Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SSE swell with 605 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Northwall. It’s a beach/groyne/river break that’s pretty consistent, but we’ve got a long stretch before the goods show up. Water temp is about 69°F, right around normal for the season.
We start Saturday, August 29th. Morning has a clean 4ft swell from the SSE, with a cross-off wind out of the S at 9 mph. Energy is moderate at 378. Not a classic, but it’s rideable. The afternoon gets sloppy with cross-shore chop, so morning wins.
Sunday the 30th brings a bump – 6ft in the morning, still clean with that cross-off breeze. Energy jumps to 645. It’s got push, but there’s a marginal tag on it, so watch the tide. Afternoon is similar at 5ft.
Monday the 31st offers 5ft in the morning, clean, but still that iffy call.
Then we hit a real dry spell. From Tuesday, September 1st through Monday, September 7th, the swell drops to between 1ft and 3ft. Mostly small, ordinary waves. A few clean moments, like Tuesday morning with a glassy 3ft and a light offshore from the SW, but honestly, it’s flat for a week. Energy bottoms out at 34 – basically nothing.
Now, the real action starts Tuesday, September 8th. Morning sees 6ft from the S, and by the afternoon it’s 6ft from the SSE, but the key is the offshore wind from the W at 9 mph and energy hitting 1005. Conditions are set for excellent surf for experienced folks.
The biggest standout is Wednesday, September 9th, morning. 6ft from the SSE with a 16-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell, packing a massive 1625 energy. Winds are light offshore from the WSW at 6 mph, glassy conditions. This is the session to aim for. That long period will give you better shape, but on a beach break, it might wall up a bit. For a skilled surfer, it’s a gift. The afternoon gets ruined by a cross-onshore, so get it early.
Thursday the 10th is clean in the morning with 3ft – very good conditions. Friday the 11th morning is glassy with 5ft and a 12-second period. Saturday the 12th holds a nice 4ft glassy morning.
Then it fades into small, choppy stuff from the 13th.
So, bottom line: the first week is slim pickings. Circle Wednesday morning, September 9th – that’s your best shot at something special.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 320 | 218 | 237 | 605 | 418 | 312 | 329 | 238 | 157 | 87 | 150 | 154 | 119 | 114 | 78 | 56 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 59 | 54 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 12:28PM1.43m | 00:36AM1.03m | 1:38PM1.44m | 1:55AM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:47AM0.31m | 7:03PM0.49m | 6:41AM0.37m | 8:30PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | NNE 5 | S 10 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | S 10 |
| kJ | 320 | 218 | 36 | 36 | 43 | 312 | 25 | 22 | 157 | 87 | 150 | 154 | 119 | 114 | 78 | 12 | 52 | 24 | 15 | 19 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | NE 10 | N 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 10 | E 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 54 | 55 | 4 | 2 | 42 | 41 | 64 | 96 | 91 | 73 | 71 | 68 | 70 | 68 | 45 | 56 | 45 | 51 | 52 | 59 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 7 | — | E 15 | NE 15 | S 17 | NE 13 | E 12 | E 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 15 | NE 11 | NNE 4 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 9 | SE 13 | ENE 9 | E 10 | S 4 | S 5 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 36 | 39 | 47 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 45 | 7 | 29 | 28 | 9 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | E 6 | N 4 | — | NNE 4 | N 4 | — | NNE 4 | — | SSW 3 | — | NNE 5 |
| kJ | — | 27 | 237 | 605 | 418 | — | 329 | 238 | — | — | 6 | 9 | — | 10 | 11 | — | 21 | — | 4 | — | 20 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 27 | 137 | 26 | 27 | 0 | 8 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 282 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 189 | 0 |
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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).
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