
Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSE swell with 960 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with E 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North wall in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, looking at the surf forecast for Northwall.
Alright, let's be straight with you. The next sixteen days are a real mixed bag. We've got a couple of absolute standouts, but honestly, there's a whole lot of time in between where you'll be better off staying home or doing something else. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The action kicks off first thing Thursday morning, the 23rd of July. It's not a classic, but it's clean. Swell's a small 4ft from the East, with a period of 9 seconds, and that light offshore breeze from the SW is making it look alright. The combined wave energy's moderate at 235. It's a beginner-friendly break, so if you're just getting into it, this is your session. But don't expect anything world-class.
Friday morning, the 24th, the swell drops right off to 3ft. The wind is cross-off, but it's a bit of a blow at 16 mph, so it's not going to be great. The energy is weak (92). The afternoon picks up a bit to 6ft, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the wind is still cross-off. It's a bit messy.
Now, here's the standout. Saturday morning, the 25th of July. This is the one. We've got a solid 4ft swell from the SSE, but it's a very long period groundswell of 15 seconds. The energy is strong (1154). That light SW offshore is going to groom it into beautiful, clean lines. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell direction is coming from the SSE, which is close to the optimum SE direction, meaning it'll wrap in nicely. The long period does mean it'll be powerful and better suited to a point or reef, but at a beach break like this, it'll be a bit straighter and more powerful, so keep your wits about you. It’s a top pick.
Sunday morning, the 26th, is another good option with a 4ft swell from the South, a 10-second period, and clean offshore winds. The energy is moderate (281). It's a good backup.
Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th still offer some clean, surfable waves in the mornings, with offshore winds and 3-4ft southerly swells, but the energy is dropping. Then things go downhill.
From Wednesday the 29th of July right through to the end of the forecast on the 7th of August, it’s a write-off. There's a huge gap of over a week with no good surf. The wind shifts onshore or cross-shore, there's rain, and the swell gets messy or blown out. The combined energy occasionally spikes, like on the 30th of July with 7ft and 8ft swells, but the wind is howling at 25 mph from the SSE, creating a total mess of cross-chop. That kind of setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The whole second week looks like a washout with persistent onshore winds and poor conditions.
So to sum it up: your best bet is this Saturday morning, the 25th of July. That's the clear winner. Thursday the 23rd morning is an option for the absolute beginners. After that, you're looking at a long, blank run.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
215 | 165 | 134 | 85 | 327 | 292 | 726 | 960 | 356 | 255 | 343 | 404 | 264 | 223 | 161 | 164 | 133 | 64 | 29 | 24 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:04PM1.23m | 3:22AM0.87m | 5:04PM1.32m | 4:42AM0.86m | 5:54PM1.41m | 5:49AM0.89m | 6:35PM1.50m | 6:42AM0.94m | 7:13PM1.57m | 7:26AM0.99m | 7:49PM1.62m | 8:06AM1.03m | 8:23PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:39PM0.65m | 9:30AM0.40m | 11:55PM0.62m | 10:26AM0.41m | 00:47AM0.56m | 11:21AM0.40m | 1:27AM0.49m | 12:12PM0.38m | 2:02AM0.41m | 12:58PM0.35m | 2:35AM0.34m | 1:40PM0.31m | 3:06AM0.28m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 22 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
215 | 165 | 134 | 85 | 50 | 138 | 369 | 960 | 356 | 255 | 343 | 404 | 264 | 223 | 161 | 164 | 133 | 64 | 29 | 11 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 15 | E 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
20 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 51 | 64 | 726 | 39 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | SE 6 | S 16 | S 17 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 |
— | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 26 | 59 | 23 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 24 | 24 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | — | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | ENE 3 | WSW 2 | SW 3 | SSE 4 |
— | 1 | — | 44 | 327 | 292 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 282 | 19 |
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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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