
Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 3,760 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North wall in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's coming our way over the next couple of weeks.
Right now it's looking pretty bleak, so don't rush to wax up just yet. We have a big gap of poor conditions stretching from today all the way through the first part of the week. The only real action is a massive swell train that's going to hit hard but is just way too big for this spot.
The standout, if you're an expert looking for a beast, is Monday, 6th July. The swell comes screaming in at 12 ft from the SSE with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 1881. That's strong, powerful surf, but the word is clear: it's predicted to be too big for the break. The wind is a cross-off from the south at 19 mph, so it'll be clean on the face, but this is strictly for the heavy crew. The size carries through Tuesday with the same 12 ft swell and the period lengthening to 11 seconds, boosting the energy to 2723. Again, it's just too much for the setup here. This is the kind of day where you watch from the sand if you're not nuts.
By Wednesday, 8th July, it's still pumping at 10 ft from the SE, with a very long 12-second period on the afternoon and energy hitting 3522. It's still massive, still for experts only. The water temperature is sitting at 71°F, which is pretty average for this time of year.
After that, the swell drops off quickly. Thursday and Friday have some rideable but marginal surf around 8 ft to 7 ft, but the wind is cross-off or cross, making it less than ideal. The energy drops from 1300 down to 993, so it's fading fast.
The window of hope, and the best call for a normal surfer, comes on Saturday, 11th July. The morning shows a clean 6 ft SSE swell with a 10-second period and energy at 713. The wind turns offshore from the southwest at 9 mph, making for "gentle offshore and clean" conditions. This is your best bet for a decent session that won't put you in the hospital. The water temp anomaly is normal, so no surprises there.
Sunday morning, 12th July, has a tiny bit of glassy potential with a 4 ft ESE swell and glassy wind from the NW, but the energy is low at 409. It's a weak push.
From Monday, 13th July, right through to the end of the forecast on 20th July, it's a wasteland. The swell drops to under 3 ft, the period is short, and the energy is pitiful, often under 100. The wind is messy or onshore. It's flat, or at best ankle-biters for the longboard. Not worth paddling out for.
So to sum it up: Don't bother this week unless you're a pro looking to get hammered. Mark your calendar for Saturday, 11th July for the cleanest, most manageable surf. After that, it's a long dry spell.
Stay patient, team.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
149 | 151 | 1584 | 1680 | 1859 | 2314 | 2644 | 3059 | 3369 | 2544 | 2334 | 1684 | 1289 | 1196 | 951 | 886 | 890 | 726 | 495 | 436 | 389 | |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:47AM0.96m | 11:49PM1.34m | 12:37PM1.00m | 00:33AM1.25m | 1:33PM1.07m | 1:25AM1.15m | 2:38PM1.17m | 2:27AM1.07m | 3:48PM1.30m | 3:41AM1.01m | 4:56PM1.45m | 4:58AM1.00m | 5:57PM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:24PM0.36m | 6:35AM0.23m | 6:19PM0.41m | 7:15AM0.24m | 7:24PM0.47m | 8:00AM0.25m | 8:41PM0.51m | 8:52AM0.26m | 10:09PM0.51m | 9:49AM0.26m | 11:33PM0.45m | 10:50AM0.24m | 00:42AM0.37m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | — | SE 15 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | S 23 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 11 |
149 | 151 | 176 | 198 | 123 | 76 | 79 | 26 | — | 104 | 1188 | 421 | 1289 | 10 | 951 | 886 | 890 | 726 | 495 | 271 | 389 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 23 | — | — | SE 14 | SSE 12 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | S 9 |
94 | 60 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | 99 | 379 | 47 | 209 | 436 | 130 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 9 | ESE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | E 13 | S 19 | S 21 | S 18 | S 19 |
11 | 3 | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
62 | 207 | 1584 | 1680 | 1859 | 2314 | 2644 | 3059 | 3369 | 2544 | 2334 | 1684 | — | 1196 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 79 | 65 | 65 | 703 | 37 | 37 | 79 | 65 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 8 | 8 | 32 | 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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