North wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North wall sea temperature is
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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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SE swell with 944 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your wettie, let’s talk about Northwall. It’s a beach/groyne/river setup that’s very consistent and exposed to swell, so when there’s something in the water, it gets in here. The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

The window kicks off on Saturday the 1st with some clean surf on the morning. We’re looking at a 5ft swell from the south, period of 10 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze making it clean. The combined energy is moderate at 524, so there’s some push but nothing overwhelming. Good for a beginner-friendly wave if you pick your tides.

Sunday the 2nd morning is similar, 5ft from the SSE with a 9-second period, and the wind stays light and cross-off. It’ll be clean again, energy a touch higher at 678. Afternoon gets tricky with an onshore wind shift.

Monday the 3rd is the real standout of the first week. Morning is crystal clear, a proper offshore breeze from the WSW, and the swell is 6ft from the SE with an 11-second period (moderate energy at 758). That’s a groundswell pulse that’ll wrap in and hold its shape, especially on the banks. This is the best session on offer – clean, lined-up, and not too crowded if you get in early.

From Tuesday the 4th through the rest of the first week, things drop off hard. Swell drops under 3ft, energy dips into the low 100s, and winds get messy. Thursday the 6th morning has a tiny 2ft southerly swell but with offshore wind – you’d be scratching for scraps.

Friday the 7th morning brings a small reprieve: 4ft from the south, 11-second period, and glassy conditions. That’s a nice window for a sneaky session if you’re keen on clean little waves. Energy is 414, so it’s not pumping, but the glass makes it worthwhile.

The following week is a mixed bag. Saturday the 8th morning has a small 3ft southerly with clean conditions, but then it’s a long run of poor to ordinary surf until Monday the 10th afternoon, where a 5ft NNE windswell shows up with glassy conditions. That’s a short-period (6 seconds) windswell, so it’ll be soft and lumpy, but if the wind stays glass, there might be a few fun ones.

Thursday the 13th morning sees a bigger pulse: 7ft from the south, 9-second period, with cross-offshore winds and energy at 718. That’s getting solid for the area, but the wind is moderate, and the size is pushing into the “not for beginners” zone. Afternoon jumps to 8ft with 1021 energy – that’s strong, and the cross-shore wind will chop it up. That one’s for experienced surfers only, and even then, it’s marginal.

Saturday the 15th morning is small again (2ft from the east, 10-second period) but clean, with energy at 213. Then Sunday the 16th gets weird: an 8ft SSE swell with an 8-second period and a cross-onshore wind, combined energy a massive 1442. That’s a lot of messy, short-period power – more like a washing machine than a wave. The afternoon has a 4ft SSE swell but with a crazy 18-second period and 1539 energy – that’s a very long-period groundswell, which at a beach break like Northwall will break straight and be hard to get into. Not ideal for this spot.

Overall, the best bet is Monday the 3rd morning – clean, offshore, solid 6ft SE groundswell with good energy. After that, Friday the 7th morning’s glassy session is the other little gem. The big stuff on the 13th and 16th is more for the experienced crew and comes with caveats.

Stay stoked, check the tides, and don’t be afraid to get wet early.

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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
10:04PM1.53m
10:31AM1.16m
10:39PM1.45m
11:12AM1.19m
11:18PM1.35m
11:59AM1.23m
00:01AM1.23m
12:54PM1.27m
00:53AM1.12m
2:02PM1.32m
2:01AM1.01m
3:21PM1.40m
3:28AM0.96m
Low Tide
3:38PM0.27m
4:38AM0.21m
4:20PM0.29m
5:11AM0.22m
5:07PM0.34m
5:46AM0.24m
6:01PM0.41m
6:27AM0.28m
7:07PM0.49m
7:15AM0.32m
8:29PM0.55m
8:14AM0.35m
10:07PM0.54m
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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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