North wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

Issued: 9 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's North wall sea temperature is
21.5° C

Normal for this time of year

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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 3,115 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 (Jul 04) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 4th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 7th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Righto, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Northwall.

First thing to note – the water temp is sitting at 71°F, which is about bang on average for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises when you get in.

The pattern starts off with a bit of a flat spell, then a big pulse of swell rolls in from Monday 6 July, but here’s the catch – that swell is gonna be too big for this break. We’re talking 10ft to 12ft from the SSE, with a combined energy that’s absolutely pumping (1368 up to 5116). That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s a beach/groyne/river setup, so with a period of 8 to 11 seconds, it’s gonna be a heavy, dumping mess. The wind is cross-off and cross-shore, staying fresh, so it won’t be clean. Honestly, for paddle surfing, it’s a write-off. If you’ve got a kite, that Monday-to-Thursday window looks like a whole different story.

The standout window, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Friday 10 July morning. The swell drops to 8ft from the SSE, period 10 seconds – still a solid groundswell, but we’ve got a light offshore breeze from the SW, and the break is clean. The combined energy is still strong at 1134, so there’s plenty of grunt, but it’s manageable for experienced surfers. This is the best on offer, no question.

Then Saturday 11 July morning is another good shout – 6ft from the SSE with a light offshore wind from the WSW. That’s clean, glassy conditions, and the energy is moderate (637). A solid session for those who know what they’re doing.

After that, the swell backs right off. From Sunday 12 July onwards, we’re looking at small, weak surf – 0.7ft to 4ft – with a lot of cross-on and onshore wind. The combined energy drops to under 300, and the wave comments are all “poor” or “ordinary.” There’s a big gap of flatness from the 13th through to the 18th, with only tiny, messy waves.

Then, on Sunday 19 July, another big pulse shows up – 13ft from the S, period 10 seconds, combined energy 3370. But again, it’s way too big for Northwall. Expert-only, and even then, with a light offshore wind, it’s going to be a wall of water. Not a recommended paddle session for the average surfer.

So, to wrap it up: the clear winner is Friday 10 July morning at Northwall. If you miss that, Saturday 11 July morning is a decent backup. Everything else in the 16-day window is either too big, too small, or too messy. Stay frothing for that Friday.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Thu night).

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
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2
2
1
0
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4
4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
10
1.3
SSE
7
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
11
3
SE
11
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
11
1.9
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
141
181
205
149
151
1211
1222
1331
1611
1781
2200
3020
2779
1938
1220
1701
1412
1042
1126
1114
862
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSW
20
SSW
30
S
35
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
S
20
SSW
35
S
25
S
20
SSW
25
S
25
SW
25
SSW
20
SSE
10
S
15
SW
15
S
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
11:03AM0.94m
11:09PM1.43m
11:47AM0.96m
11:49PM1.34m
12:37PM1.00m
00:33AM1.25m
1:33PM1.07m
1:25AM1.15m
2:38PM1.17m
2:27AM1.07m
3:48PM1.30m
3:41AM1.01m
4:56PM1.45m
Low Tide
4:36PM0.32m
5:58AM0.22m
5:24PM0.36m
6:35AM0.23m
6:19PM0.41m
7:15AM0.24m
7:24PM0.47m
8:00AM0.25m
8:41PM0.51m
8:52AM0.26m
10:09PM0.51m
9:49AM0.26m
11:33PM0.45m
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3
3
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1
3
6
3
4
4
3
1
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Temp °C
17
17
17
16
17
17
17
17
17
16
18
16
16
18
16
16
17
16
16
17
16
Feels °C
14
15
15
11
12
10
11
11
12
11
11
10
12
13
11
12
13
12
14
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
10
0.7
ESE
12
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
13
0.6
ESE
14
0.6
E
13
0.6
ESE
12
0.5
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
12
3
SSE
11
3
SE
11
1.3
ESE
12
3
SSE
11
0.1
S
23
2.3
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
11
1.9
SSE
11
Energy kJ
141
150
205
149
151
222
143
125
119
83
46
28
2337
1938
472
1701
11
1042
1126
1114
862
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
13
0.5
ENE
8
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
S
23
0.3
SSE
16
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
20
0.2
E
11
Energy kJ
58
35
98
123
3
2
3
3
11
53
8
7
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.7
SSE
12
0.4
NE
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
S
21
Energy kJ
13
19
147
10
1
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
5
1.3
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
4
1.8
S
6
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
Energy kJ
62
181
34
235
1211
1222
1331
1611
1781
2200
3020
2779
1220
1412
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
5
3
4
1
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
8
0
0
8
79
247
65
703
37
26
79
79
26
27
8
19
38
0
0
8
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
1
2
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
9
7
4
4
4
5
4
5
6
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
9
7
7
5
8
7
5
6
9
8
9
8
5
5
5
4
9
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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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