North wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North wall sea temperature is
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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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, S swell with 6,928 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 17th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we've got a bit of a quiet start, so don't be in a rush to grab your board. The real action is a good week away, but there are some promising pulses on the horizon. The water temp is sitting right on the average for this time of year at 70°, so nothing unusual there.

The only spot in the mix is Northwall, a beach/groyne/river break that's very consistent. It's a beginner-friendly spot, but that doesn't mean it's always a walk in the park.

Friday 10th July isn't anything special. We're looking at a 7ft SE swell, but the cross-off wind from the SSW keeps it clean enough. The energy is moderate (1043), but the forecast says it's marginal. Not a day to get too excited about.

Saturday 11th July morning is where it starts to get interesting. A clean 5ft SSE swell with a perfect offshore from the WSW and light wind. The energy is still moderate (653), but the conditions are *very good*. This is a solid window for a paddle. The afternoon turns onshore, so make the most of the morning.

Sunday and Monday drop right off. The swell fades to less than 3ft, and the energy falls away to weak (97 by Monday morning). Not worth the drive.

Tuesday 14th July through Wednesday 15th July are flat. The swell is tiny, energy is in the low double digits, and the wind is howling. A write-off.

Now, here's the big one. Thursday 16th July morning, a solid 12ft S swell rolls in, but the wind is a strong cross-off at 45 km/h. The energy is massive (1815), but the forecast warns the swell is too big for this break. Same story for the afternoon and right through to Sunday 19th July. The swell sits between 10ft and 16ft, with huge energy readings hitting 6841. The winds are cross-off or offshore, but these are expert-only conditions. The break is going to be a washing machine. If you're a pro, keep an eye on Saturday 18th July morning – a 13ft SSE swell with a moderate cross-off and clean conditions. Still, only for the experienced.

Monday 20th July morning things settle back to a much more manageable 6ft SSE swell. The wind is offshore and light, the energy is moderate (509), and the forecast says *very good surf conditions*. This is a standout for the average surfer. A solid day.

Tuesday 21st July morning is also a good call: 4ft SSE swell, light offshore, clean. Nice.

The end of the window on Friday 24th July morning has a 4ft SE swell with a gentle offshore, and the energy is moderate (409). Good, clean fun.

But the real standout of the whole 16 days – if you're an experienced surfer – is Saturday 25th July morning. An 8ft SSE swell, glassy conditions with the wind from the NW at just 5 km/h, and the energy is very strong (1880). The forecast says *excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers*. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The crowd profile at Northwall says crowds are "sometimes", so you might have some company, but with conditions like that, it'll be worth it.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly flat or small, with a decent window on Saturday 11th July morning. The second week brings a massive, expert-only swell from the 16th to the 19th, then a great run of cleaner, smaller waves from the 20th. The absolute best on offer is the glassy, 8ft session on Saturday 25th July morning.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the S by Wed night).

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SE
10
2.1
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11
1.8
SE
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1.5
SSE
10
1.3
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12
1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1018
730
411
429
347
248
145
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63
42
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40
1060
1793
1851
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Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
S
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
NE
15
NW
20
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
10
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10
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20
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15
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15
SE
15
WSW
20
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35
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High Tide
4:56PM1.45m
4:58AM1.00m
5:57PM1.61m
6:09AM1.02m
6:52PM1.74m
7:09AM1.06m
7:43PM1.83m
8:02AM1.09m
8:31PM1.86m
8:52AM1.12m
9:17PM1.84m
9:40AM1.14m
10:01PM1.75m
Low Tide
11:33PM0.45m
10:50AM0.24m
00:42AM0.37m
11:51AM0.21m
1:39AM0.28m
12:49PM0.17m
2:30AM0.20m
1:43PM0.13m
3:16AM0.15m
2:35PM0.11m
4:00AM0.12m
3:25PM0.12m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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