North wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North wall sea temperature is
20.2° 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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM. 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 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 25th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get into it.

Well, mate, it’s a bit of a slow start here. The next week and a bit is looking pretty ordinary. We’ve got a few mornings that might be worth a paddle, but honestly, nothing to get too excited about until we get closer to the end of the month.

The first real chance to get wet is Saturday morning, the 22nd of August, at Northwall. It’s a beach/groyne/river setup that’s very consistent. The swell is a tiny 3ft from the ENE, and it’s a clean morning with a light cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is weak (78), so it’s more about getting a few small ones than anything epic. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

Sunday morning the 23rd is another one to look at. The swell is still small at 3ft from the ENE, but the wind is glassy. That’s a major positive. It’ll be clean, but again, it’s not going to be big. The combined energy is still weak (81). It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

The best of the first week is shaping up to be Wednesday morning, the 26th of August. Northwall should see a bit more size, with the swell kicking up to 4ft from the ENE. The wind is a light cross-offshore, which will keep things clean. The swell period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s windswell, but the energy is moderate (224). This is the standout for the first half of the forecast. Get out there early.

After that, the wind gets messy for a few days, and then we get a promising run starting on Monday, the 31st of August. The morning of the 31st has a 5ft swell from the E, and a light offshore wind from the west. That’s clean. It’s a short period again at 6 seconds, but the energy is moderate (215). It’s a good call.

The real standout, and the one I’m most excited about, is the morning of Thursday, the 3rd of September. Northwall should have a clean 4ft swell from the ENE, with a gentle offshore breeze. The period stretches to 10 seconds, which is a much better shaped wave. The energy is moderate (268). This is the best looking session in the whole 16-day window. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s promising.

The 2nd of September afternoon has a bigger 4ft swell from the E with a 11-second period, giving a solid 365 energy, but the wind is a moderate cross-offshore. It’s clean, but it’s in the afternoon. Still, a solid option for the more experienced crew.

Overall, we’ve got a few gems buried in there. The first week is mostly small and average, but the last few days of the month and the first of September look like they’ll deliver. The water is about average for the time of year. Stay patient, and hit that Wednesday morning the 26th and the Thursday morning the 3rd.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Sunday
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ENE
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11
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Energy kJ
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65
35
59
49
64
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64
87
121
131
134
262
242
183
170
179
168
142
103
Wind (km/h)
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N
25
NNE
15
N
10
NW
5
N
5
WNW
5
SW
10
ESE
10
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5
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25
NNE
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10
NW
15
NNE
10
SW
20
SSW
20
SSE
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:12PM1.25m
2:44AM0.83m
4:26PM1.30m
4:35AM0.84m
5:22PM1.38m
5:44AM0.90m
6:06PM1.45m
6:31AM0.98m
6:44PM1.52m
7:09AM1.06m
7:19PM1.57m
7:43AM1.14m
7:53PM1.59m
Low Tide
10:22PM0.69m
8:40AM0.52m
11:39PM0.63m
9:52AM0.53m
00:24AM0.55m
10:59AM0.50m
00:58AM0.46m
11:55AM0.45m
1:29AM0.37m
12:41PM0.38m
1:58AM0.30m
1:23PM0.32m
2:26AM0.24m
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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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