Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 4,882 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s heading our way for the next couple of weeks.
It’s a heavy start, and the first few days are for the brave only. We’ve got a big SE swell hitting the coast, but it’s just too much for the break. Water temp is spot on for the season, so no shocks there.
The first real chance to paddle out is around Tuesday, July 22nd. Northwall (beach/groyne/river) is the only spot in the game, and it’s a mixed bag. The swell drops to a more manageable 5ft from the E, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is still moderate (402), but the key is the wind. On Wednesday morning, we get a light offshore breeze from the WSW. That’ll clean it right up. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so 5ft is pushing it, but it’s surfable. Wednesday afternoon goes onshore, so the morning is the window.
After that, things get small and ordinary. Thursday the 23rd has some 4ft E swell with a light offshore, but it’s weak energy (191) and the period is short at 8 seconds. It’s surfable, but nothing special. Then we hit a dry spell. From Thursday afternoon through the 25th, it’s either too small, blown out, or just messy. There’s a spike on Friday the 24th with a 10ft SSE swell, but it’s cross-offshore with a short 8-second period – that’s just a big, lumpy mess.
The best, and the real standout, is Sunday, July 26th. The morning brings a 4ft SSE swell with a long period of 11 seconds. That’s groundswell, and it’s got some energy (333). The wind is offshore from the SW, which is perfect. The waves will be clean, the sets will have punch, and the long period means you’ll have time to get set. The 4ft height is a sweet spot. The crowd factor is “sometimes”, so you might have company, but it’s worth it.
After that, the second week is quiet. The swell drops under 3ft, the energy is weak (all under 100), and the wind is mostly cross or onshore. Thursday, July 31st has a 3ft ESE swell with a very long 13-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s a tease. The best chance in that second week is Saturday, August 1st. The morning is glassy, with a 3ft ESE swell at 12 seconds. It’s small, but it’s clean. The energy is moderate (276). It’s not a classic, but it’s the only flash of potential in a long, flat stretch.
So, to wrap it up: the late July window on Wednesday the 22nd is a solid call, but Sunday the 26th is the one to circle. It’s the best combo of clean, offshore wind and a decent, long-period swell. The rest is a game of patience.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat night, light winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4623 | 4882 | 4132 | 3919 | 2510 | 1931 | 1658 | 1115 | 804 | 538 | 461 | 412 | 322 | 232 | 190 | 144 | 382 | 212 | 268 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:24PM1.47m | 12:00PM1.12m | 00:04AM1.31m | 12:52PM1.12m | 00:43AM1.16m | 1:49PM1.13m | 1:25AM1.03m | 2:55PM1.17m | 2:15AM0.93m | 4:04PM1.23m | 3:22AM0.87m | 5:04PM1.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:00AM0.17m | 5:52PM0.34m | 6:37AM0.22m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — |
mm | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | E 11 | — | SSE 17 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | S 10 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 76 | 859 | — | 55 | 37 | 57 | 73 | 1115 | 804 | 538 | 461 | 412 | 322 | 232 | 190 | 144 | 64 | 80 | 268 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 19 | S 23 | S 21 | — | S 13 | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | NE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | — | 117 | 11 | 9 | — | 87 | — | 70 | 61 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 2 | 21 | 48 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 24 | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | SE 16 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 14 | E 12 | — | — | SE 8 | S 12 | NE 8 | NE 9 |
| kJ | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 10 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 11 | 14 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — |
| kJ | 4623 | 4882 | 4132 | 3919 | 2510 | 1931 | 1658 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 11 | 87 | 382 | 212 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 571 | 578 | 578 | 203 | 203 | 65 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
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