North wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North wall sea temperature is
20.7° C
0.3° 

North wall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


North wall surf forecast from 11 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: Thursday 16 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 4,400 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 11th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 16th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Northwall has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary there.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag to start. The best of the early action comes in on Saturday morning, July 11th. Northwall will be seeing a clean 5ft swell from the SSE with a period of 10 seconds, and a light offshore breeze from the SW. The combined energy is solid at 653, so there’s some push there. It’s not a huge day, but with that offshore wind, the waves will be clean and fun. This is a beginner-friendly spot anyway, so it’s a good chance to get out there.

Sunday and Monday are pretty ordinary. The swell drops off significantly, and the winds get a bit messy, so don’t expect much.

Now, hold onto your board, because from Thursday, July 16th, through to Sunday, July 19th, things get big. We’re talking 10ft to 12ft of swell, primarily from the SSE and SE, with a period around 10 seconds. The combined energy numbers are huge – well into the thousands – but the problem is that these are all cross-shore winds, and for a beach/groyne/river setup like Northwall, this kind of size with onshore or cross-shore wind just makes for a lumpy, washing-machine chaos. This is strictly for experts only, if anyone at all.

There’s a bit of a lull again for a couple of days, with some smaller, cleaner options coming back in around Monday, July 20th and Tuesday, July 21st. Nothing to write home about, but surfable.

Then, we have another standout to watch. On Thursday morning, July 23rd, the forecast has a solid 10ft swell from the south with an 11-second period. The combined energy rockets up to 3445 – that’s a boatload of power. The wind is predicted to be light from the west, which is cross-offshore. For Northwall, that’s about as good as it gets for a big swell. That morning looks like it could be incredible, but with that size, it’s for experienced surfers only. The afternoon of the 23rd settles down a bit to 6ft with a clean offshore, which would be excellent for the more competent crew.

The final few days of the period, from the 24th to the 26th, show a return to smaller, cleaner conditions. The 26th has a 5ft swell from the south, which is a fun size for most of us with clean conditions.

So, to sum it up: Saturday morning, July 11th, is your best early-bird option for a clean, beginner-friendly wave. But the real standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is the morning of Thursday, July 23rd. That big south swell with the offshore wind is a promise of some serious, powerful surf – for those who can handle it. Long-range, so keep an eye on it, but it looks like a cracker.

Stay sharp.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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10
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Energy kJ
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248
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Wind (km/h)
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15
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20
WNW
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NW
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W
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15
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High Tide
5:57PM1.61m
6:09AM1.02m
6:52PM1.74m
7:09AM1.06m
7:43PM1.83m
8:02AM1.09m
8:31PM1.86m
8:52AM1.12m
9:17PM1.84m
9:40AM1.14m
10:01PM1.75m
10:26AM1.14m
10:43PM1.62m
Low Tide
10:50AM0.24m
00:42AM0.37m
11:51AM0.21m
1:39AM0.28m
12:49PM0.17m
2:30AM0.20m
1:43PM0.13m
3:16AM0.15m
2:35PM0.11m
4:00AM0.12m
3:25PM0.12m
4:42AM0.12m
4:14PM0.16m
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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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