Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 524 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North wall in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and let's get into what's on the menu for the North Wall stretch. The water temp here is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing unusual.
The next couple of weeks kick off with a bit of a tease. We've got a run of small, messy conditions that won't have you rushing to wax up. From Wednesday the 19th through to the end of the month, it's mostly a string of marginal or poor surf days, with only a few brief windows of okay conditions. The standout is shaping up to be Wednesday morning, the 19th, with a solid 5ft SE swell, a period of 11 seconds, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 641, and with that glassy wind, the North wall will be clean and offering some proper waves. Given it's a beginner-friendly spot, but moderate swell, it's a good one for those with a bit of confidence. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so get in early.
After that, things drop off fast. Thursday morning the 20th has a smaller 5ft ESE swell, but it's a short-period 8 seconds, and while the wind is offshore, the energy is lower at 293. It's clean, but not a standout. The rest of the week into the weekend is a write-off with tiny, weak swells, poor wind, and low energy (around 85-128). Sunday morning the 23rd offers a glassy moment, but the swell is a mere 3ft.
We then have a long gap of poor to ordinary conditions all the way through to the end of the month. The next real highlight doesn't pop up until the 28th. Friday morning, August 28th, brings a 4ft SSE swell with a 10-second period, and cross-offshore winds from the WNW. The combined energy jumps to 345, and it's clean. That's your best bet for a decent session in the second week, but it's still a smaller swell.
The last day of the month, Monday the 31st, has a bigger 6ft SSE swell in the morning, but the energy is strong at 750. The wind is cross-offshore, so it's clean, but the forecast is only marginal. Given the size, it's one for the more experienced crew. The following week into September looks like it's back to small, weak, and mostly poor conditions.
So, pick your moment: Wednesday morning the 19th is the clear winner for a glassy, fun-sized swell. If you're patient, Friday the 28th morning is a solid, clean second option. The rest is a lot of waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 314 | 505 | 451 | 262 | 283 | 258 | 94 | 54 | 62 | 78 | 68 | 72 | 95 | 83 | 88 | 93 | 74 | 50 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:56PM1.10m | 12:56PM1.24m | 00:33AM0.98m | 1:57PM1.23m | 1:23AM0.89m | 3:12PM1.25m | 2:44AM0.83m | 4:26PM1.30m | 4:35AM0.84m | 5:22PM1.38m | 5:44AM0.90m | 6:06PM1.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:16AM0.35m | 7:14PM0.62m | 6:53AM0.42m | 8:32PM0.69m | 7:40AM0.48m | 10:22PM0.69m | 8:40AM0.52m | 11:39PM0.63m | 9:52AM0.53m | 00:24AM0.55m | 10:59AM0.50m | 00:58AM0.46m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 314 | 505 | 451 | 262 | 283 | 258 | 94 | 54 | 62 | 78 | 68 | 72 | 95 | 83 | 88 | 93 | 74 | 50 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 129 | 80 | 66 | 44 | 10 | 8 | 57 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 38 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | — | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | S 9 | SE 7 | S 18 | NE 9 | S 16 | — |
| kJ | 42 | 56 | 18 | 15 | — | 10 | 13 | 39 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 20 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | N 4 |
| kJ | 92 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 10 | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 20 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 281 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 282 | 38 |
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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).
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