North wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North wall sea temperature is
20.2°C
0.4° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, S swell with 242 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North wall in the next 16 days are 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 23rd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 24th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Northwall.

To be honest, the next couple of days aren’t doing us any favours. We’ve got some swell around but the wind is all over the shop – cross-shore, cross-on, and making a mess of things. It’s not until Wednesday the 26th that we start seeing anything worth paddling out for, so there’s a bit of a flat, frustrating gap right at the start.

Come Wednesday morning the 26th, the wind swings around to a light cross-offshore from the NW, and the swell bumps up to 5ft from the ENE. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s not going to be a classic groundswell, but the wave energy is moderate (222) and the clean conditions will make it rideable. That’s the first real window.

Wednesday afternoon the 26th is where it gets interesting. The wind goes glassy – dead calm, with just a slight air – and we’ve got 4ft of ENE swell. That’s as good as it gets for a beach/groyne setup like this. The wave energy is still solid (208), and the glassy surface means the waves will be peeling clean. For a beginner-friendly spot like Northwall, this is the standout of the week. It’s not big, but it’s clean and fun.

Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th mornings both offer clean conditions again with cross-off winds and waist-high swell, but the wave quality dips – Thursday is marginal, and Friday morning is just okay.

The real gem, though, is Saturday morning the 29th. A new S swell rolls in with a 11-second period and a combined energy reading of 332 – the most powerful we see in this run. The swell is only 3ft, so it’s manageable for all levels, but the longer period means better shaped waves with more push. The wind is a light cross-off from the S, so expect clean, lined-up sets. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so get in early.

After that, the surf drops off significantly through the end of August and into September. Monday the 31st morning has a clean cross-off and 2ft, but it’s pretty small.

There’s another interesting moment on Tuesday the 1st of September. The morning goes glassy again, with a tiny 2ft swell but a very long 17-second period from the SSE. The wave energy shoots up to 468 – that’s moderate-to-strong energy despite the height. A long-period swell like that can really stand up and offer some nice shape, especially here at a beach/groyne. It’s small, but the glassy conditions and that energy could surprise you. Later that day the wind turns cross-on and ruins it.

After Tuesday the 1st, we’re into a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the swell is small and weak. From Wednesday the 2nd right through to Monday the 7th of September, there’s nothing that really stands out. The wave energy drops into the double digits (68 and 96 on Saturday the 5th), and it’s a lot of lumpy, choppy, or just tiny surf.

The water temp is around 68°F right now, which is about average for this time of year – no surprises there.

Overall, your best bets are Saturday morning the 29th of August for the cleanest, most powerful swell of the run, and Wednesday afternoon the 26th of August for a glassy, fun session. Tuesday the 1st of September morning is a wildcard for the patient crew.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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0.6
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11
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9
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ENE
8
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8
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8
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NE
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Energy kJ
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232
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117
238
170
136
Wind (km/h)
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10
ENE
15
N
10
NNE
25
NNE
20
N
10
NW
5
NNW
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S
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SSW
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SSE
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High Tide
5:22PM1.38m
5:44AM0.90m
6:06PM1.45m
6:31AM0.98m
6:44PM1.52m
7:09AM1.06m
7:19PM1.57m
7:43AM1.14m
7:53PM1.59m
8:16AM1.21m
8:27PM1.58m
8:49AM1.28m
9:01PM1.55m
Low Tide
00:24AM0.55m
10:59AM0.50m
00:58AM0.46m
11:55AM0.45m
1:29AM0.37m
12:41PM0.38m
1:58AM0.30m
1:23PM0.32m
2:26AM0.24m
2:03PM0.27m
2:54AM0.21m
2:42PM0.24m
3:23AM0.19m
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Temp °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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