
Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, S swell with 1,175 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with ENE 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
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 cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a long stretch of weak, small surf. The first week or so is pretty grim. The first real chance of a wave comes Friday morning, August 7th, but it’s tiny. We’re talkin’ a weak 2ft S swell with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 186 – that’s barely a ripple. The wind is light and offshore out of the SW, so it’ll be clean, but honestly, it’s just ordinary. Hardly worth paddling out for.
The whole weekend and into the next week is a bust. The swell stays tiny, and winds get messy. There’s a period of fresh onshore and cross-shore winds, making it choppy and lumpy. Northwall is a beach/groyne setup, so with this combo of weak swell and poor wind, you’d be better off with a kite than a paddleboard. We’re looking at about five days of grim conditions.
Now, hold onto your board. The week of August 14th starts to show some life. The standout is Friday morning, August 14th. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the SSE, with a long period of 13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The energy jumps to 1537, which is strong. The wind is a moderate offshore from the SW, so it’ll be clean. This is a proper wave, but at 7ft, it’s moving into expert territory. It’s going to be a powerful, heaving wave. The caveat is that long-period swell like this can break a bit straight at a beach break like Northwall, but with that offshore wind, it’ll still be a hell of a session for the experienced crew.
The following week starts to get interesting again. Wednesday morning, August 19th, looks quality. We’re getting a 6ft E swell with a 9-second period, giving us a combined energy of 509. The wind is a gentle offshore from the SSW, so it’ll be clean. It’s a bit smaller than the 14th, but the wind is perfect. For a more manageable size, Thursday morning, August 20th, is a good call. Clean 4ft E swell with a light offshore from the SW.
Then, the best of the whole run might be Friday morning, August 21st. The swell is 5ft from the ENE with a 9-second period. The energy is 359. But the kicker is the wind: it’s a dead calm, glassy NNW. That’s about as good as it gets for clean conditions. The crowd profile at Northwall can be an issue, so expect it to be busy. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The real action is in the second week. Highlight Friday, August 14th for the big, expert-only power, but the absolute best bet for a clean, fun session is Friday, August 21st. That's the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the N by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | S 10 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
73 | 71 | 71 | 75 | 169 | 230 | 189 | 153 | 150 | 123 | 96 | 78 | 81 | 83 | 87 | 88 | 63 | 46 | 30 | 121 | 1158 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 3:21PM1.40m | 3:28AM0.96m | 4:40PM1.52m | 4:59AM0.97m | 5:46PM1.65m | 6:09AM1.04m | 6:41PM1.75m | 7:05AM1.12m | 7:30PM1.81m | 7:53AM1.20m | 8:16PM1.82m | 8:37AM1.26m | 8:58PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:07PM0.54m | 9:23AM0.36m | 11:34PM0.46m | 10:37AM0.33m | 00:37AM0.36m | 11:45AM0.27m | 1:28AM0.26m | 12:45PM0.20m | 2:11AM0.19m | 1:39PM0.14m | 2:52AM0.14m | 2:28PM0.11m | 3:29AM0.12m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | E 10 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ENE 10 | S 10 | S 11 |
52 | 44 | 53 | 75 | 169 | 230 | 189 | 153 | 150 | 149 | 72 | 78 | 81 | 83 | 31 | 88 | 191 | 63 | 30 | 121 | 750 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | S 8 | E 9 | S 10 | E 9 | E 10 | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 |
73 | 71 | 71 | 68 | 46 | 42 | 35 | 8 | 5 | 123 | 96 | 12 | 21 | 6 | 87 | 53 | 63 | 46 | 24 | 29 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | S 3 | NE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | E 14 | S 8 | E 13 | NE 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 |
24 | 20 | 28 | 37 | 2 | 20 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 55 | 28 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | W 3 | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 3 | NNE 7 | N 5 | N 6 | WNW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | S 11 |
2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 37 | 138 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 29 | 58 | 190 | 11 | 100 | 31 | 15 | 1158 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 261 | 189 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 1 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 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).
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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