North wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North wall sea temperature is
20.2°C
0.5° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with 651 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 30th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 30th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 30th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Northwall’s got in store for the next couple of weeks.

First thing, the water’s sitting at a nice 20°, which is pretty average for this time of year – no need to overthink the wetsuit.

The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but nothing to write home about. Saturday the 29th has some chest-high SSE swell, about 3 ft, with a 10-second period. Wind is cross-off, so the surf is clean, but the wave energy is weak (308). It’s surfable, but that’s about it.

Sunday the 30th picks up a bit more push, with the swell hitting 6 ft from the SSE, but the wind stays cross-off. The energy climbs into the moderate range (691), but the quality is still just marginal. Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September see the swell drop back a bit, but Tuesday morning is the real gem of the first week. If you can move your schedule around, Tuesday the 1st of September is the standout. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the SSE, but the period stretches to 11 seconds, giving it a nice groundswell feel. The wind is glassy – dead flat, clean as a whistle. That’s your moment to paddle out. The energy is moderate (288) and the waves will be clean and lined up for a beginner-friendly beach wall.

After that, we hit a dry patch. From Wednesday the 2nd of September all the way through to Monday the 8th of September, the surf drops off hard. Most days are under 2 ft with weak energy (often under 100), and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore. It’s a proper lull – about a week of flat, choppy, or just plain boring conditions. Not worth the effort.

Things start to look up again on Tuesday the 9th of September. The morning shows a clean 4 ft south swell, 9-second period, with light offshore winds (SSW at 12 mph). The energy is moderate (220) and the waves are clean. That’s a solid morning session, but it’s not the big one.

The real standout, and the best bet for the entire 16-day window, is Thursday the 10th of September. The swell is a solid 5 ft from the SSE, with a period of 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy jumps to strong (802), so there’s plenty of push. The caveat here is that it’s a long period groundswell, and at a beach/groyne setup like Northwall, it might break a bit too straight, but it’s still your best chance for a proper wave. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not pristine, but it’s doable. This one is for the experienced crew – anything over 5 ft with a long period means it’s not a beginner’s wave.

Friday the 11th of September morning is another glassy session with a 4 ft south swell, 11-second period, and moderate energy (369). That’s a clean, fun morning if you missed the 10th.

After that, the swell fades again. The last few days (12th to 13th of September) are small, weak, and onshore. Not worth the trip.

So, to sum it up: Tuesday the 1st of September for the clean, glassy beginner-friendly conditions, and Thursday the 10th of September for the bigger, more powerful groundswell. The rest is a waiting game. Crowds are possible at Northwall, especially on the good days, so get there early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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2
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0
1
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
10
0.5
E
8
1.9
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
11
0.7
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
E
9
0.8
N
5
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
218
36
651
409
312
240
238
157
167
114
154
116
85
57
56
44
29
35
52
52
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
25
S
20
S
20
S
10
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
WSW
5
SW
20
NE
15
NW
10
NW
20
NNE
15
NNW
10
NW
20
N
10
NW
10
S
15
E
10
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
High Tide
9:01PM1.55m
9:24AM1.34m
9:35PM1.48m
10:01AM1.38m
10:12PM1.39m
10:42AM1.42m
10:52PM1.28m
11:30AM1.43m
11:38PM1.16m
12:28PM1.43m
00:36AM1.03m
1:38PM1.44m
1:55AM0.94m
Low Tide
3:23AM0.19m
3:23PM0.24m
3:54AM0.20m
4:07PM0.27m
4:27AM0.22m
4:56PM0.33m
5:04AM0.26m
5:53PM0.41m
5:47AM0.31m
7:03PM0.49m
6:41AM0.37m
8:30PM0.52m
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5:58
5:56
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5:29
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5:30
5:30
5:31
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Temp °C
18
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Feels °C
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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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