Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 5,213 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period. 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 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, running through the numbers for Northwall.
The next few days are pretty much a bust for a proper paddle session. The wind is howling out of the south and southeast, 25 to 45 mph, and it’s all cross or cross-off, making a mess of the surface. That swell that hits around Thursday the 16th is 11 to 12 feet, but it’s not surfable with that wind. The energy is strong (1652), but you’d be better off on a kite.
Things turn around midweek starting Wednesday the 22nd. The wind finally dies, and we get a glassy morning with a 5-foot easterly swell at 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (423), but the surface will be clean. Water temp is 69°, which is pretty normal for the time of year, nothing wild.
The real standout is shaping up for Wednesday the 29th. The morning is looking excellent for experienced surfers, with a solid 6-foot south swell at 11 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell with some real push, and the wind is a gentle cross-off, keeping it clean. The energy is strong (1304). That’s the day to lock in if you can. It’s more than a week out, so keep an eye on it, but the signs are good.
Before that, there’s a bit of a lull after the 23rd, with small, clean waves around 4 to 5 feet, but nothing that gets the blood pumping. The 22nd and 23rd have glassy or light offshore conditions, perfect for a longboard or a beginner session.
Overall, it’s a slow start, but the second half of the forecast has some real gems. The 29th is the one to aim for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 595 | 1142 | 1652 | 1555 | 973 | 696 | 740 | 1197 | 2593 | 4247 | 5213 | 3279 | 3951 | 2746 | 2831 | 1956 | 1650 | 1208 | 882 | 612 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:17PM1.84m | 9:40AM1.14m | 10:01PM1.75m | 10:26AM1.14m | 10:43PM1.62m | 11:13AM1.13m | 11:24PM1.47m | 12:00PM1.12m | 00:04AM1.31m | 12:52PM1.12m | 00:43AM1.16m | 1:49PM1.13m | 1:25AM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:35PM0.11m | 4:00AM0.12m | 3:25PM0.12m | 4:42AM0.12m | 4:14PM0.16m | 5:21AM0.14m | 5:02PM0.24m | 6:00AM0.17m | 5:52PM0.34m | 6:37AM0.22m | 6:45PM0.45m | 7:15AM0.28m | 7:47PM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NE 10 | — | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 18 | S 15 | S 20 | S 21 | S 20 | E 12 | S 24 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 9 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 11 | 9 | 31 | 18 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 190 | 11 | 57 | 44 | 1956 | 1650 | 1208 | 882 | 612 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | — | — | S 16 | S 19 | SSE 18 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | SSE 19 | S 24 | S 22 | — | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | 33 | 25 | — | — | — | — | 37 | 11 | 9 | — | 34 | 50 | 72 | 63 | 59 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | S 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | 595 | 1142 | 1652 | 1555 | 973 | 696 | 740 | 1197 | 2593 | 4247 | 5213 | 3279 | 3951 | 2746 | 2831 | 163 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 189 | 38 | 83 | 203 | 774 | 282 | 315 | 481 | 83 | 526 | 526 | 578 | 594 | 594 | 247 | 65 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 8 | 26 |
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