
Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 2,590 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North wall in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Sep 16) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, same story but in feet and miles.
Right off the bat, it’s a pretty grim start. For the first few days there’s really nothing worth paddling out for. Monday the 14th has a little bit of swell in the morning – about 3ft from the SSE – and the wind is glass, so it’s clean, but it’s just not coming together. The energy is weak (177) and it feels flat and ordinary. After that, we’re looking at a real dry spell right through until Wednesday the 16th. The wind’s on it and the waves are messy or just too small. Not a good run at all.
Then things get interesting, but dangerous. Wednesday morning the 16th sees a jump in size: around 7ft from the south with clean conditions, but the period is short (7 seconds) and the energy is already building (499). By Wednesday afternoon it’s 10ft from the SSE, energy roaring up to 1100. Thursday the 17th is the big one – 10ft again, but with longer period (10 seconds) and cross-off wind. That’s some serious power – energy hits 1828 in the morning. But this is North Wall, a beach/groyne setup, and this much swell is for experts only. Anything over about 8ft and it’s not for the faint-hearted. If you’re a strong, experienced surfer and you know the break, Thursday morning is the standout – clean, powerful, and a real challenge. Beginners, stay well away.
Friday the 18th is the best bet for most of us. Morning brings a cleaner 6ft from the SSE, period around 9 seconds, cross-off wind from the SSW, and moderate energy (586). It’s surfable, good quality, and the wind is going to make it tidy. That’s your pick for the first week.
After that, it fades again. The weekend is cross-on and choppy, and the following week drops off into small, messy surf or just poor conditions. There’s a little pulse on Tuesday the 22nd – around 8ft in the morning from the SSE, with 9-second period and cross-shore wind – but it’s marginal, and the afternoon’s onshore. By the 29th there’s a big long-period groundswell brewing: about 8ft from the SSE with a 17-second period in the morning, and energy absolutely massive (3207). That’s a very long period, which means it’s going to be super clean and powerful, but at a beach break it might be hard to catch. Points and reefs would love it. Something to keep an eye on, but it’s a long way off.
Water temp at North Wall is about 69°F, pretty average for this time of year. Nothing unusual there.
All in all, the standout is Thursday the 17th for experts only, and Friday the 18th morning for anyone who wants a solid, clean session. The rest is a lot of waiting around.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the S by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | NE 5 | NE 5 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | N 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
161 | 116 | 97 | 64 | 62 | 41 | 467 | 1091 | 2590 | 1815 | 1685 | 990 | 573 | 445 | 157 | 207 | 172 | 79 | 48 | 57 | 36 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:09AM1.46m | 10:14PM1.25m | 10:47AM1.43m | 10:46PM1.13m | 11:27AM1.38m | 11:19PM1.01m | 12:12PM1.33m | 11:58PM0.91m | 1:07PM1.28m | 00:57AM0.82m | 2:15PM1.25m | 2:37AM0.78m | 3:31PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:24PM0.32m | 4:21AM0.25m | 5:07PM0.42m | 4:51AM0.32m | 5:55PM0.53m | 5:23AM0.39m | 6:53PM0.61m | 6:00AM0.46m | 8:09PM0.65m | 6:50AM0.53m | 9:50PM0.62m | 7:59AM0.58m | 10:59PM0.55m | ||||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | E 13 | NE 13 | ENE 8 | NE 13 | E 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 9 |
161 | 116 | 34 | 64 | 38 | 41 | 22 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 573 | 445 | 157 | 207 | 172 | 79 | 48 | 57 | 27 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 10 | SSE 11 | E 6 | E 12 | SSE 10 | E 14 | S 17 | — | NE 13 | — | — | E 12 | NE 12 | SE 8 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
14 | 2 | 97 | 16 | 3 | 18 | 4 | 5 | — | 7 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 91 | 59 | 103 | 35 | 23 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | NE 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 15 | E 12 | NE 12 | — | — | — | — | NE 16 | NE 16 | S 19 | SSE 18 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | E 8 | E 7 |
2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 10 | 7 | 32 | 4 | 5 | 51 | 46 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 5 | — | NNE 3 | NE 5 | NNW 4 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 5 |
— | 22 | — | 3 | 62 | 25 | 467 | 1091 | 2590 | 1815 | 1685 | 990 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 8 | 34 | 36 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 79 | 1 | 63 | 254 | 0 | 281 | 1306 | 203 | 26 | 247 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 418 | 0 | 4 | 889 | 39 |
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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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