Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, S swell with 307 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with S 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what the next couple of weeks are looking like. It’s a slow start, but there’s a couple of days that will light it up.
Right now, we’re in a pretty quiet stretch. The first week or so is mostly small, messy, and not worth paddling out for. You’ll see knee-high waves, but the wind is usually all over the place – choppy, blown-out, not the kind of stuff that gets you excited. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 200, so it’s flatter than a pancake. There’s a little pulse on the 5th afternoon with a 1.2m swell from the NNE, but that’s a 5-second windswell with a 25 km/h cross-onshore wind – that’s a scratchy, wasted session, not a surf.
Then we hit a real dead zone. From the 6th right through to the 9th, it’s the same story: small, weak, and ugly. The conditions are just not giving us a break. It’s a long, dry spell for anyone wanting a proper wave.
But hold on, because things change in a big way on the 10th of September. Thursday morning at Northwall (beach/groyne/river) is the standout. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the S, with a solid 11-second period. The combined energy is a strong 818, and the wind is offshore from the W at 20 km/h. That’s a good offshore breeze cleaning up the sets, creating nice, lined-up walls. The water temp is a normal 69°, right on the money for this time of year. This is the one to circle on your calendar – it’s the best of the whole 16-day window.
The next morning, Friday the 11th, is a different animal. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the S, with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 2001. That’s a lot of power. The wind is light and cross-off from the SSW, making it clean. But listen, this is big. 8 ft is expert territory. If you’re not confident in the water, stay on the beach and watch. It’s set up for the experienced crew only.
The weekend of the 12th and 13th keeps the swell going, but it drops back to a more manageable 6 ft to 6 ft, with clean to glassy conditions on the Sunday morning (13th), with a light offshore from the SW. That’s a great session, but the Thursday morning is still the pick of the bunch.
Looking further out, the 14th of September is a little gem. Monday morning sees a 3 ft swell from the ESE, 11-second period, and the wind is dead glassy from the SW. Combined energy is 264, so it’s not a huge day, but it will be pure, clean peelers. Perfect for a longboard.
After that, the second week tails off into small, ordinary conditions again. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The 16th has a clean 2 ft swell, but it’s just small.
So, to wrap it up: You’ve got a long wait for the first real swell. The big, clean window is Thursday the 10th through to Sunday the 13th, with Thursday morning (10th) being the absolute winner. Friday the 11th is for the big-wave chargers only. And for a calm, glassy cruiser, the 14th morning is your sleeper.
Keep your eyes on the sky, and I’ll see you in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | N 6 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | S 10 | NNE 5 | E 10 | S 10 | E 10 | SSE 14 | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
143 | 125 | 116 | 85 | 58 | 57 | 53 | 89 | 53 | 34 | 58 | 96 | 64 | 20 | 31 | 17 | 204 | 223 | 137 | 198 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:52PM1.28m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:56PM0.33m | 5:04AM0.26m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NNE 5 | S 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 5 | NNE 5 | S 10 | S 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SSE 14 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 11 |
143 | 125 | 116 | 85 | 58 | 36 | 53 | 55 | 48 | 21 | 17 | 96 | 24 | 72 | 52 | 25 | 204 | 223 | 90 | 198 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 11 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | NNE 6 | S 7 | NNE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | E 10 | SSE 5 | E 5 | SSE 13 | NE 4 |
71 | 68 | 70 | 48 | 45 | 57 | 29 | 53 | 53 | 25 | 27 | 10 | 28 | 18 | 31 | 17 | 28 | 11 | 137 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | NE 11 | NNE 4 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 9 | NE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | S 9 | E 5 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 9 |
84 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 45 | 4 | 28 | 28 | 34 | 58 | 27 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | NNE 4 | — | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | SSE 3 | E 3 | — | — | NNE 5 | — | — | SE 4 | — | E 5 | ENE 8 | NE 4 |
10 | 15 | — | 31 | 26 | 55 | 50 | 89 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 64 | — | — | 6 | — | 10 | 66 | 26 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 281 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 4 | 189 | 0 | 19 | 79 | 26 | 79 | 282 | 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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