North wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's North wall sea temperature is
20.7°C
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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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, S swell with 330 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with N 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 3rd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 7th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Northwall.

Right now, there’s a bit of a slow start. The surf is small and the conditions are pretty average, so you’re not missing much if you stay on land. Wednesday the 2nd has a tiny 2ft south swell, but a cross-shore wind messes it up. Thursday and Friday stay small, with a little clean window on Thursday morning and Friday morning, but the waves are only around 2ft—barely worth paddling out for.

We’ve got a real gap of poor surf from here, through the weekend and into the early part of next week. The energy is weak, with combined swell readings mostly in the low hundreds (196, 157, 127) and wind is often onshore or choppy. Saturday afternoon sees a jump in size to 4ft, but the period drops to a terrible 5 seconds and it’s a windy mess—looks more like a washing machine than a surf break.

Now, here’s the standout. Monday morning, September 7th is your best bet by a long shot. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and that south swell comes in at 4ft with a solid 12-second period. The water temp is about 69°F which is normal for this time of year. The combined energy is a solid 341—moderate but clean. That’s going to be smooth, lined-up waves with no wind chop. If you can get out there early, that’s the session to aim for. The swell is coming from the south, which isn’t the absolute optimum for Northwall (SE would be better), but with glassy conditions and that long period, it’ll still be fun.

After Monday, it goes a bit average again. Tuesday and Wednesday are small and cross-shore. Then things get interesting but tricky. Friday, September 11th brings a big pulse of swell—10ft from the SSE with a 9-second period. The combined energy hits 1573, which is strong. But that’s too big for Northwall, especially for beginners, and the short period means it’ll be a lumpy, close-out mess. The wind is light cross-shore, but the sheer size makes this one for experts only, and even then, it’s questionable. Saturday the 12th drops to 8ft but the wind is cross-on, and it’s still messy.

The second week has a few small windows—Monday morning, September 14th has 5ft but onshore wind, and Tuesday the 15th has 6ft with a cross-shore breeze. Nothing special. Thursday the 17th afternoon has a surprise: glassy conditions again with a 5ft swell from the NNE, but the period is only 6 seconds, so it’ll be short and crumbly.

So to wrap it up: Monday morning, September 7th is the clear winner. Glassy, clean, shoulder-high waves with a nice long period. Get on it. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too big and messy. Crowds are possible at Northwall on that Monday, but with the early glass, you might beat the rush.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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330
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137
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:30AM1.43m
11:38PM1.16m
12:28PM1.43m
00:36AM1.03m
1:38PM1.44m
1:55AM0.94m
3:02PM1.46m
3:36AM0.92m
4:24PM1.53m
5:03AM0.98m
5:30PM1.61m
6:04AM1.09m
6:24PM1.67m
Low Tide
5:53PM0.41m
5:47AM0.31m
7:03PM0.49m
6:41AM0.37m
8:30PM0.52m
7:49AM0.41m
10:09PM0.49m
9:10AM0.42m
11:24PM0.39m
10:32AM0.37m
00:18AM0.29m
11:42AM0.29m
1:02AM0.21m
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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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