0.12m | 4:42AM0.12m | 4:14PM0.16m | 5:21AM0.14m | 5:02PM0.24m | 6:00AM0.17m | 5:52PM0.34m | 6:37AM0.22m | 6:45PM0.45m | 7:15AM0.28m | 7:47PM0.56m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NE 10 | E 11 | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | S 15 | S 20 | S 21 | S 20 | SSE 19 | — | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
9 | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 32 | 37 | — | 57 | 44 | 34 | 1747 | 1086 | 947 | 776 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | — | — | — | — | S 24 | S 24 | S 22 | S 17 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 |
3 | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | 34 | 32 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 89 | 49 | 72 | 40 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 11 |
4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 17 | 57 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — |
16 | 541 | 958 | 1118 | 1346 | 1047 | 709 | 844 | 961 | 1777 | 3068 | 5554 | 4151 | 3940 | 3048 | 2358 | 2001 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 247 | 38 | 38 | 362 | 83 | 315 | 247 | 481 | 65 | 526 | 694 | 649 | 578 | 594 | 65 | 27 | 65 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
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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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