Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 288 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with ENE 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 (Aug 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, grab a coffee and let me walk you through what's on the menu for the Northwall stretch over the next couple of weeks.
We're looking at a pretty mixed bag in the short term. It's gonna be a bit of a grind for the first week. The surf is small, the wind is rarely your friend, and the best windows are very narrow. The heartbeat of the swell is coming from the SSE and ENE, but it's mostly weak to moderate in energy.
Let's kick it off. The best bet early on is Monday, August 24th, morning. The swell is a clean 1.6 ft from the SSE, with a long 12-second period, carrying a moderate 223 units of energy. The wind is a light, offshore breeze from the SW, and the water is sitting at 68.4°, which is about average for this time of year. It's a small, clean window for the beginners out there, but don't blink.
The rest of that week turns into a mess. The wind goes onshore or cross-shore, the swell bumps up a bit but gets messy. Tuesday and Wednesday are pretty much write-offs. Thursday and Friday offer some cleaner moments in the mornings, but the wave heights are still only 2.6 ft to 3.0 ft. It's surfable, but it's not going to get your heart racing.
Now, keep your eyes peeled for Monday, September 1st, morning. After a few days of poor conditions, we get a little treat. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the SSW. The swell is 3.6 ft from the E, with a 7-second period, and the energy is moderate at 290. It's a small, clean, glassy morning that will be fun on a log. The swell direction is a bit off from the break's optimum, but the glassy conditions will make it rideable.
Then Wednesday, September 2nd, morning is a very similar deal. Another glassy morning, this time with a light N wind. The swell is 3.6 ft from the ENE, period of 8 seconds, and the energy is 226. If you miss the first glassy window, this is your backup.
After that, the second week is a bit of a fade-out. The swell drops right off. By September 5th and 6th, we're looking at tiny 1.6 ft to 2.0 ft waves with a paltry 50 to 85 units of energy. The wind is mostly onshore. It's a quiet period with very little to offer. The surf picks up a tiny bit by September 8th, but it's still ordinary. This is a long stretch of flat to marginal conditions, so don't get your hopes up for the end of the forecast.
The standout session is the glassy, clean conditions on September 1st morning. It's not big, but it's the cleanest we'll see for a while.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 87 | 99 | 131 | 149 | 219 | 142 | 142 | 142 | 104 | 94 | 161 | 178 | 109 | 84 | 200 | 187 | 227 | 191 | 173 | 142 | 88 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:06PM1.45m | 6:31AM0.98m | 6:44PM1.52m | 7:09AM1.06m | 7:19PM1.57m | 7:43AM1.14m | 7:53PM1.59m | 8:16AM1.21m | 8:27PM1.58m | 8:49AM1.28m | 9:01PM1.55m | 9:24AM1.34m | 9:35PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:59AM0.50m | 00:58AM0.46m | 11:55AM0.45m | 1:29AM0.37m | 12:41PM0.38m | 1:58AM0.30m | 1:23PM0.32m | 2:26AM0.24m | 2:03PM0.27m | 2:54AM0.21m | 2:42PM0.24m | 3:23AM0.19m | 3:23PM0.24m | 3:54AM0.20m | |||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 74 | 99 | 131 | 149 | 52 | 142 | 142 | 142 | 104 | 94 | 161 | 178 | 109 | 84 | 200 | 187 | 227 | 191 | 173 | 142 | 88 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 5 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | NE 7 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 62 | 46 | 78 | 52 | 1 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 25 | 2 | 107 | 93 | 61 | 73 | 68 | 69 | 75 | 94 | 125 | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | S 11 | SE 5 | SE 5 | S 18 | S 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | E 13 | NE 10 | S 16 | NE 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | E 15 | NE 12 | NE 13 |
| kJ | 87 | 89 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 26 | 25 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 33 | 40 | 65 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | — | ENE 8 | N 4 | N 5 | — | S 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | — | 219 | 28 | 23 | — | 5 | 38 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 12 | 12 | 85 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 452 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
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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).
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