Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SSE swell with 685 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, checkin’ in from the North Wall.
Right now, the surf is pretty flat and ordinary. We’ve got a few small clean waves on Tuesday morning, but they’re weak and the conditions are just barely surfable. Don’t get your hopes up for the first few days – it’s a slow start. Wednesday and Thursday are even smaller, with a mix of wind that’s not doing us any favours.
Come Friday the 31st of July, we start to see a pulse of energy. The morning has a 4 ft swell from the south, with a period pushing 10 seconds, and the wind is cross-offshore. It’s a bit marginal, but the combined energy is moderate (376). The afternoon gets a bit better with a longer 12-second period swell, still 4 ft, and the energy climbs a touch (385). Still not firing, but it’s a step in the right direction.
Now, the real standout is Sunday the 2nd of August. This is the one to circle. The morning brings a clean 5 ft swell from the SSE, with a 10-second period, and we’ve got offshore winds from the southwest. The combined energy is strong (755), and the wave comment is calling for very good surf conditions. The break is a beach/groyne/river setup, very consistent, and the swell is heading the right way. The water temp is about average for the time of year. Just keep an eye on the crowds – it can get busy here sometimes.
Monday the 3rd of August is also a solid option. The morning has the same 5 ft swell from the SSE, a 12-second period, and light offshore winds. The energy is still strong (700). It’s a great follow-up session to Sunday.
After that, the surf drops off again. The second week (from the 4th of August onwards) is mostly weak and poor, with a few small, clean, but unremarkable days. The 9th of August (Sunday) has a little bump with a 4 ft SE swell, 8-second period, and cross-offshore wind, but it’s not a world-beater.
The long-range standout is Sunday the 2nd of August – that’s the one. It’s still a week away, so it’s promising but not locked in. Keep your fingers crossed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 16 | SE 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 180 | 132 | 92 | 44 | 28 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 191 | 167 | 219 | 353 | 253 | 685 | 643 | 643 | 433 | 400 | 371 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:26AM0.99m | 7:49PM1.62m | 8:06AM1.03m | 8:23PM1.64m | 8:43AM1.07m | 8:57PM1.63m | 9:18AM1.10m | 9:30PM1.60m | 9:54AM1.13m | 10:04PM1.53m | 10:31AM1.16m | 10:39PM1.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:02AM0.41m | 12:58PM0.35m | 2:35AM0.34m | 1:40PM0.31m | 3:06AM0.28m | 2:19PM0.28m | 3:37AM0.24m | 2:58PM0.26m | 4:08AM0.21m | 3:38PM0.27m | 4:38AM0.21m | 4:20PM0.29m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | E 6 | S 7 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | S 7 | ENE 7 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 180 | 132 | 92 | 44 | 15 | 9 | 22 | 23 | 36 | 77 | 40 | 353 | 253 | 685 | 8 | 643 | 433 | 300 | 326 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 6 | S 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | E 7 | E 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 14 | ENE 6 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 14 |
| kJ | 30 | 27 | 13 | 16 | 28 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 167 | 104 | 29 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 266 | 400 | 371 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | SE 7 | E 12 | S 16 | ENE 7 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 18 | SSE 15 | ESE 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 48 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 15 | 53 | 75 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 2 | — | NNW 2 | — | ENE 6 | — | S 6 | SSE 7 | — | S 10 | S 5 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 11 | E 5 | ENE 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 19 | — | 103 | 191 | — | 219 | 47 | 150 | — | 643 | 12 | 41 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 247 | 203 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 8 | 32 | 26 | 8 | 26 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
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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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