Surf Forecasts:
Off The Wall surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 4,348 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. 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 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Off The Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s cooking at Off The Wall over the next couple of weeks.
We’re starting strong this Saturday the 25th of July, with the water a cool 57°F, which is a bit over two degrees colder than average for July – you’ll want a thick wetsuit. The swell energy is moderate at that 2035 reading first thing, and it just builds from there. This is a reef break for advanced surfers, so it’s game on from the jump.
Saturday the 25th is a clean start. Morning has a 7ft SW swell, 13-second period, with a light offshore SE breeze – proper conditions for the crew who know the reef. Afternoon pushes up a touch to 8ft SW, still clean, with cross-off wind. Solid energy (1937).
Sunday the 26th is the top pick of the first week. Morning is glass – 5 km/h E wind, 7ft SW swell, long 12-second period, and strong energy (1476). Clean, lined up, and focused. That is as good as it gets here. Afternoon stays clean but the wind goes side-shore, so get out early.
Monday the 27th is a heavy day. 8ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period – that’s serious groundswell energy (4745 in the afternoon). Strong offshore wind keeps the face clean, but that period means you’ll be working hard to get in. Over 8ft, it’s expert-only territory.
Tuesday the 28th keeps the power going. 8ft SW, 14 seconds, moderate offshore wind, energy is strong (2939). Another day for the experienced crew.
From Wednesday the 29th through Friday the 31st, the swell drops from 6ft down to 4ft SW. Winds stay light or glassy, so quality stays up for a fun, mellow session.
Saturday the 1st of August is a dud – tiny 2ft SW, onshore wind, not worth it.
Sunday the 2nd brings a pulse, but it’s messy. A 18-second period on Sunday morning with 5ft SW, but onshore wind messes it up. Afternoon jumps to 8ft SW, but cross-onshore wind kills it. Might be one for kite surfers.
Monday the 3rd of August is the second standout. Morning glass – 5 km/h NE wind, 8ft SW swell, 14 seconds, strong energy (2350). Clean, powerful, and lined up. That morning session is the pick of the second week.
Tuesday the 4th is a nice drop to 5ft SW, clean and easy.
Wednesday the 5th gets rough – onshore wind, swell building to 8ft SW with a long 17-second period, but choppy and messy.
Thursday the 6th is a washout. Onshore gales and rain, 10ft SW, dangerous.
Friday the 7th of August is a redemption day. Early glass, 8ft WSW swell, 14 seconds, very strong energy (4319). Clean and heavy. This is for the big-wave crew. Afternoon stays okay.
Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are big but blown out on Saturday, cleaning up a little Sunday with 10ft WSW dropping to 8ft, cross-off wind. A cleanup day.
So the best of the best is Sunday the 26th morning – glass and long period. The second-best is Monday the 3rd of August morning. Crowds can show up here sometimes, so beat the rush on those mornings.
Watch out for Monday the 27th and Friday the 7th – big and powerful, experts only.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1583 | 1897 | 1731 | 1193 | 808 | 891 | 4103 | 4103 | 2945 | 2544 | 2317 | 1496 | 961 | 961 | 772 | 864 | 809 | 683 | 471 | 414 | 293 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 4:35PM1.72m | 4:44AM1.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:18AM0.36m | 10:42PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 1583 | 1897 | 1731 | 1193 | 808 | 891 | 4103 | 4103 | 2945 | 2544 | 2317 | 1496 | 961 | 961 | 772 | 864 | 809 | 683 | 471 | 414 | 293 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 16 | — | SSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 447 | 40 | — | 283 | 434 | 412 | — | — | — | — | — | 117 | 36 | 41 | 4 | — | — | 11 | 6 | 21 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | — | — | — | S 10 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | SW 18 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | — | 35 | 278 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 12 | 50 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | S 5 | SSE 4 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 3 | SE 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | — | — | — | 34 | 40 | 642 | 449 | 395 | 272 | 277 | — | — | — | 34 | 4 | 22 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 233 | 178 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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