
Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,461 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period. 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on offer for the home break.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. Friday the 4th is tiny and messy, with only 1ft of weak SSE swell and a cross-onshore breeze – not worth paddling out for. Saturday the 5th, though, shows a glimmer early. We’ve got a clean 3ft S swell rolling in at 10 seconds, and the wind is dead glassy in the morning. The combined energy is moderate (152), so there’s a little bit of push, but the conditions are described as "ordinary." It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about. Saturday afternoon and all of Sunday are back to poor with rising wind and chop.
Monday the 7th morning is our first real standout. The swell jumps to 5ft from the S with an 8-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The combined energy hits 479 (moderate), and the forecast says "expect good surf conditions." This is a beginner-friendly crowd, and the break is very consistent. The water temp is 69°, which is about normal for this time of year. That Monday morning session will be the best early call.
Tuesday the 8th is marginal – a bit lumpy and bigger, but the wind is messy. Wednesday the 9th morning, however, is a serious standout. The swell is 7ft from the SSE with a 10-second period, but the wind is totally glassy – dead calm. The combined energy is very strong (1099). This is big, clean, and powerful. But at 7ft, it’s getting into expert territory. If you’ve got the skills, that Wednesday morning will be the session of the forecast. The period is just over 11 seconds, so it’s a groundswell, and it’ll have some good shape and energy, with longer lulls between sets. The afternoon gets blown out by a strong cross-onshore, so nail the morning.
Thursday the 10th is too big – 10ft and 35 km/h winds – that’s for experts only, and even then, the wind is cross and lumpy. Friday the 11th through the rest of the second week is a mix of cross-offshore and cross-onshore winds, with swell dropping and rising but never really aligning perfectly. The 14th (Monday morning) has a glassy 5ft, but at only 7 seconds, it’s a short-period, weaker swell. The 15th (Tuesday morning) has 7ft again, but it’s cross-on and messy.
The final days from the 17th onward are poor – small, short-period, and windy. A couple of those days have a 14-second period swell on the 18th, but it’s tiny (1ft) and blown out, so not worth it.
Bottom line: The standout is Wednesday the 9th morning – glassy, 7ft SSE groundswell, very strong energy. Best for experienced surfers. The Monday the 7th morning is the best for the less experienced – 5ft, clean, and consistent. Everything else in the second week is a gamble or a washout.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | SSE 13 | S 10 | S 9 | N 5 | S 9 | SE 4 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
34 | 127 | 125 | 40 | 53 | 27 | 16 | 233 | 324 | 720 | 283 | 245 | 419 | 1108 | 1083 | 685 | 380 | 804 | 1461 | 1079 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:55AM0.94m | 3:02PM1.46m | 3:36AM0.92m | 4:24PM1.53m | 5:03AM0.98m | 5:30PM1.61m | 6:04AM1.09m | 6:24PM1.67m | 6:52AM1.20m | 7:11PM1.69m | 7:35AM1.31m | 7:53PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:30PM0.52m | 7:49AM0.41m | 10:09PM0.49m | 9:10AM0.42m | 11:24PM0.39m | 10:32AM0.37m | 00:18AM0.29m | 11:42AM0.29m | 1:02AM0.21m | 12:39PM0.20m | 1:41AM0.15m | 1:30PM0.15m | 2:17AM0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | SSE 13 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 8 | S 10 | NE 7 | SSE 11 | NE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 23 |
26 | 127 | 125 | 40 | 35 | 104 | 85 | 40 | 324 | 720 | 8 | 66 | 10 | 1108 | 1083 | 685 | 380 | 14 | 8 | 105 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | S 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | NE 6 | E 9 | NE 8 | E 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 18 | SSE 16 | ENE 9 |
34 | 17 | 11 | 28 | 18 | 27 | 16 | 17 | 155 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 26 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 5 | E 9 | SSE 12 | S 8 | E 10 | S 19 | — | NNE 6 | E 9 | NNE 9 | E 10 | — | ENE 9 | NE 6 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 |
28 | 8 | 27 | 30 | 11 | 18 | 7 | — | 22 | 15 | 8 | 16 | — | 16 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | — | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 6 | SE 4 | SSE 7 | — | — | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 7 | — | — | NE 6 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
18 | — | — | 31 | 53 | 137 | 15 | 233 | — | — | 283 | 245 | 419 | — | — | 2 | — | 804 | 1461 | 1079 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 0 | 0 | 418 | 38 | 0 | 75 | 19 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 26 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 254 | 0 | 26 | 970 | 65 |
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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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