
Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,586 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Northwall. We've got a 16-day window, but it's a slow start with a few days of flat or poor conditions before things start to build.
The first real chance to get wet is on Saturday the 5th. The morning looks glassy, with a light 3ft south swell pushing through, and the water temp is a normal 69°F – nothing unusual. It's surfable, but the combined energy is only moderate (152). It's a start, but don't get too excited; it's ordinary.
The swell builds through the start of the next week. Monday the 7th sees a 4ft south swell with a short period of 8 seconds, and the energy is picking up (187), but it's still just ordinary. The real action starts to show on Tuesday the 8th, with an 8ft SSE swell, but that's getting big for a beginner, and the wind is fresh. The energy is strong (931), but the surf is marginal.
Wednesday the 9th is the standout. The morning is glassy, and we have a solid 7ft SSE groundswell with a 12-second period. The combined energy is very strong (1219), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is your best bet. The swell direction is SSE, which is in the optimum window for Northwall. The water is still about average for the time of year. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
Thursday the 10th gets even bigger, with a 10ft SSE swell in the afternoon, but that's too big for most, and the wind is strong. It's a clean cross-off, but that size is for experts only. The energy is massive (1180). The following week, from the 11th to the 14th, sees a mix of strong SSE groundswells, but the winds turn messy with cross-shore and cross-on conditions, making it marginal at best. The morning of the 11th has a 6ft swell with a very long 14-second period, but the wind is messy, and the energy is huge (2385).
After that, things drop off. From the 14th through the 17th, we're looking at small, weak swells and poor conditions. The energy drops to low two-digit and three-digit values, with no real quality surf. The morning of Wednesday the 16th is glassy, but the swell is a tiny 1.0ft (19 energy) – not worth the paddle.
The final weekend, the 18th and 19th, sees a return of big, long-period SSE groundswells. The 18th morning has an 8ft swell with a 14-second period, but the wind is strong and cross-off. The energy is massive (2449), but it's marginal. The 19th is similar, with a 8ft swell and cross-shore winds. It's all very powerful, but the conditions are messy.
So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is the morning of Wednesday the 9th. With a 7ft groundswell, glassy conditions, and strong energy, that's the session to aim for if you're an experienced surfer. The morning of Saturday the 5th is a tiny, glassy option if you're just desperate for a paddle.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 5 | S 8 | SSE 11 | S 9 | S 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
53 | 34 | 127 | 125 | 39 | 35 | 27 | 17 | 86 | 172 | 469 | 194 | 217 | 906 | 1096 | 1203 | 773 | 455 | 383 | 1165 | 1535 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 1:38PM1.44m | 1:55AM0.94m | 3:02PM1.46m | 3:36AM0.92m | 4:24PM1.53m | 5:03AM0.98m | 5:30PM1.61m | 6:04AM1.09m | 6:24PM1.67m | 6:52AM1.20m | 7:11PM1.69m | 7:35AM1.31m | 7:53PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:30PM0.52m | 7:49AM0.41m | 10:09PM0.49m | 9:10AM0.42m | 11:24PM0.39m | 10:32AM0.37m | 00:18AM0.29m | 11:42AM0.29m | 1:02AM0.21m | 12:39PM0.20m | 1:41AM0.15m | 1:30PM0.15m | 2:17AM0.13m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SSE 13 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 8 | SSE 11 | S 9 | SSE 11 | NE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 18 |
50 | 26 | 127 | 125 | 39 | 35 | 82 | 82 | 53 | 172 | 469 | 194 | 48 | 9 | 1096 | 1203 | 773 | 455 | 15 | 7 | 348 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | E 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | E 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 16 | E 15 | NE 15 |
53 | 34 | 17 | 11 | 28 | 11 | 27 | 16 | 17 | 30 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | S 5 | E 9 | SSE 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | — | NNE 7 | NE 6 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 |
29 | 28 | 14 | 27 | 30 | 18 | 18 | 17 | — | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | — | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | S 4 | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | SE 3 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | S 6 | SSE 9 | S 10 | — | NE 6 | — | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 |
3 | 13 | — | — | 25 | 32 | 109 | 6 | 86 | — | — | — | 217 | 906 | 332 | — | 2 | — | 383 | 1165 | 1535 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 38 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 8 | 281 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 254 | 0 | 281 | 981 | 65 |
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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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