
Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 1,478 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with SE 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 (Jul 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Northwall over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so I’ll walk you through it day by day.
Right now, we’re in a quiet patch. Monday morning the 13th is the only surfable window to start, with tiny 2ft waves from the SE at a weak 9-second period. Combined energy is a measly 124, so it’s barely a ripple. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. Glassy offshore wind from the WSW keeps it clean, but honestly, this is a session for the longboard or a learner’s first pop-up. Expect crowds here are possible – Northwall can get busy when it’s small.
After that, we hit a dry spell. Tuesday the 14th through Wednesday the 15th is a total write-off – tiny swell, poor conditions, and cross or onshore winds. Then Thursday the 16th rolls in with a proper pulse of swell. Thursday morning you’ve got 10ft from the SSE with a short 8-second period. Combined energy spikes to 1177 – that’s strong wave energy. But here’s the catch: it’s too big for this break. This is a beginner-friendly spot, and 10ft is expert territory. The wind is fresh and cross-offshore, which is clean, but the size makes it a no-go for most of us.
Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th stay big – 8ft to 10ft from the SE – but winds are messy: fresh cross-shore or cross-off. Combined energy stays in the 875 to 1490 range, so there’s plenty of power, but it’s lumpy and still too large for Northwall’s setup. Unless you’re a seasoned charger with a big-wave gun, this isn’t your window.
Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th follow the same pattern: 8ft to 10ft, strong energy, but wind and tide issues keep the quality marginal. It’s a frustrating run of big, unrefined surf.
Now, here’s a glimmer of hope. On Tuesday the 21st of July, things finally calm down. Morning brings 6ft from the E at a 9-second period, with 628 combined energy. The wind is light offshore from the W – almost glassy. That’s clean surf, and the size is back in fun, manageable territory. It’s not a standout (score is modest), but it’s the best we’ve seen in over a week. Wednesday the 22nd morning has 5ft from the E with a light SW offshore – again, clean and rideable. Thursday and Friday mornings the 23rd and 24th also offer small, clean 4ft E swell with light offshore or cross-off winds. These mornings are your best bet for a decent, uncrowded paddle.
Looking out to the weekend of the 26th and 27th, we get a bit of a north wind kicking up, making things choppy again. Monday the 27th morning has 3ft from the E with a light cross-off NW wind, so it’s clean but small. Tuesday the 28th morning wraps things up with 3ft E swell and light offshore – surfable but very ordinary.
So, the only real standout I’d point to is Tuesday the 21st through Thursday the 24th mornings. The swell direction from the E matches the optimum SE direction well enough, winds are light and favorable, and the size is perfect for a beginner to intermediate session. Just remember, Northwall can draw a crowd when conditions line up, so get in early. The big stuff earlier in the period? Leave that for the kites or the experts.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | ESE 10 | S 7 | S 12 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
38 | 29 | 30 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 251 | 871 | 1173 | 950 | 876 | 865 | 794 | 1220 | 1478 | 1310 | 1411 | 1210 | 1276 | 1114 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 7:43PM1.83m | 8:02AM1.09m | 8:31PM1.86m | 8:52AM1.12m | 9:17PM1.84m | 9:40AM1.14m | 10:01PM1.75m | 10:26AM1.14m | 10:43PM1.62m | 11:13AM1.13m | 11:24PM1.47m | 12:00PM1.12m | 00:04AM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:49PM0.17m | 2:30AM0.20m | 1:43PM0.13m | 3:16AM0.15m | 2:35PM0.11m | 4:00AM0.12m | 3:25PM0.12m | 4:42AM0.12m | 4:14PM0.16m | 5:21AM0.14m | 5:02PM0.24m | 6:00AM0.17m | 5:52PM0.34m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | ESE 10 | S 5 | ESE 9 | N 10 | E 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 10 | — | S 20 | S 21 | S 20 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 |
38 | 29 | 30 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 149 | — | 8 | 9 | 30 | 36 | 32 | 59 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | S 8 | S 7 | S 12 | E 9 | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 17 | — | — | S 15 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 18 | S 17 |
32 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | N 10 | E 11 | — | — | — | S 19 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | E 18 | S 19 | — | — |
21 | 20 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | WNW 2 | SW 3 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
33 | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | — | 17 | 251 | 871 | 1173 | 950 | 876 | 865 | 794 | 1220 | 1478 | 1310 | 1411 | 1210 | 1276 | 1114 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 189 | 4 | 265 | 315 | 315 | 189 | 247 | 26 | 79 | 247 | 79 | 524 | 525 | 65 | 247 | 481 | 189 | 83 | 247 | 27 |
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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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