Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 4,826 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period with ESE 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 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North wall in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming up over the next couple of weeks. We’re only looking at one spot, Northwall, and it’s a real mixed bag. The forecast kicks off with a big, windy mess, so we’ve got a few days of waiting before anything really becomes worth paddling out for.
The first few days are a total washout. Sunday the 19th is a no-go with a strong cross-shore wind and a big, lumpy 15ft swell from the southeast. The wave energy is very high (4242), but it’s all cross-chop and poor conditions. Monday the 20th is still too big for the break, with an 12ft swell and moderate cross-shore winds. Not what you want.
Things start to settle down a bit from Tuesday the 21st, but the swell drops to around 7ft and the conditions are only marginal. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.
The first real standout window opens up on the morning of Wednesday the 22nd. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the east with a 9-second period, and a light offshore wind from the WSW. The water temp is about 69°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The wave energy is moderate (415), and the conditions are clean. This is a solid, fun-sized day for a beginner-friendly spot.
There’s another good run from the 25th through the 27th. Saturday the 25th morning sees a small 4ft swell from the south, but with a light offshore wind and a long 10-second period. It’s clean and the wave energy is moderate (310). The morning of the 27th (Monday) is also a beauty: 5ft from the south with a moderate offshore wind, clean conditions. But the true standout of this stretch is the afternoon of the 27th. We’ve got a 5ft southeast swell, an 11-second period, and it’s glassy. The combined energy is 640, and conditions are set to be very good.
Now, for the experienced crew, keep your eyes on Wednesday the 29th. The morning session brings a solid 8ft swell from the SSE with a very long 16-second period. The wave energy is a massive 3373. The wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean. This is excellent surf, but that size with that long period will be a handful at a beach break. It’s for experts only, and it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
After that, the first week of August looks smaller and more inconsistent. The 3rd of August morning has a tiny 3ft swell from the SSE, but with a very long 15-second period and light offshore winds. It’s clean, but tiny. The afternoon picks up to 6ft from the SSE, but the wind swings onshore, making it a bit bumpy.
Overall, the best bets are the morning of the 22nd for a clean, fun beginner-friendly wave, and the afternoon of the 27th for the glassy, long-period swell. The big one on the 29th is the wildcard for the experienced paddlers.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4194 | 4547 | 4558 | 2681 | 1600 | 1297 | 821 | 614 | 471 | 372 | 326 | 237 | 176 | 137 | 101 | 494 | 544 | 315 | 270 | 233 | 289 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 12:00PM1.12m | 00:04AM1.31m | 12:52PM1.12m | 00:43AM1.16m | 1:49PM1.13m | 1:25AM1.03m | 2:55PM1.17m | 2:15AM0.93m | 4:04PM1.23m | 3:22AM0.87m | 5:04PM1.32m | 4:42AM0.86m | 5:54PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:52PM0.34m | 6:37AM0.22m | 6:45PM0.45m | 7:15AM0.28m | 7:47PM0.56m | 7:55AM0.33m | 9:04PM0.63m | 8:39AM0.37m | 10:39PM0.65m | 9:30AM0.40m | 11:55PM0.62m | 10:26AM0.41m | 00:47AM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 19 | — | S 17 | SSE 14 | E 10 | S 12 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 |
| kJ | 37 | — | 86 | 37 | 1600 | 75 | 821 | 614 | 471 | 372 | 326 | 237 | 176 | 137 | 101 | 47 | 544 | 315 | 270 | 233 | 289 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 24 | S 23 | — | — | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 16 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | — | — | 57 | 144 | 70 | 61 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 45 | 44 | 29 | 18 | 284 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SE 15 | SSE 16 | SE 15 | S 14 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | S 12 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 18 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 12 | 12 | 18 | 11 | 65 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | SSW 3 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 4194 | 4547 | 4558 | 2681 | 181 | 1297 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 128 | 494 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 578 | 481 | 203 | 203 | 65 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 8 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
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