Surf Forecasts:
Off The Wall surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,872 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Off The Wall in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Off The Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's talk in feet and miles per hour.
We've got a solid run of surf coming our way. The star of the show is definitely Off The Wall, a reef break that's strictly for the advanced crew.
The water is sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.
It all kicks off on Friday, July 24th. The morning is a dream: glassy conditions with a 12ft swell from the southwest, a period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy is a very strong 4757. It's clean, powerful, and for experts only. The afternoon holds up too, with a 10ft SW swell and a cross-off breeze keeping things clean.
Saturday, July 25th is a ripper. The morning has a 8ft SW swell with offshore winds, clean and groomed. The afternoon sees a slight bump to 8ft with a cross-off breeze. Consistency is good, and the energy is still strong.
Sunday, July 26th is another glassy morning, with 7ft of SW swell. The period drops to 12 seconds, but it’s still a beauty. The afternoon stays clean with a 6ft swell.
Monday, July 27th is a big day. The morning brings an 8ft SW swell but with a 35 mph offshore wind. That’s a lot of power, with combined energy at 3345. The afternoon is the standout of the entire forecast: 12ft from the SSW, a 16-second period, and a screaming 45 mph offshore wind. The energy is an enormous 11760. This is heavy, powerful, and perfect for experts only. It’ll be hard to paddle into, but the waves you get will be death-defying.
Tuesday, July 28th keeps the goods coming. All day we have 10ft SW swell with a 15-16 second period and fresh offshore winds. The energy is still very strong, in the 3000-4000 range. This is a full day of top-tier, advanced-level surf.
From Wednesday, July 29th through Thursday, July 30th, the swell winds down a bit. We’re looking at 4ft to 6ft swells with clean conditions. It’s still good, but the energy drops to moderate levels.
Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st are a bit of a write-off. The wind switches onshore, and the waves get bumpy. The swell is still there, but the quality is poor.
We get back into it on Sunday, August 2nd. The morning is glassy with a 5ft, 16-second SW swell. The afternoon also turns glassy with a 6ft swell. The energy is moderate, but the conditions are perfect.
Monday, August 3rd is messy again with onshore winds.
Tuesday, August 4th is a sneaky good day. The morning has a 5ft swell with a clean cross-off breeze. The afternoon is a real treat: a 3ft swell with a 18-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell. It’s clean and perfect for a reef break like Off The Wall.
Wednesday, August 5th brings a massive 12ft swell from the NW, but it’s onshore and messy. The energy is huge (4700+), but the onshore wind kills it.
Thursday, August 6th is a good one. Clean cross-off winds with an 8ft SW swell in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon.
Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th are the end of the line. The wind goes onshore and choppy, and the swell is all over the place. The only standout in the whole run is that Monday afternoon, July 27th, and Tuesday, July 28th. If you are an expert, those are your days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4757 | 3709 | 2281 | 1697 | 1801 | 1638 | 1193 | 808 | 878 | 3345 | 6872 | 3905 | 4240 | 3231 | 1891 | 976 | 809 | 576 | 444 | 444 | 545 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:19PM1.24m | 00:26AM1.34m | 1:18PM1.32m | 1:19AM1.39m | 2:01PM1.41m | 2:01AM1.46m | 2:36PM1.50m | 2:37AM1.51m | 3:08PM1.58m | 3:10AM1.57m | 3:37PM1.64m | 3:42AM1.61m | 4:06PM1.69m | 4:13AM1.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:13PM0.82m | 6:58AM0.67m | 7:14PM0.76m | 7:42AM0.60m | 8:00PM0.69m | 8:18AM0.53m | 8:36PM0.62m | 8:50AM0.46m | 9:09PM0.55m | 9:20AM0.41m | 9:41PM0.49m | 9:49AM0.37m | 10:11PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 4757 | 3709 | 2281 | 1697 | 1801 | 1638 | 1193 | 808 | 878 | 3345 | 4888 | 3905 | 4240 | 3231 | 1891 | 976 | 809 | 576 | 444 | 444 | 545 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 12 | WSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | — | SSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 1222 | 312 | 40 | — | 283 | 434 | 412 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100 | 64 | 36 | 38 | 29 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 7 | SE 11 | — | — | — | S 10 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | 35 | 278 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | 26 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 11 | — | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 16 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | 41 | 83 | 6872 | 498 | 443 | 362 | 276 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 284 | 178 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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