North wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North wall sea temperature is
20.7° 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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with 1,667 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 14th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 19th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Well, to be honest, it’s a bit of a slow start and a mixed bag for the Northwall stretch. The first few days are pretty ordinary—just a gentle 2ft to 1ft swell from the south-east, and while the water temp is a pretty standard 69° for this time of year, the conditions are just not worth paddling out for. The first real sniff of something decent doesn’t pop up until Monday, 22 July. The morning looks clean with a light south-west offshore breeze and a 4ft swell from the east, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a moderate 206, so it’s not a world-beater, but it’s a clean, surfable bank. That’s the pick of the early days.

But the real standout—and I mean the one that gets the heart pumping—is Thursday morning, 16 July. Now, this is a big one. The swell is pumping at 10ft from the south-south-east, with a period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 1078, which is strong. The wind is a clean south-west offshore at 22 mph. However, this is a serious word of caution: at 10ft, this is strictly for experts only. It’s going to be a heavy, powerful, and challenging day at Northwall. Beginners, stay well clear. The morning session is the window, as the afternoon drops to 8ft but still has a marginal call.

There’s a bit of a lull after that big swell, with some messy, windy days from the 17th through the 20th. The cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions make it a kite surfer’s dream more than a paddle surfer’s, with the swell sitting around 7ft to 10ft but with poor quality.

The next good window pops up on Wednesday, 22 July, with that 4ft clean morning swell, and then again on Tuesday, 28 July. That morning has a 3ft swell from the east with a gentle offshore breeze and a combined energy of 223. It’s clean, it’s fun, and it’s a solid option for a paddle.

The last real standout is the same day, Tuesday, 28 July, in the morning. The swell is 3ft from the east, but the wind is offshore from the south-west at 9 mph, and the combined energy is 223. It’s a clean, consistent day for the intermediate crew.

Overall, this is a spot that can dish up some serious power, but you’ve got to pick your windows. The big 10ft day on 16 July is the one for the experienced, and the 22nd and 28th mornings are the best bets for the rest of us.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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9
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Energy kJ
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297
1020
1072
727
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611
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732
1667
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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W
15
WSW
15
SSE
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WSW
20
SSW
30
SSE
25
S
35
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25
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High Tide
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
12:00PM1.12m
00:04AM1.31m
Low Tide
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
6:00AM0.17m
5:52PM0.34m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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