
Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 14 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: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with 4,732 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next few days are a write-off. The swell’s tiny and the wind is all over the shop. We’re looking at a solid wait until Thursday the 16th before anything remotely rideable shows up.
The action starts to bubble on Thursday morning, July 16th, at Northwall. We’ve got a solid 12 ft swell rolling in from the SSE, but here’s the kicker – it’s packing some serious energy (1879). The wind is a fresh cross-offshore breeze, so the face will be clean. But this is a big one. At over 8 ft, this is strictly for the experienced crew. The swell period is a short 9 seconds, so it'll be a bit lumpy and won't have that long-period push. Beginners, give this one a wide berth. The water temp is about 69°, which is pretty average for this time of year.
That big energy hangs around through the weekend, but the wind turns nasty. From Thursday afternoon all the way through Sunday the 19th, we’re looking at a fresh cross-shore breeze that’s gonna chop everything up. The swell is huge, hitting 15 ft on Sunday morning with a very strong energy reading (4652), but the quality is just not there for a paddle. With that much wind and that size at a beach/groyne setup, this is looking way more interesting for the kite crew than us surfers.
Things start to settle down early the following week. Monday the 20th is still big and cross, but by Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd, the wind eases to a clean cross-offshore. The swell drops to a more manageable 7 ft to 8 ft, and the period stretches out to 10-11 seconds. The energy is still moderate (around 1033), and the wave comment says conditions are marginal. It’s still a bit on the big side for a beginner, but for the intermediate surfer, the mornings are the time to go.
Now, here’s where we get a real standout. Friday, July 24th, is shaping up to be the pick of the fortnight. The morning brings a clean 7 ft swell from the east with a 12-second period, and the wind is straight offshore from the SW at 12 mph. That’s a recipe for some proper, clean, lined-up waves. The energy is strong (1098) and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the morning to circle on your calendar.
Saturday the 25th keeps the form going with a similar 8 ft east swell and a 12-second period, but the wind shifts onshore in the afternoon. The morning session with that light breeze will be the go.
Sunday the 26th offers another solid morning with a 8 ft easterly swell, 11-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze. The energy is still strong (1288), making for a really fun, punchy wave.
Then on Monday the 27th, we get a little treat. The swell drops to a more user-friendly 6 ft from the ESE, but the wind goes glassy. That’s right, flat calm, no wind, just clean lines. The period is a solid 11 seconds, so you’ll get some nice, rolling waves. This is a great session for just about everyone.
After that, the swell slowly fades through the end of the month, with clean conditions but smaller, weaker waves. The last few days of July are more about a longboard or a funboard, with a 3 ft to 5 ft east swell and clean cross-offshore winds. Not a classic finish, but a nice way to wind down.
So to wrap it up: the first week is a bust. The second week has a big, powerful, and windy period that only the experts should touch. The true standout is the morning of Friday, July 24th, with Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th morning also being excellent. If you want cleaner, smaller waves, Monday the 27th morning is your best bet.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | ESE 10 | S 8 | ESE 9 | S 7 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 517 | 1653 | 1879 | 1051 | 871 | 676 | 617 | 734 | 939 | 1497 | 4396 | 4645 | 3466 | 2386 | 1845 | 1243 | 1348 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:31PM1.86m | 8:52AM1.12m | 9:17PM1.84m | 9:40AM1.14m | 10:01PM1.75m | 10:26AM1.14m | 10:43PM1.62m | 11:13AM1.13m | 11:24PM1.47m | 12:00PM1.12m | 00:04AM1.31m | 12:52PM1.12m | 00:43AM1.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:43PM0.13m | 3:16AM0.15m | 2:35PM0.11m | 4:00AM0.12m | 3:25PM0.12m | 4:42AM0.12m | 4:14PM0.16m | 5:21AM0.14m | 5:02PM0.24m | 6:00AM0.17m | 5:52PM0.34m | 6:37AM0.22m | 6:45PM0.45m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 4 | ESE 9 | NE 10 | — | — | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | S 17 | NE 9 | S 22 | S 20 | S 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | E 10 | ESE 10 |
22 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 31 | 7 | 35 | 30 | 24 | 1243 | 1348 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 8 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | S 18 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 23 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
10 | 10 | 10 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 23 | 22 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 36 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 10 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | NE 9 | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 |
6 | 5 | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | S 5 | — | SSW 4 | S 7 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 7 | — |
1 | 4 | — | 29 | 517 | 1653 | 1879 | 1051 | 871 | 676 | 617 | 734 | 939 | 1497 | 4396 | 4645 | 3466 | 2386 | 1845 | 136 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 265 | 315 | 294 | 189 | 38 | 81 | 203 | 247 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 79 | 554 | 667 | 247 | 594 | 578 | 65 | 65 | 27 | 27 |
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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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