North wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North wall sea temperature is
20.4°C
0.3° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSE swell with 671 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 1.6m 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 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the next couple of weeks for Northwall.

We've got a bit of a mixed bag ahead. The first few days offer some small but clean surf, but then it fades out for a long stretch, leaving us with mostly flat and uninviting conditions. There's a brief blip of energy mid-period, but it's nothing to get too excited about. The real highlight, if you can wait, is the glassy morning next Tuesday – that's the standout of the whole run.

Thursday, 27 August: Morning kicks off with a bit of swell at 5ft from the south, period a short 7 seconds. The wind's cross-off from the SSW, keeping things clean, but the energy is only moderate (370) and the period is short. It's surfable for sure, but nothing special. By afternoon, it turns cross-shore and messy, so get on it early if you're keen.

Friday, 28 August: Friday morning is better. Swell drops slightly to 5ft from the SSE, period stretches to 9 seconds, and the light SSW cross-off wind (6 mph) has things looking tidy. The energy is moderate (411). This is a decent window for a paddle. Afternoon sees the period jump to 12 seconds and the energy bump to 675, but the cross-on ESE wind (9 mph) chops it up. Not ideal.

Saturday, 29 August: Morning brings 4ft from the SSE, period 10 seconds, with a light S cross-off (9 mph). It's clean (383 energy) – another good morning session. The afternoon gets messy again with a stronger SSE cross-shore (16 mph) and the quality drops off.

Sunday, 30 August: Morning has 5ft from the SSE, period 8 seconds, with a S cross-off (12 mph). It's clean, but the shorter period means it's a bit less defined. Energy is moderate (530). The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off, but the swell drops slightly to 5ft (434). Not bad, but not great.

Monday, 31 August: Similar story. Morning has 5ft from the S, period 9 seconds, cross-off wind from the SSW (12 mph). It's okay, moderate energy (426), but the tide might be questionable. Afternoon is poor with a cross-shore.

Tuesday, 01 September – The Standout: This is the one to circle. Early morning, the wind goes glassy – dead calm from the SW (3 mph). Swell is smaller at 3ft from the SSE, but the period is a solid 11 seconds. The energy is moderate (413), but the complete lack of wind will make Northwall (Big Island) absolutely perfect. Clean, lined-up, and with that longer period, it'll have some push. This is the best surf of the entire forecast, even if it's not the biggest.

Wednesday, 02 September: Another decent morning. Swell drops to 2ft from the S, period 11 seconds, light NW cross-off (6 mph). Clean, but small. Energy is moderate (208). Worth a look if you're desperate, but Tuesday was the day.

Thursday, 03 September to Monday, 07 September: This is where it goes flat. Swell drops to 2ft or less from the east, period short. Energy drops into the weak range (53–102). There are a few clean mornings in there, but honestly, you're looking at knee-high dribble. Not worth the effort.

Tuesday, 08 September: There's a pulse of energy – 4ft from the S with a 10-second period (366) in the morning, but the cross-shore wind chops it up. By the afternoon it's dropping again. Not a good option.

Wednesday, 09 September to Friday, 11 September: More small, weak swell. The mornings on Thursday and Friday are glassy with 2–2ft from the S, period 11 seconds, but the energy is weak (98–123). It's surfable if you have a longboard and no expectations, but it's very ordinary.

Overall, the first few mornings are your best bet, especially that glassy Tuesday. After that, the well runs dry. The water temp is 69°, which is about average for this time of year, so a spring suit is fine.

Signing off, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.6
SSE
7
1.6
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8
1.4
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9
1.5
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12
1.5
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11
1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
261
306
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634
515
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360
613
446
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402
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214
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234
196
126
121
58
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
15
S
10
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15
ESE
10
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15
SSW
25
SSE
20
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SSW
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NE
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NNW
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NNE
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High Tide
7:53PM1.59m
8:16AM1.21m
8:27PM1.58m
8:49AM1.28m
9:01PM1.55m
9:24AM1.34m
9:35PM1.48m
10:01AM1.38m
10:12PM1.39m
10:42AM1.42m
10:52PM1.28m
11:30AM1.43m
11:38PM1.16m
Low Tide
2:26AM0.24m
2:03PM0.27m
2:54AM0.21m
2:42PM0.24m
3:23AM0.19m
3:23PM0.24m
3:54AM0.20m
4:07PM0.27m
4:27AM0.22m
4:56PM0.33m
5:04AM0.26m
5:53PM0.41m
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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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