North wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North wall sea temperature is
20.3° C
0.3° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. 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 0.4m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
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, this is Rusty checkin' in for the Northwall stretch. We've got a bit of a mixed bag ahead, so let’s break it down.

We start off with some action kickin' in this Sunday morning, August 2nd. It's clean with a 5ft SSE swell, period around 9 seconds, and a light 3 mph S cross-off breeze. The water's sitting at a pretty average 69°, so nothing unusual there. Energy’s moderate at 652, but the wave comment says it’s very good surf conditions. That morning window is the pick of the first few days. By afternoon, the wind swings SE at 9 mph and goes cross-shore, making things a bit more marginal.

Monday morning, August 3rd, looks promising too. Clean again with a 5ft SE swell, a solid 11-second period. That longer period should give some decent shape, and with a light 3 mph WSW offshore wind, it’ll be lined up nicely. The energy is up there at 718. This is a real good window to paddle out. Afternoon turns onshore and messy.

Tuesday the 4th drops off fast. Swell fades to 3ft with a short 8-second period, energy plummets to 141. There’s really nothing worth the paddle from Tuesday afternoon through the rest of the week. We’ve got a long gap of ordinary to poor conditions until things start looking up again.

Friday morning, August 7th, shows a glimmer of hope. Glassy conditions with a 3ft S swell and a 10-second period. Energy is moderate at 245. That glassy morning is a standout in an otherwise flat spell. Saturday the 8th is also glassy in the morning with a similar 3ft S swell. Good for a small-wave session, but don’t expect much push.

Now, the real standout comes a week later. Saturday, August 15th, and Sunday, August 16th. We’re looking at proper winter groundswell. Saturday morning sees a 7ft SSE swell with a very long 14-second period. The energy is huge at 2883. That’s a powerful, raw swell, and it’s glassy with a light SSE breeze. This is for experienced surfers only – it’ll be too much for beginners. That long period will make it a bit tricky at a beach/groyne setup, but if you’re on it, expect excellent conditions. Sunday morning, August 16th, then pushes up to 8ft from the SSE with a 13-second period and 2073 energy. Again, experts only. Clean with a light cross-off breeze. These two mornings are the absolute best on offer, but they’re a long-range call, so don’t lock it in just yet. That 8ft is pushing the limit for most crew.

Monday the 17th fades quickly into a 5ft SSE swell with strong cross-off winds and rain showers, so things go backward after that big pulse.

So, overall: struggle through the first week for small clean windows. The true standouts are the mornings of August 15th and 16th for experienced surfers only. This is a swell worth waiting for.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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S
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W
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WSW
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NE
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NW
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SW
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NNE
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High Tide
10:31AM1.16m
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
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Temp °C
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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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