
Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SE swell with 880 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
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 coming our way.
This run of surf has a bit of a slow start, but there’s a real nice pulse of energy building through the first week, with a standout session early on. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The real highlight jumps out straight away. Sunday morning, August 2nd, at Northwall is where you want to be. We’ve got a solid 5ft swell rolling in from the SSE with a moderate 9-second period, and the combined energy is a decent 652 (moderate). The wind is a light 6 mph cross-offshore from the south, keeping the face clean. It’s a beach/groyne/river setup that’s exposed and very consistent, so it’s a good bet. The crowd factor is "sometimes" – so you might have a few others out, but it’s not a circus. Get on it early.
Monday morning, August 3rd, keeps the goods coming. Swell holds at 6ft from the SSE, period bumps up to 11 seconds, energy is a solid 726 (moderate). The wind goes offshore from the WSW at just 3 mph, making for clean, lined-up waves. This is another excellent window. The afternoon drops off with onshore winds, so make the most of the morning.
Through the middle of the week, things quieten down a fair bit. Tuesday morning, August 4th, has a small 4ft SSE swell with short 8-second period and only 187 energy (weak), but it’s glassy with a light NW wind – which is a rare treat. The waves will be small and weak, but if you’re after a mellow, clean session on a longboard, it’s worth a splash. Wednesday and Thursday mornings are similar, with small, clean-ish waves but not much grunt.
Friday morning, August 7th, shows a little pickup. Swell is 3ft from the south with a 10-second period, and energy is 242 (weak-to-moderate). Clean again with a light offshore from the SW. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.
The next standout is Saturday morning, August 8th. Swell bumps up to 5ft from the south, period is 9 seconds, and energy is a solid 537 (moderate). The wind is a cross-offshore from the SSW at 9 mph, which should keep things fairly clean. This is your second-best option for the week.
Sunday morning, August 9th, is another decent call with 4ft from the SSE, 8-second period, 284 energy (weak-to-moderate), and clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze. A solid, fun-sized morning session.
Monday morning, August 10th, delivers a surprise glassy morning with a 3ft SSE swell, 9-second period, and 231 energy. It’s tiny, but the glassy surface will make it look and feel better than it should be.
Looking further out, the second week gets a bit more interesting but with a big caveat. Tuesday morning, August 11th, has a nice 4ft SE swell with a long 11-second period, energy at 497 (moderate), and clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze. The longer period means better shaped waves, but it might wall up a bit on a beach break. Still, a promising morning.
The real wildcard is Friday, August 14th. The swell jumps hard – 10ft from the south with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1979 (strong). But the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-shore, creating lumpy, messy conditions. This is big, powerful, and ugly. Only for experts, and even then, it’s a battle. The following Saturday and Sunday, August 15th and 16th, are still big (7ft and 5ft respectively) but with that same messy cross-shore wind. The energy stays high (1353 and 693), but the quality is poor. Honestly, this stretch looks more like a kite-surfing show than a paddling session.
So, to wrap it up: your best bets are Sunday morning, August 2nd, and Monday morning, August 3rd. After that, the mornings stay clean but small, with a couple of decent windows on Saturday the 8th and Tuesday the 11th. The big swell in the second week is a messy beast, so keep your expectations in check.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
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670 | 424 | 550 | 500 | 694 | 458 | 251 | 156 | 52 | 171 | 145 | 122 | 78 | 66 | 84 | 74 | 198 | 284 | 225 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:04PM1.53m | 10:31AM1.16m | 10:39PM1.45m | 11:12AM1.19m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:38AM0.21m | 4:20PM0.29m | 5:11AM0.22m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
6 | 424 | 550 | 500 | 694 | 458 | 251 | 156 | 52 | 171 | 145 | 122 | 78 | 66 | 84 | 74 | 198 | 284 | 225 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
2 | 218 | 255 | 295 | 23 | 13 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 7 | 32 | 35 | 28 | 28 | 52 | 41 | 38 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 17 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 21 | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | ESE 10 | NE 9 | S 6 | NE 9 | E 18 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 16 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 6 |
6 | 10 | 18 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | W 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — |
670 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
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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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