
Surf Forecasts:
North wall surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSE swell with 545 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get into it.
We're looking at a pretty quiet start for Northwall. The first few days will be a real grind if you're looking for anything decent. The swell is small and the conditions are a bit mixed. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is basically normal for this time of year, so no need to dig out the extra rubber.
The first real window of opportunity comes on Thursday morning, the 6th of August. We've got a clean 2ft swell from the ENE with light offshore wind from the SW. It's not going to be big, but it's surfable. The wave energy is weak, only 91, so expect small, clean lines. It's a good time for a beginner to get some practice in. The same pattern holds for Friday morning, the 7th, with a similar 3ft swell and light offshore wind, making it clean again. The energy picks up a bit to 131, but it's still small.
Saturday morning, the 8th is another clean one with a 3ft ENE swell and offshore wind. The energy is getting a bit more moderate at 196. This is the best of the early mornings, but it's still small.
Then we hit a bit of a lull with cross-onshore winds and poor conditions through the rest of the weekend and into the start of the week. Tuesday morning, the 11th is a standout for the glassy conditions, with a 3ft swell and glassy wind from the WNW. It's small, but if you want that morning glass, this is your window.
The surf quality starts to get interesting around Friday, the 14th of August. The swell jumps up to 6ft from the SSE, but it's a short period of 7 seconds and the wind is cross-offshore. The energy is solid at 662, but the conditions are marginal. By Friday afternoon, the swell is 7ft with a long 11-second period, but the wind is straight cross-shore, creating a messy cross-chop. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.
Now, the real highlight is a week and a half out. Monday, the 18th of August sees a solid 8ft S swell with a cross-shore wind. The combined energy is massive at 2030, but it's a messy, choppy setup. The session you want to circle on your calendar is Wednesday morning, the 19th of August. We've got a 7ft swell from the SSE with a long 12-second period and a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is very strong at 1335. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The size is over 8ft, so it's expert-only territory, and the long period will make it powerful. This is a point break or reef setup kind of day, not a beach break. Thursday morning, the 20th is also a strong option with a 6ft swell from the same direction, a very long 12-second period, and clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is strong at 1023. This is another solid session for the experienced crew.
Overall, the best bets are the small, clean mornings early on for the beginners, and the big, powerful sets on Wednesday and Thursday of the second week for the experts. There's a few days of poor conditions in between, but it pays to wait for the standouts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 13 | S 11 |
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54 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 98 | 71 | 77 | 85 | 185 | 225 | 293 | 246 | 165 | 127 | 130 | 110 | 110 | 168 | 227 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:53AM1.12m | 2:02PM1.32m | 2:01AM1.01m | 3:21PM1.40m | 3:28AM0.96m | 4:40PM1.52m | 4:59AM0.97m | 5:46PM1.65m | 6:09AM1.04m | 6:41PM1.75m | 7:05AM1.12m | 7:30PM1.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:15AM0.32m | 8:29PM0.55m | 8:14AM0.35m | 10:07PM0.54m | 9:23AM0.36m | 11:34PM0.46m | 10:37AM0.33m | 00:37AM0.36m | 11:45AM0.27m | 1:28AM0.26m | 12:45PM0.20m | 2:11AM0.19m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 11 |
54 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 49 | 69 | 56 | 85 | 185 | 225 | 293 | 246 | 165 | 209 | 68 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 227 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 13 | E 9 |
11 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 98 | 71 | 77 | 68 | 46 | 42 | 34 | 13 | 5 | 127 | 130 | 19 | 14 | 168 | 113 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | E 13 | N 5 | S 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
20 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 17 | 39 | 7 | 28 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | S 7 | S 5 | — | SSW 10 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 5 | NNW 6 | W 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | — | N 7 |
1 | 23 | 12 | — | 77 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 92 | 100 | 331 | 4 | 19 | 1 | — | 26 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 261 | 254 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 254 | 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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