
Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 623 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 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 on the cards for the North Wall stretch.
The forecast is a real mixed bag. We’ve got a bit of a flat spell to kick things off, with the first proper session not looking likely until the 31st of July. From there, it’s a slow build into some solid, clean swell for the first week of August, with a couple of real standout mornings. The long-range stuff into the second week looks promising but is a bit more of a gamble.
For Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th of July, the surf is tiny and pretty ordinary. Morning sets will be around 2ft to 3ft from the south, with light offshore winds making it clean, but the energy is weak (55 to 157 energy units). Not really worth paddling out for.
Things start to get interesting on the morning of Friday the 31st of July. The swell picks up to 5ft from the south, with a solid 10-second period and a moderate cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy jumps to 419 (moderate), and the wave comment says it’s marginal, but it’s the first real sign of life. The Saturday morning, the 1st of August, looks cleaner with 5ft south-southeast swell, 11-second period, and light cross-offshore winds. The energy is up to 489 (moderate), and it’s rated as “expect good surf conditions.”
Now, the real standout. Sunday morning, the 2nd of August, is looking like the pick of the early run. We’ve got 5ft of south-southeast swell, but with a long 11-second period and clean conditions thanks to a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is a solid 654 (moderate), and the wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the one to circle. The water temp is about 69°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Looking further ahead, the first week of August holds some solid potential. The morning of the 7th of August is a standout for experienced surfers. A 7ft swell from the south, with a 10-second period, light offshore winds, and a combined energy of 1038 (strong). That’s proper, powerful surf. The following morning, the 8th of August, is nearly identical: 7ft from the south-southeast, light offshore winds, and 1048 energy units. Both of these mornings are described as “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s heavy, powerful stuff. For most surfers, that’s too big, but for the crew who know what they’re doing, it’s going to be a blast.
The morning of the 9th of August is a real treat. The swell drops to 5ft from the southeast, but the wind is glassy, and the wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s a nice, clean, manageable size for a broader range of surfers.
After that, the second week gets a bit messy. The wind turns onshore or cross-shore for most of the 10th through the 12th, and the swell drops back to the 3ft to 4ft range. The morning of the 12th of August has a 4ft easterly swell with a long 11-second period and moderate offshore winds, which is worth a look, but it’s not the same quality as the earlier stuff.
To sum it up: if you can get out on the morning of the 2nd of August, you’ll be rewarded with clean, fun waves. For the charger crew, the mornings of the 7th and 8th of August are the real deal. As for the rest, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | S 7 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
127 | 92 | 44 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 206 | 167 | 369 | 248 | 240 | 467 | 483 | 302 | 423 | 623 | 508 | 441 | 375 | 258 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-off | off | on | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:12AM1.19m | 11:18PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:11AM0.22m | 5:07PM0.34m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 |
127 | 92 | 44 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 19 | 167 | 44 | 248 | 240 | 467 | 483 | 302 | 423 | 623 | 508 | 441 | 375 | 258 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | SE 15 | SE 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
3 | 6 | 18 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 29 | 9 | 10 | 57 | 112 | 60 | 36 | 47 | 39 | 25 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 7 | NE 7 | E 13 | S 15 | NE 7 | E 11 | E 12 | NNE 8 | E 12 | NE 6 | E 18 | SE 15 | ESE 13 | SSE 15 | S 22 | S 21 | ESE 13 |
27 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 171 | 18 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | NW 2 | — | — | — | S 5 | S 7 | S 6 | S 10 | S 6 | SSE 6 | — | E 5 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 34 | 206 | 84 | 369 | 88 | 139 | — | 25 | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 247 | 247 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 26 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 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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