Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SE swell with 362 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 0.6m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's cookin' at the Northwall.
The next sixteen days are pretty flat, honestly. There's a big gap of quiet days at the start before we see anything worthwhile. The beginning of the week has a bit of energy on the 3rd, but the quality is poor, so don't get too excited. For the most part, we're lookin' at a whole lot of nothin' until we hit the 18th.
The best session on the cards is shaping up for Tuesday morning, August 18th. The Northwall will have a clean, waist-to-chest high swell (3.9ft) comin' from the S with a period of 9 seconds. The wind will be gentle and cross-offshore, keeping everything tidy. The combined energy out there is moderate (303), so there'll be enough juice for a fun morning on a log or a funboard. The water temp is around 68.2°, which is about average for this time of year.
If you're a beginner, the rest of the 16 days is a bit of a write-off. Most of the swells are too small and inconsistent, or the wind is crap. You might get a look in on Tuesday morning the 4th of August, with a tiny 3.3ft SE swell and glassy conditions, but it's a very ordinary wave. The crowd situation at Northwall can be "sometimes" busy, so keep that in mind.
Honestly, the run-up to the 18th is a long stretch of flat or poor conditions. The good news is that the 18th morning looks like a genuine standout for a clean, cruisy session. Don't bother with the afternoons, as the wind often swings onshore. It's a waitin' game, but that Tuesday morning should be worth the patience.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | ESE 11 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 458 | 225 | 139 | 59 | 117 | 151 | 86 | 55 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 51 | 71 | 81 | 76 | 75 | 215 | 235 | 235 | 162 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | on | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:18PM1.35m | 11:59AM1.23m | 00:01AM1.23m | 12:54PM1.27m | 00:53AM1.12m | 2:02PM1.32m | 2:01AM1.01m | 3:21PM1.40m | 3:28AM0.96m | 4:40PM1.52m | 4:59AM0.97m | 5:46PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:07PM0.34m | 5:46AM0.24m | 6:01PM0.41m | 6:27AM0.28m | 7:07PM0.49m | 7:15AM0.32m | 8:29PM0.55m | 8:14AM0.35m | 10:07PM0.54m | 9:23AM0.36m | 11:34PM0.46m | 10:37AM0.33m | 00:37AM0.36m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | ESE 11 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 458 | 225 | 139 | 59 | 117 | 151 | 86 | 55 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 48 | 59 | 81 | 76 | 64 | 215 | 235 | 235 | 162 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | S 7 | ENE 7 | S 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | S 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 37 | 14 | 20 | 28 | 51 | 71 | 39 | 47 | 75 | 40 | 34 | 10 | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | NE 7 | E 13 | NE 7 | SSE 9 | NE 9 | S 8 | S 6 | ESE 8 | S 6 | SSE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 8 | SSE 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 21 | 7 | 22 | 32 | 32 | 25 | 16 | 30 | 18 | 32 | 8 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 7 | — | — | N 3 | S 5 | ENE 8 | — | WSW 2 | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | SW 3 | S 4 | — | — | NE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 12 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 44 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 9 | — | — | 53 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 0 | 0 | 189 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 27 | 8 | 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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