
Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SE swell with 822 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s. 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 1.7m 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 0.7m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, it’s Rusty here. Let's have a look at what’s on the cards for Northwall. It’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, so we'll need to pick our moments.
First up, we've got a nice little window starting Sunday, the 2nd of August. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there. The morning is looking clean with a 5ft swell from the SSE, a 9-second period, and a light cross-offshore wind from the S at 3 mph. Wave energy is moderate (652). It’s not the biggest swell, but it’s well-shaped for Northwall and the conditions are prime. That morning session is the standout of the whole forecast—clean, consistent, and just good fun.
Monday the 3rd morning is also promising with a similar 5ft swell from the SE, but this time with a longer 11-second period and a glassy offshore wind from the WSW at 3 mph. The energy is still solid (651). This is another top pick for a dawn patrol.
After that, things get a bit small and messy. The swell drops right off, with heights under 3ft from Tuesday the 4th through to the end of the week. The energy drops to weak levels (around 130-164), and while there are a few clean mornings with light offshore winds, the waves are just too ordinary to get excited about.
We’ll see a small bump of 3ft swell from the E on the 9th and 10th, but the wind is all over the place. The 10th has a strong offshore from the W at 16 mph that cleans things up, but the swell is still only 3ft with a 9-second period, so it’s more of a fun-size session for a longboard or a fish.
The next real highlight doesn’t come until Sunday the 16th of August. The morning session shows a 3ft swell from the ENE with a 10-second period, but the energy jumps up to 227, which is moderate. The kicker is that light offshore WSW wind at 9 mph, keeping things glassy and clean. The conditions are described as "good surf conditions," so mark that one in the calendar. It’s still a solid week and a half away, so the forecast could change, but it’s looking like a decent option.
Overall, the best sessions are hands down Sunday the 2nd morning and Monday the 3rd morning. After that, it’s a lot of waiting for smaller, cleaner windows. The long gap from the 4th to the 15th is mostly a write-off with small surf, so don’t get your hopes up for a proper paddle until that 16th.
Stay patient, check the forecasts, and get out there when the wind is right.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
424 | 584 | 500 | 626 | 458 | 258 | 105 | 47 | 119 | 154 | 130 | 41 | 65 | 60 | 71 | 69 | 154 | 115 | 83 | 81 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | glassy | off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:40PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:23AM0.36m | 11:34PM0.46m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | E 8 |
424 | 584 | 500 | 626 | 458 | 258 | 105 | 47 | 119 | 154 | 130 | 39 | 65 | 60 | 71 | 69 | 154 | 115 | 83 | 81 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | N 3 | SSE 9 | S 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 9 |
218 | 255 | 295 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 13 | 22 | 4 | 7 | 40 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 40 | 28 | 47 | 71 | 40 | 36 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 21 | S 21 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | S 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NE 7 | S 8 |
10 | 9 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 29 | 12 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 41 | 33 | 33 | 26 | 53 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | NE 6 | W 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 16 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 1 |
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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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