North wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North wall sea temperature is
20.4° C
0.4° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,618 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with ESE 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North wall in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 20th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 20th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 20th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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 menu for Northwall over the next couple of weeks.

The first bit of the run is a bit of a bummer, honestly. We're looking at a solid, but messy, pulse of swell coming in on Monday the 20th of July. The swell is a thumping 10ft from the ESE but with a 16 mph cross-shore from the SSE, it's going to be a choppy, blown-out mess. The combined energy is a solid 1981, so there's plenty of power, but the conditions are just not there for a clean ride. It's going to be a real wrestle out there, and honestly, for a beach/groyne setup like this, it looks more like a kite session than a paddle session. The water temp is pretty normal for the time of year, sitting at 69°.

Things start to look up by Wednesday the 22nd of July. The early morning shows the swell dropping to a much more manageable 5ft from the East, but the real winner is the wind. A light offshore from the WSW at 6 mph is going to put a real nice face on those waves. The energy is still moderate at 458, and it’s a long 10-second period, so expect some decent shape. This is a solid, clean option for a beginner-friendly wave.

Thursday the 23rd builds on that. Morning session is a winner again with a 4ft Easterly swell and that same light offshore from the WSW. The period drops to 8 seconds, so it’s a bit more of a windswell feel, but with clean conditions, it’s still a very fun wave for the groms and longboarders. The energy is a comfortable 233.

Now, the real standout is Saturday the 25th of July. The morning is looking *excellent*. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the South, with a very long 12-second period. That’s groundswell, folks. It’s going to have some serious push and long, clean lines. The wind is a light offshore from the West at 6 mph, and the combined energy is a strong 1037. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s going to be a bit more powerful, so it’s better suited for the experienced crew, but the quality is going to be top-notch. The swell direction is from the S, which is a bit off the optimum SE direction for this break, but the clean conditions and solid energy make up for it.

The following week is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning of the 27th has a clean 3ft S swell, and the 30th of July has a clean 4ft from the S. The end of the week, on Friday the 31st of July, sees a return of the long-period groundswell. The morning has a 4ft swell from the SSE with a 12-second period and glassy conditions. That’s a very tempting, clean option. The energy is 498, moderate but with that long period, it’ll have plenty of punch.

After that, the surf tails off a bit. The first week of August has some smaller, more ordinary swell, mostly in the 3ft to 4ft range. The standout in this second week is actually Tuesday the 4th of August. The afternoon shows a 10ft swell from the SSE with a 9-second period, and a combined energy of 1682. But the wind is a cross-off, and the report says it's too big for this break. That’s a solid, powerful swell, but it’s strictly for the experts, and even then, it’s going to be a handful.

Overall, the best bet is without a doubt the Saturday the 25th of July morning session. That’s the one with the quality, the power, and the clean conditions. The Friday the 31st of July morning is a worthy backup if you miss that one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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0
2
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1
0
1
2
4
1
2
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
ESE
10
2.5
ESE
10
2.2
E
10
1.9
E
9
1.7
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.7
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.5
S
12
1.2
SSE
14
1.2
SSE
11
0.9
S
11
1.1
SSE
13
1
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1924
1452
961
614
533
408
359
311
210
165
107
87
277
171
617
577
390
205
431
279
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
15
SE
5
SSE
10
WSW
10
NNE
10
NW
10
WSW
10
SE
10
WSW
25
S
20
S
15
WSW
10
W
15
NNE
10
W
10
SW
10
SE
5
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
00:43AM1.16m
1:49PM1.13m
1:25AM1.03m
2:55PM1.17m
2:15AM0.93m
4:04PM1.23m
3:22AM0.87m
5:04PM1.32m
4:42AM0.86m
5:54PM1.41m
5:49AM0.89m
6:35PM1.50m
Low Tide
6:45PM0.45m
7:15AM0.28m
7:47PM0.56m
7:55AM0.33m
9:04PM0.63m
8:39AM0.37m
10:39PM0.65m
9:30AM0.40m
11:55PM0.62m
10:26AM0.41m
00:47AM0.56m
11:21AM0.40m
1:27AM0.49m
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6:33
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6:33
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5:07
5:07
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5:10
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Temp °C
19
18
18
18
18
17
18
17
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Feels °C
14
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17
9
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12
15
14
15
13
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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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