Surf Forecasts:
Off The Wall surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,431 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Off The Wall in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Off The Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ in the water.
Alright, so we’ve got a solid run of swell heading our way. The pattern starts with a bit of a build-up, but honestly, the first few days are a bit of a write-off on Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th, with messy conditions and some rain. But hold tight, because from Monday the 20th onwards, things start to clean up and we get into some proper juice.
The real standout is Off The Wall on Tuesday the 21st. That morning, you’ve got a clean 7ft SW groundswell (14 seconds) with glassy conditions – that’s a proper combo. The energy is strong (1800), and it’s got the right angle. That afternoon, it gets even bigger at 8ft, still glassy, and the energy jumps right up (2271). This is for the experienced crew only – it’s got some serious push. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is a touch cooler than average for this time of year, so don’t forget a decent spring suit.
The other big highlight is Thursday the 24th. The morning session is firing with a 10ft SW groundswell (14 seconds) and glassy conditions. The energy is massive (4135). This is big, powerful stuff. The afternoon holds the same size with a clean cross-off breeze, making it a long, solid day of waves for those who know what they’re doing.
There’s a bit of a lull on the 26th with smaller, cleaner surf, but it builds again. Then Tuesday the 28th is the cherry on top – a massive 12ft SW groundswell with clean offshore winds. The energy reading is huge (5302). This is for absolute experts only, and honestly, it’s going to be a serious session. The wind stays offshore for the rest of that week, but it gets strong on the 29th and 30th, making it a real paddle battle.
Overall, the first week is a slow cooker, but the second half of the week and the start of the next are where the magic happens. The crowd factor at Off The Wall is a consideration – it can get busy when it’s good, so get in early.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 634 | 1010 | 1154 | 1128 | 515 | 281 | 318 | 1913 | 2454 | 1799 | 1319 | 1249 | 880 | 821 | 1108 | 7431 | 4422 | 3009 | 2679 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:43AM1.50m | 7:08PM1.63m | 7:28AM1.40m | 7:55PM1.52m | 8:20AM1.30m | 8:49PM1.42m | 9:27AM1.22m | 9:56PM1.35m | 10:55AM1.20m | 11:15PM1.32m | 12:19PM1.24m | 00:26AM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:45AM0.48m | 12:46PM0.49m | 1:31AM0.57m | 1:29PM0.60m | 2:24AM0.66m | 2:19PM0.71m | 3:28AM0.73m | 3:26PM0.79m | 4:45AM0.76m | 4:51PM0.84m | 6:00AM0.73m | 6:13PM0.82m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — |
 | 5:57 | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 634 | 769 | 1154 | 1128 | 515 | 281 | 207 | 1913 | 2454 | 1799 | 1319 | 1249 | 880 | 821 | 1108 | 7431 | 4422 | 3009 | 2679 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | SE 11 | SSW 15 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 | S 11 | SW 20 | — | — | SSW 16 | — |
| kJ | 191 | 146 | 96 | 94 | 121 | 118 | 318 | 39 | 14 | 30 | 42 | 12 | 18 | 89 | 306 | — | — | 240 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 7 | WSW 11 | W 9 | — | ESE 11 | SE 15 | — | SE 13 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 100 | 55 | 32 | 17 | 10 | 80 | 68 | 12 | 14 | — | 11 | 8 | — | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 |
| kJ | — | 1010 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 32 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
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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).
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