
Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SE swell with 7,326 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with SE 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 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North wall in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the cards for Northwall over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a slow start. The first real surfable day is this Sunday, the 12th, but it's pretty weak. The swell is coming in from the SE, a modest 4ft with a short period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is only 287 (weak). The wind is a cross-off from the WNW at 12 mph, keeping things clean, but the quality is marginal. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about normal for this time of year. Sunday afternoon stays small and clean, just a touch smaller. Honestly, Monday the 13th drops off into tiny, ordinary waves, and then from Tuesday the 14th through Wednesday the 15th, it's a full-on flat spell. There's next to nothing happening for a few days.
Now, pay attention because things get intense. From Wednesday the 15th afternoon, the south swell starts to kick in, but it's a mess. Strong winds from the south at 22 mph, and the swell jumps to 7ft, but the period is a horrible 6 seconds. That's all wind chop and no shape. By Thursday the 16th morning, the swell explodes to a massive 15ft from the south, with a combined energy of 3529 (very strong). This is way too big for Northwall, and the wind is howling. Unless you're a total expert on a massive board, stay out of the water. The rest of that week is a series of huge, stormy swells, all over 10ft, with strong cross-offshore winds. It's a proper winter swell event, but it's not for the faint-hearted or for standard surfing. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for a few days.
The real standout window opens up on Monday, the 20th of July. After the big stuff settles, we get a solid 8ft ESE groundswell (10-second period), and the combined energy is a strong 1223. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the south at 9 mph, keeping it clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – the size will be pushing it for beginners, but it's a proper, powerful wave. Tuesday the 21st is also a good call, with a 6ft ESE swell and light offshore winds from the SW, making for a very clean morning session. The waves will have good shape.
Looking further out, the swell drops again through the end of the month. Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th are small and ordinary. The best of the second week is probably Sunday the 26th, with a 8ft S swell and clean cross-off winds, though the period is short at 8 seconds, making it a bit lumpy. It's a better option than the flat days, but not a true standout.
If you're an experienced surfer, mark Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st in your calendar. The swell is solid, the wind is clean, and the energy is there. The rest of the run is either too small, too big, or just average.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Wed morning, strong winds from the S by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 10 | S 6 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
248 | 175 | 70 | 38 | 28 | 32 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 369 | 1110 | 3529 | 3874 | 2119 | 1689 | 1667 | 2554 | 3861 | 7326 | 5848 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:52PM1.74m | 7:09AM1.06m | 7:43PM1.83m | 8:02AM1.09m | 8:31PM1.86m | 8:52AM1.12m | 9:17PM1.84m | 9:40AM1.14m | 10:01PM1.75m | 10:26AM1.14m | 10:43PM1.62m | 11:13AM1.13m | 11:24PM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:51AM0.21m | 1:39AM0.28m | 12:49PM0.17m | 2:30AM0.20m | 1:43PM0.13m | 3:16AM0.15m | 2:35PM0.11m | 4:00AM0.12m | 3:25PM0.12m | 4:42AM0.12m | 4:14PM0.16m | 5:21AM0.14m | 5:02PM0.24m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 10 | S 4 | S 10 | N 10 | — | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 18 | S 17 | S 21 | S 21 | SSE 21 |
248 | 175 | 70 | 38 | 28 | 32 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | — | 13 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 22 | 33 | 33 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | S 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
39 | 39 | 22 | 32 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | S 8 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NNW 4 | W 3 | SW 3 | — | WNW 2 | WSW 2 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 6 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 16 | 369 | 1110 | 3529 | 3874 | 2119 | 1689 | 1667 | 2554 | 3861 | 7326 | 5848 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 189 | 4 | 265 | 405 | 315 | 189 | 362 | 26 | 281 | 741 | 578 | 578 | 571 | 571 | 491 | 571 | 362 |
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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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