Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 7,000 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s 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 (Jul 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 21s. 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 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the jargon and talk about what’s really happening for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a real gem waiting for you if you’ve got the patience.
Our only spot in the mix is Northwall. It’s a beach and groyne setup, exposed to the swell, and it’s very consistent. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year.
The first few days are a total bust. Friday, July 17th, is a mess – 2.4m to 2.5m of short-period, lumpy SSE swell with a fresh cross-shore wind. Just skip it.
Saturday, July 18th, is clean but dangerous. The swell jumps to 3.0m in the morning and hits 5.0m by the afternoon, with a moderate to strong energy reading. The wind is cross-off, but that’s big, powerful stuff – only for the experts. Beginners, stay well clear.
Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th are back to messy, with strong cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions, even with 3.0m to 3.5m of swell rolling in.
We finally get a break on Wednesday, July 22nd. The swell drops to 1.4m to 1.5m from the E, and the wind goes glassy. The combined energy is weak (419 and 368), but it’s clean and glassy. This is a great, easy-going session for anyone.
The real standout, the one that’s got me talking, is Saturday, July 25th. We’ve got a clean 2.2m swell from the S with a 10-second period, and the wind is offshore from the SW. The combined energy is strong (1606). The wave comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best on offer – a solid, clean, powerful swell. Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are still surfable but more marginal.
The end of the period, around July 29th to 31st, sees the swell drop to 0.6m to 1.2m. The wind is clean, and there’s a very long period (14 seconds) on the 31st, which is a long-period groundswell. At a beach break, it might be a bit straight, but for a mellow session, it’s nice.
So, bottom line: the first week is a dud. The best bet is Saturday, July 25th for the experienced crew. Wednesday the 22nd is the pick for the beginners. The rest is small and clean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1109 | 748 | 843 | 843 | 1040 | 4489 | 5078 | 2374 | 2048 | 2000 | 1998 | 1720 | 1316 | 893 | 755 | 529 | 380 | 333 | 294 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 10:01PM1.75m | 10:26AM1.14m | 10:43PM1.62m | 11:13AM1.13m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:42AM0.12m | 4:14PM0.16m | 5:21AM0.14m | 5:02PM0.24m | 6:00AM0.17m | 5:52PM0.34m | 6:37AM0.22m | 6:45PM0.45m | 7:15AM0.28m | 7:47PM0.56m | 7:55AM0.33m | 9:04PM0.63m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
mm | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 18 | S 15 | S 21 | S 22 | SSE 21 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 14 | ESE 10 | S 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 9 | 31 | 5 | 36 | 82 | 43 | 37 | 64 | 57 | 39 | 1720 | 75 | 893 | 755 | 529 | 380 | 333 | 294 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | SSE 18 | S 12 | — | N 9 | — | — | S 24 | S 23 | S 17 | — | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 33 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 11 | 11 | 6 | — | 57 | 72 | 71 | 62 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 22 | — | — | — | S 21 | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 8 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1109 | 748 | 843 | 843 | 1040 | 4489 | 5078 | 2374 | 2048 | 2000 | 1998 | — | 1316 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 362 | 481 | 525 | 65 | 79 | 571 | 578 | 562 | 526 | 247 | 65 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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