
Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 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, looking at the next couple of weeks for us. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it. There’s not a lot on the cards right away, but we’ve got a couple of windows that are worth keeping an eye on.
We’ll start with the main joint, Northwall. This is a beach/groyne/river setup that’s exposed and very consistent, so it always has a pulse. The water temp is sitting around a normal 68° for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
The first real opportunity looks to be Monday morning, August 3rd. We’ve got a clean 6 ft SSE swell pushing in with an 11-second period, which gives it some decent energy (771). The wind is light from the W, which puts it in a clean cross-off position. That’s a solid start to the week. Later that day, the wind swings NE and it gets messy, so hit it early.
After that, it gets real quiet. Tuesday the 4th through to Saturday the 9th is a long run of small, weak surf and cross-onshore breezes. We’re looking at waves around 2 ft to 3 ft with energy readings dropping to triple digits at best, but mostly sub-100. Not worth paddling out for.
Sunday morning on the 9th breaks the silence a little. We get a brief window of glassy conditions and a 3 ft E swell. It’s not going to fire, but it will be surfable and clean. The crowds are sometimes here anyway, so it might be pretty quiet. The afternoon picks up wind again, so it’s a short-lived window.
The next real standout is a long way off. Friday morning, August 16th, looks promising. An offshore SW breeze will groom a 3 ft SSE swell with a very long 13-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy (384), and it should wrap in nicely for some clean, lined-up walls. This is one for the experienced crowd; it’s not big, but that period will give it punch. The only caveat is the forecast is far out, so keep your fingers crossed.
Lastly, and this is the one to circle on your calendar, Monday morning, August 17th. We’re looking at an 11-second S swell, but the energy reading is really pumping (757). The wind is a clean cross-off from the SW, and the waves are around 4 ft. The swell direction is a little south of optimum, but it should still produce very good surf. This is the standout of the whole period.
So, to wrap it up: Monday morning the 3rd is your first call, Sunday the 9th is a backup glassy day, and Friday the 16th, but especially Monday the 17th, are the ones to get excited about for the longer term.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | 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 11 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
584 | 500 | 726 | 458 | 225 | 105 | 59 | 117 | 151 | 126 | 54 | 55 | 46 | 66 | 161 | 154 | 120 | 109 | 81 | 72 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 4:40PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:23AM0.36m | 11:34PM0.46m | |||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 8 | S 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 |
584 | 500 | 726 | 458 | 225 | 105 | 59 | 117 | 151 | 126 | 54 | 55 | 34 | 48 | 161 | 154 | 120 | 53 | 53 | 72 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 13 | S 21 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | S 5 | S 6 | ENE 7 | S 8 | S 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
255 | 295 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 32 | 46 | 66 | 53 | 59 | 70 | 109 | 81 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 21 | S 21 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | E 18 | S 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
9 | 18 | 36 | 9 | 29 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 37 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 28 | 16 | 12 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | NNW 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
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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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