
Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,461 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s 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 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (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 Northwall’s got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s gonna be a slow burn, with a few windows that’ll get the heart pumping if you time it right.
Saturday the 5th kicks off, but it’s a write-off. Swell is tiny at 2ft from the south, and the wind is only good in the morning when it’s glassy – but with only 121 (weak to moderate energy) behind it, you’re looking at ankle-biters. Afternoon gets nasty with a 16 mph cross-onshore, so don’t bother.
Sunday the 6th is a total dud. Swell drops to 1ft and the wind is all over the place. Not worth paddling out.
Monday the 7th sees a pulse of new swell, hitting 5ft from the south with 475 (moderate energy) behind it. Wind is cross-off in the morning, keeping it clean, but the quality is borderline. It's a beach/groyne setup, so that 9-second period won’t do it any favours. Better for beginners, but it’s not gonna be pretty. Afternoon gets lumpy.
Tuesday the 8th is more of the same. Morning has 4ft from the SSE, clean with cross-off wind, and energy at 275 (moderate). It’s rideable but forgettable. Afternoon swell jumps to 7ft, but a cross-shore wind makes it choppy.
Wednesday the 9th – this is your standout moment. Morning glass, dead calm, and a solid 7ft SSE groundswell rolling in with a long 11-second period and 1045 (strong energy). The water temp is about average for this time of year. That’s a combo that’ll have the walls peeling. This is proper experienced-surfer territory – too big for beginners – but the lines will be clean, punchy, and well worth the early alarm.
Thursday the 10th is a write-off. The morning is blown out by 22 mph winds, and the afternoon swell hits 10ft with 1503 (very strong energy). That’s just dangerous at this break, unless you’re a madman.
Friday the 11th offers a decent clean-up. Morning has 7ft from the SSE with a cross-off wind, the energy is 756 (moderate to strong), and the conditions are described as very good. This could be a solid session for intermediates and above, but keep in mind the afternoon drops off to 4ft.
The weekend of the 12th and 13th is disappointing. Swell hangs around 3ft with long period (11 seconds), but the wind is cross or cross-onshore, making it chunky and unappealing. The water is still about average temp-wise.
Monday the 14th morning – another hidden gem. Glassy conditions, 4ft of SSE swell with a very long 12-second period, and 411 (moderate energy). That’s a groundswell that’ll wrap in nicely at a point setup, but at a beach/groyne it might break a bit too straight. Still, if you get it in the early glass, it’ll be clean and fun for a smaller board. Afternoon ruins it.
From Tuesday the 15th all the way to Saturday the 20th, it’s a long, flat, or blown-out stretch. Swell sits between 2ft and 4ft, winds are mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and energy stays low. There are a few glassy mornings (like Friday the 18th morning) but with only 2ft and 146 (weak energy), it’s barely a ripple.
Honestly, if you want to get wet, aim for Wednesday morning the 9th. That’s the big one. For a quieter, smaller wave, Monday morning the 14th with the glass and long-period swell is your backup.
Stay safe, watch for those bigger days, and I’ll see you out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | S 10 | S 9 | N 5 | S 9 | E 10 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
127 | 94 | 40 | 53 | 27 | 17 | 310 | 459 | 865 | 294 | 258 | 561 | 1010 | 1027 | 656 | 373 | 618 | 1461 | 1048 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 9 | S 10 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | SSE 18 | ENE 9 |
127 | 94 | 40 | 35 | 101 | 85 | 40 | 459 | 620 | 8 | 18 | 9 | 1010 | 1027 | 656 | 373 | 14 | 31 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSE 20 | E 9 | SSE 23 |
17 | 11 | 28 | 18 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 8 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 39 | 7 | 105 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | E 9 | SSE 12 | S 8 | E 10 | S 19 | — | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 9 | — | — | ENE 9 | NE 6 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 |
14 | 27 | 30 | 11 | 18 | 7 | — | 16 | 15 | 7 | — | — | 16 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 6 | SE 3 | SSE 8 | — | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | NE 3 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
— | — | 30 | 53 | 153 | 11 | 310 | — | 865 | 294 | 258 | 561 | — | — | 2 | — | 618 | 1461 | 1048 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 418 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 26 | 79 | 0 | 26 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 254 | 8 | 203 | 491 | 27 |
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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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