Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with 698 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM. 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next 16 days for Northwall.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some swell, but the wind and conditions are going to be the main players. The pattern starts Thursday, 27 August, with a 5ft S swell, but the wind is a cross-off from the south, which is workable but not perfect. The energy is 331, so it’s not a powerhouse. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
Friday morning, 28 August, is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got 4ft of SSE swell, and the wind is a light cross-off from the south, making for clean conditions. The energy is up to 369. This is a solid window for a morning session. The swell period is 9 seconds, so it’s a decent mix of push and shape.
The real standout, though, is Saturday morning, 29 August. We’ve got a 4ft SSE swell, but the wind is a light cross-off from the SSW. The energy is 313, and the conditions are clean. It’s a classic early-morning call. The break is a beach/groyne/river setup, so keep an eye on the banks.
Now, Sunday morning, 30 August, brings a bigger pulse of 6ft, but the wind is a moderate cross-off from the south. The energy jumps to 704, which is moderate wave energy. The swell period is 10 seconds, so it’s got some shape. This is probably the pick of the first week for a bit more size, but it’s still manageable for a confident surfer.
Monday morning, 31 August, is a bit of a drop-off. The swell is back to 4ft, and the wind is a moderate cross-off. The energy is 376, but the conditions are clean. It’s a solid B-grade session.
The real magic happens on Tuesday morning, 1 September. We’ve got 3ft of SSE swell, but the wind is a clean offshore from the SW. The energy is 406, and the conditions are clean. The swell period is 10 seconds, so it’s a good groundswell that will hold its shape. This is one of the best mornings on offer. The break is exposed to the swell from the SE, which matches the direction nicely.
After that, the next week is pretty quiet. Wednesday, 2 September, sees a drop to 2ft, and the wind is a cross-off from the NNW. The energy is only 159, and the conditions are clean but small. The rest of the week is a mix of tiny swell and poor conditions. Thursday, 3 September, Friday, 4 September, and Saturday, 5 September, all have swell under 3ft, with light winds but very ordinary conditions. The energy is low, in the 80-140 range.
The second week is a real struggle. Sunday, 6 September, has a 5ft NNE swell, but the wind is a strong cross-off from the west at 30 km/h. The energy is 167, but it’s a messy setup. Monday, 7 September, and Tuesday, 8 September, have small swell and cross-off winds, but the energy is low. The best of the second week is Wednesday morning, 9 September. We’ve got 5ft of S swell, and the wind is glassy from the ESE. The energy is 274, and the conditions are glassy. This is a rare standout for the second week, but it’s a wait-and-see call.
Thursday, 10 September, has 4ft of SSE swell, but the wind is a light cross-on from the NNE. The energy is 385, but the conditions are a bit bumpy. Friday, 11 September, is a tiny 2ft with a cross wind.
Overall, the best of the window is Saturday morning, 29 August, and Tuesday morning, 1 September. The first one is clean and small, the second one is a clean offshore at 3ft. The second week has a possible glassy session on Wednesday, 9 September, but it’s a long way out. Crowds at Northwall can be a factor sometimes, so get in early for the clean ones.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
102 | 218 | 254 | 291 | 276 | 202 | 494 | 255 | 279 | 187 | 653 | 183 | 290 | 245 | 314 | 211 | 195 | 100 | 141 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | on | cross |
High Tide | 7:43AM1.14m | 7:53PM1.59m | 8:16AM1.21m | 8:27PM1.58m | 8:49AM1.28m | 9:01PM1.55m | 9:24AM1.34m | 9:35PM1.48m | 10:01AM1.38m | 10:12PM1.39m | 10:42AM1.42m | 10:52PM1.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:58AM0.30m | 1:23PM0.32m | 2:26AM0.24m | 2:03PM0.27m | 2:54AM0.21m | 2:42PM0.24m | 3:23AM0.19m | 3:23PM0.24m | 3:54AM0.20m | 4:07PM0.27m | 4:27AM0.22m | 4:56PM0.33m | |||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 12 |
102 | 105 | 94 | 291 | 276 | 199 | 494 | 255 | 279 | 187 | 47 | 128 | 290 | 37 | 36 | 206 | 195 | 100 | 141 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | S 16 | S 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | NE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
31 | 5 | 5 | 71 | 51 | 202 | 54 | 54 | 73 | 51 | 4 | 45 | 41 | 39 | 115 | 211 | 74 | 71 | 70 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | E 13 | E 12 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | ENE 8 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | NE 15 | S 9 | SSE 17 | NE 13 | ENE 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | E 4 |
5 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 42 | 48 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 8 | 6 | 55 | 7 | 39 | 137 | 87 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 |
25 | 218 | 254 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 113 | 653 | 183 | — | 245 | 314 | — | — | 6 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 26 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 26 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 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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