
Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,847 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I'm looking at the surf outlook for Northwall. Let's get into it.
The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag. We've got two distinct pulses of significant swell, but the conditions around them are tricky. The first big one is a doozy, but it's a real challenge. The second one, a week and a half out, is the one to circle on the calendar if you're an experienced surfer.
The forecast starts with Wednesday the 9th showing a 5ft swell from the SSE, but with a moderate cross-onshore breeze, it's just choppy and messy. Not worth a paddle.
Thursday the 10th is where it gets interesting. A solid 12ft swell from the SSE, with the combined energy of all swells directing here hitting a massive 2009. That's strong wave energy. The wind is a clean cross-offshore, so the surf will be clean. However, an 12ft swell is only for the experts. This is big, powerful stuff. The period is a moderate 9 seconds.
Friday the 11th through to Tuesday the 17th is a long stretch of marginal or poor surf. The swell drops right off, and the winds are mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore, keeping things messy. There's a lot of nothing in this window. On Monday the 14th, we get a brief moment of glassy conditions, but the swell is only 3ft, so it's a very small, ordinary session. Not a stand-out.
Then we get to the real highlight. Saturday the 19th of September. Another big 12ft SSE swell arrives, with the combined energy at 2122, even stronger than the first pulse. The wind is a clean cross-offshore in the morning, offering perfect conditions. Again, this is expert territory only. The swell is too big for beginners. If you have the skill and the nerve, this is the best day on offer. The Sunday the 20th still has a solid 8ft swell, but with a light cross-onshore wind, it's not as clean.
After that, the energy fades and the winds become unfavourable, so the window closes up.
For the average surfer, the pickings are slim. The Thursday the 10th and Saturday the 19th are the only two real standouts, and both are serious, heavy days. The water temperature is sitting around 69°F, which is about 1°F below average for this time of year, so pretty normal. No major warmth or chill.
The break is a beach/groyne/river setup, and with the long period (11 seconds) on the 19th, it can break a bit straight. But with that size and clean wind, it'll still be a memorable session for the brave.
Keep an eye on the forecasts, because this is a waiting game. The first week is mostly a write-off, but that second weekend is a big red circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, light winds from the SE by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
257 | 1847 | 1601 | 1125 | 803 | 683 | 741 | 410 | 173 | 141 | 146 | 163 | 124 | 167 | 141 | 123 | 88 | 55 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:35AM1.31m | 7:53PM1.66m | 8:15AM1.39m | 8:32PM1.59m | 8:54AM1.44m | 9:08PM1.50m | 9:31AM1.46m | 9:42PM1.38m | 10:09AM1.46m | 10:14PM1.25m | 10:47AM1.43m | 10:46PM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:41AM0.15m | 1:30PM0.15m | 2:17AM0.13m | 2:16PM0.13m | 2:50AM0.13m | 3:00PM0.16m | 3:22AM0.15m | 3:42PM0.23m | 3:52AM0.19m | 4:24PM0.32m | 4:21AM0.25m | 5:07PM0.42m | |||||||
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | 6 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | S 18 | E 9 | SSE 22 | E 13 | E 13 | SSE 9 | E 14 | S 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 6 |
56 | 6 | 7 | 98 | 4 | 4 | 489 | 16 | 173 | 68 | 82 | 163 | 124 | 167 | 141 | 123 | 88 | 55 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 15 | S 23 | E 15 | E 13 | S 22 | E 14 | S 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 9 | S 11 | SSE 18 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 8 | SSE 10 |
13 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 7 | 74 | 141 | 146 | 65 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 2 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | E 15 | E 15 | NE 15 | N 16 | ENE 13 | NE 15 | E 14 | E 13 | SSE 18 | SSE 20 | E 11 | SSE 16 | NE 8 | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 12 | E 12 |
1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 110 | 129 | 2 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | — |
257 | 1847 | 1601 | 1125 | 803 | 683 | 741 | 410 | 114 | — | — | 67 | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 254 | 27 | 247 | 247 | 32 | 38 | 27 | 8 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 4 | 148 |
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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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