Off The Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.91° S 18.39° E

Off The Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Off The Wall sea temperature is
13.1° C
2.3° 

Off The Wall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Off The Wall surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,307 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 22s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Off The Wall this week:

The surf forecast for Off The Wall over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 22s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Off The Wall in the next 16 days are 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 11th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 22s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 19s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 13th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Off The Wall over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Off The Wall. This is a reef break that needs a bit of respect – it’s an advanced wave, and it’s fairly consistent, so it doesn’t stay flat for long. The water is sitting at 55.6°, which is a solid 4° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a thicker wetsuit. The swell energy is moderate to strong, with readings climbing into the thousands (1184) for the first session, which is a good sign.

The best of the bunch kicks off on Tuesday, August 11th afternoon. We’ve got a clean 4.6 ft SSW swell with a 12-second period, light offshore SE wind at 10 km/h, and it’s an exposed reef that loves a SW swell direction. The water may be cold, but the surf is excellent for experienced surfers – the energy is there (1184), and the conditions are crisp. If you can only pick one session early on, this is it.

Wednesday, August 12th is a standout. The morning sees a 6.2 ft SW groundswell (18-second period!) with a cross-off E breeze at 10 km/h. That’s a long-period, powerful swell – the kind that wraps into reefs beautifully but can be a handful. The energy is massive (2379). The afternoon is even cleaner: glassy conditions with an ESE offshore breeze at 5 km/h, same solid 6.2 ft SW swell (17-second period). This is the best day of the run, no question. Get on it.

Thursday, August 13th morning is a bit messier. The swell is up to 7.9 ft from the SW, but a cross-shore NE wind at 15 km/h puts a little chop on it. The energy is pumping (3487), but it’s solid for experts only. The afternoon though? Glassy. WNW wind at 5 km/h, 7.2 ft SW swell, 16-second period – clean and powerful. That’s a great session if you’re comfortable with size.

Friday, August 14th is a write-off. The wind shifts onshore from the N and NNW at 15 km/h, making it choppy with 5.9-5.6 ft WSW swell. Energy drops (1409-1281). Not worth paddling out.

Saturday, August 15th is a redemption. The morning is glassy (NNE 5 km/h), 5.9 ft WSW swell, 14-second period – clean and fun. The afternoon lights up with a cross-off SSW breeze at 10 km/h, same 5.9 ft swell, just a slightly shorter period (13 seconds). Energy is still decent (1166-1201). This is a solid weekend session.

Sunday, August 16th morning is onshore and choppy again (NNW 15 km/h), 5.6 ft WSW swell – skip it. But the afternoon is a glassy dream: NW wind at 5 km/h, 6.9 ft WSW swell, 14-second period, energy shooting up to 1728. That’s a beauty for the late session.

Monday, August 17th is a mixed bag. The morning has a light cross-onshore N wind at 10 km/h, 7.9 ft WSW swell – it’s big and a bit bumpy. The afternoon goes onshore NNW at 15 km/h, 7.2 ft. Not great for quality surfing.

Tuesday, August 18th brings a bit of light rain in the morning, but a cross-off SSW wind at 15 km/h keeps it clean. Swell is 5.6 ft WSW, 12-second period, energy dropping to 849. It’s good

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
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4
4
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4
4
2
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
12
1.4
SW
21
1.9
SW
18
1.9
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
2.4
SW
17
2.2
SW
16
2
WSW
16
1.8
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
2
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
541
1850
2223
2238
1652
3307
2379
1908
1337
1257
1179
1179
1144
1161
1111
1728
2477
2026
1673
1236
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
15
ESE
10
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
NE
5
WNW
15
NNE
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
N
5
NE
10
SSW
5
NW
10
NNW
5
WNW
5
ESE
10
N
15
NW
15
NNW
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
2:36PM1.73m
2:54AM1.73m
3:18PM1.83m
3:36AM1.77m
3:58PM1.88m
4:15AM1.77m
4:35PM1.88m
4:52AM1.72m
5:11PM1.83m
5:27AM1.65m
5:47PM1.75m
6:03AM1.55m
6:22PM1.64m
Low Tide
8:50PM0.36m
9:06AM0.27m
9:33PM0.28m
9:45AM0.24m
10:13PM0.26m
10:21AM0.25m
10:50PM0.28m
10:56AM0.29m
11:26PM0.34m
11:29AM0.37m
00:00AM0.43m
12:02PM0.47m
00:36AM0.54m
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7:28
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7:26
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7:24
7:22
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6:13
6:14
6:14
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Temp °C
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16
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21
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Feels °C
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19
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17
14
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17
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13
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12
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15
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Information about the Off The Wall Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Off The Wall provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Off The Wall can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Off The 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 (Off The 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 Off The 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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