
Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 2,285 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.
We’re in for a quiet start, but things are shaping up to have some real highlights later on. The first few days will be a bit of a write-off for a decent paddle, but don’t tune out just yet.
Sunday 6th September is a complete non-starter. It’s tiny, with a weak 1 ft swell from the south and a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 45, so it’s basically flat. The morning is clean with a light cross-off breeze, but there’s just no power to work with.
Monday 7th September morning is where we get our first real taste of life. The swell jumps to a solid 6 ft from the south, with a clean 9-second period. The combined energy is a moderate 580, and the wind is a gentle cross-off from the SSW. This is a good, clean session for the crew, but the afternoon chops it up.
Tuesday 8th September is a write-off for surfing. The swell is 4 ft in the morning, but the wind is pumping at 16 mph, making it messy. The afternoon sees a 7 ft swell, but it’s short-period junk at 7 seconds and a strong onshore wind.
Wednesday 9th September morning is a hidden gem. The swell is 6 ft from the SSE, with a period of 9 seconds and a combined energy of 482. The wind is dead glassy – 0 mph. That’s as clean as it gets, and the sets will be rolling in nicely. This is a standout for the first week.
Thursday 10th September is a big day, but not for the faint of heart. The swell is pumping 12 ft in the morning from the SSE, with a massive combined energy of 2381. That’s way too big for beginners, and it’s only for experts. The wind is a clean cross-off, but the size will be intimidating.
Friday 11th September through Saturday 12th September is a mixed bag. The swell stays big, around 8 ft to 10 ft, but the wind is cross-off in the mornings, keeping it clean. The crowd is likely to be thick at Northwall, and the consistency is very good, so expect some proper waves if you’re experienced.
Sunday 13th September morning is another standout. The swell drops to a manageable 5 ft from the SSE, with a period of 11 seconds and a combined energy of 698. The wind is glassy from the SSW at 3 mph. This is a beautiful, clean morning with some real quality. The water is 69°, which is about average for the time of year, so no major surprises there.
Monday 14th September through Tuesday 15th September sees the swell drop off significantly. The waves get smaller, and the wind turns onshore, making it choppy and poor for surfing.
Wednesday 16th September is still on the small side, with a 3 ft swell and marginal conditions.
Thursday 17th September is a complete write-off. The swell is tiny at 2 ft, but the wind is howling at 22 to 31 mph from the south. It’s a washout.
Friday 18th September roars back to life, but it’s too big. The swell hits 13 ft in the morning with a combined energy of 4038. That’s a massive, powerful swell. It’s only for experts, and the wind is moderate cross-shore, creating a bit of cross-chop.
Saturday 19th September stays huge, with 12 ft to 10 ft swells. The energy is off the charts, but it’s still too big for most.
Sunday 20th September is the absolute best of the entire forecast. The morning is glassy, with a 6 ft swell from the SSE, a period of 12 seconds, and a combined energy of 1466. The wind is dead calm. This is a long-period groundswell, so it will have long gaps between sets, making paddling out a little easier, and the waves will have plenty of shape. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon turns onshore, but that morning session is a dream.
Monday 21st September finishes the period with a 5 ft swell, but the wind is cross-on, making it marginal.
The real standout here is the Sunday 20th September morning session at Northwall. Glassy conditions, a solid 6 ft SSE swell, and a long 12-second period. That’s a proper session. The Wednesday 9th September morning is also a cracking little window worth chasing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 9 | SE 4 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
27 | 21 | 484 | 565 | 551 | 243 | 276 | 377 | 826 | 466 | 452 | 322 | 2285 | 1467 | 1079 | 782 | 1371 | 1046 | 898 | 1024 | 807 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 8:15AM1.39m | 8:32PM1.59m | 8:54AM1.44m | 9:08PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:16PM0.13m | 2:50AM0.13m | 3:00PM0.16m | 3:22AM0.15m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 25 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 18 | E 8 | E 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | SSE 11 |
85 | 88 | 40 | 565 | 551 | 243 | 11 | 10 | 826 | 466 | 452 | 56 | 82 | 89 | 64 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 807 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 10 | E 10 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 14 | E 13 | ENE 14 | E 9 | E 13 | E 13 |
27 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 8 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 9 | — | — | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 18 | E 15 | SSE 22 | — | S 22 | NE 15 | E 14 | NE 15 | E 13 |
18 | 17 | — | 15 | 15 | 15 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 49 | — | 9 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | SSE 9 | S 7 | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | — |
— | 21 | 484 | — | — | — | 276 | 377 | — | — | — | 322 | 2285 | 1467 | 1079 | 782 | 1371 | 1046 | 898 | 1024 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 79 | 26 | 0 | 79 | 8 | 26 | 65 | 8 | 0 | 254 | 26 | 137 | 491 | 26 | 26 | 65 | 0 | 26 | 32 | 0 |
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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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