
Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, S swell with 1,085 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North wall in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for the North Wall.
The next week and a bit is a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of small, ordinary days and some tricky winds. The real standout doesn't look like it'll show up until the very end of the forecast, so we’ve got some patience to practice.
Right now, Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are a write-off. The swell is tiny, around 2ft to 3ft, and the wind is all over the place, mostly cross or cross-off, but the energy is weak (61 to 127), so it’s just not worth suiting up.
We get a slight flicker of hope on Wednesday morning the 12th. The wind goes light offshore from the west, and we’ve got a clean 2ft swell from the east. The energy is moderate (159), but the period is a short 9 seconds, so it’s not going to have much punch. A beginner might find some fun little waves, but it’s nothing to write home about.
Thursday the 13th morning looks similar with a light offshore from the SW and a 3ft south swell, but again, the period is only 8 seconds. It’s clean, but the energy dips to 132. The afternoon sees a jump in height to 5ft and energy to 311 (moderate), but the wind swings cross-shore and it gets messy.
Now, Friday the 14th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning shows a solid 7ft swell from the south with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 1575. The wind is a cross-off from the SW at 12 mph, so it’ll be clean. This is getting into expert territory at that size, and it’s a beach/groyne/river setup, so it’s going to be powerful. The water temp is about average for the time of year. The afternoon drops to 5ft, but still clean.
The weekend (Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th) holds onto some size, around 4ft to 5ft, but the wind stays cross-off and the period drops. The energy is moderate (303-399), but the quality isn’t there for a great session.
Then we hit a bit of a lull. From Monday the 17th all the way through to Friday the 22nd, the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, the swell is a mix of small, short-period junk from the SE and E, and the energy is moderate to strong (192-461). The conditions are described as poor or ordinary, with a lot of rain showers and even a risk of thunderstorms. The break is pretty consistent, so it’s not a total blank, but it’s a tough run of days.
The Standout
The best of the whole 16-day window is shaping up to be Sunday the 23rd of August. The morning is looking magic. We’ve got a 7ft east swell with a 10-second period, which is a nice groundswell, and the wind is glassy – dead calm from the SE. The combined energy is a strong 882. This is expert-level size, but with glassy conditions, it’s going to be as clean as it gets. The swell direction is east, which matches the optimum swell direction for this spot perfectly. Expect a powerful, lined-up wave. The crowds are possible here, so get in early.
Monday the 24th morning also has a look, with a 5ft east swell and glassy conditions from the SSW. The energy is moderate (464), and it’s a good option if the Sunday is too big.
And Tuesday the 25th morning rounds it out with a smaller 5ft east swell and glassy conditions, offering a clean, fun session for the slightly smaller wave.
So, there’s a lot of waiting, but that Sunday the 23rd is the one to circle. Keep an eye on it, because long-range forecasts can change, but right now, it’s the best we’ve got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon morning, light winds from the SW by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
120 | 120 | 106 | 82 | 57 | 87 | 132 | 131 | 87 | 64 | 368 | 710 | 1085 | 452 | 324 | 377 | 308 | 141 | 105 | 219 | 344 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off | on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 6:41PM1.75m | 7:05AM1.12m | 7:30PM1.81m | 7:53AM1.20m | 8:16PM1.82m | 8:37AM1.26m | 8:58PM1.76m | 9:19AM1.30m | 9:37PM1.67m | 10:00AM1.32m | 10:14PM1.53m | 10:40AM1.31m | 10:50PM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:45AM0.27m | 1:28AM0.26m | 12:45PM0.20m | 2:11AM0.19m | 1:39PM0.14m | 2:52AM0.14m | 2:28PM0.11m | 3:29AM0.12m | 3:14PM0.13m | 4:05AM0.13m | 3:59PM0.18m | 4:38AM0.17m | 4:43PM0.27m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | 5 | 1 | 8 |
Temp °C | 20 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 7 | E 9 | ENE 9 | S 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
120 | 261 | 115 | 53 | 57 | 87 | 132 | 131 | 87 | 64 | 43 | 29 | 755 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 141 | 105 | 34 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 21 | SSE 17 | S 8 | ENE 10 | SSE 14 | S 18 |
1 | 120 | 106 | 82 | 2 | 27 | 83 | 85 | 63 | 43 | 5 | 2 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 83 | 29 | 57 | 34 | 19 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | S 13 | — | S 9 | S 9 | NNE 6 | NE 11 | NNE 6 | S 10 | S 21 | N 10 | — | — | S 20 | N 11 | S 21 | ENE 10 | SE 10 | S 19 | E 14 |
3 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 7 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 35 | 9 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 2 | 9 | 33 | 25 | 7 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | W 4 | W 3 | W 3 | NNE 7 | W 3 | — | NE 6 | SW 5 | WSW 3 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 |
334 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 51 | 8 | — | 38 | 26 | 3 | 368 | 710 | 1085 | 452 | 324 | 377 | 308 | — | 50 | 219 | 344 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 251 | 254 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 8 | 8 | 32 | 8 | 8 | 65 | 0 | 27 | 65 |
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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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