Surf Forecasts:
Off The Wall surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,953 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with SSW 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 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Off The Wall over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same forecast in feet and Fahrenheit.
First up, Off The Wall. Water temp is 58°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit. The week kicks off with a mellow pulse on Sunday the 12th in the afternoon. Swell is 4ft from the SSW, period 11 seconds, and the wind is light cross-off. The energy is moderate (606), and the waves are clean. A decent start, but nothing to go nuts over.
Monday the 13th is glassy in the morning, with a smaller 3ft SSW swell, period 10 seconds, and light energy (234). It’s clean, but small. The afternoon is similar with 3ft. Tuesday the 14th goes a bit sideways with a light cross-onshore wind and a messy 3ft W swell – not worth it.
Then Wednesday the 15th morning is where it gets interesting. A 5ft SW groundswell rolls in with a 16-second period and glassy wind. The energy jumps to 1376 – that’s a solid, punchy wave. The period is very long, so it’ll break a bit straight on the beach, but at a reef like Off The Wall, it’ll line up nicely. This is for experienced surfers only. Wednesday afternoon gets even better: 10ft of SW swell, 15-second period, and a clean cross-off wind. Energy is very strong (3608). This is a standout – big, powerful, and clean. Not for beginners.
Thursday the 16th morning is still pumping with 8ft SW swell, 13-second period, and glassy conditions. Energy is strong (2135). The afternoon gets a bit bumpy with a cross-on wind, but the morning is prime.
Friday the 17th brings a moderate offshore breeze from the SSE, with 7ft SW swell and 11-second period. Energy is moderate (972). It’s clean and offshore, a solid expert session. Saturday the 18th is glassy again with 5ft SW swell and 14-second period, energy strong (1108). A great, clean, powerful wave for the experienced crew.
The second week brings a few wildcards. There’s a big gap of nothing worthwhile from Sunday the 19th through to Tuesday the 21st, with messy wind and mediocre swell. But then Wednesday the 22nd morning fires up: 10ft of SW swell, 14-second period, glassy, energy very strong (3110). This is a serious standout. Thursday the 23rd afternoon is the absolute peak: 16ft from the WSW, 13-second period, clean cross-off wind, and energy is off the charts at 8415. This is only for experts – a proper beast. Friday the 24th is also massive: 16ft SW swell with 16-second period, glassy in the morning, energy an insane 12345. These are the days to circle.
Things get messy again from Saturday the 25th onward, with strong onshore winds and lumpy conditions. The swell is still big, but the wind ruins it. Not recommended.
Overall, the standout windows are Wednesday the 15th afternoon, Thursday the 16th morning, and then the big three days from Wednesday the 22nd to Friday the 24th. That’s the real deal. Crowds are possible at Off The Wall, and it’s a consistent reef break, so expect company on the best days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 302 | 218 | 127 | 150 | 216 | 162 | 156 | 150 | 1110 | 3502 | 3508 | 2135 | 1471 | 1605 | 972 | 784 | 502 | 790 | 673 | 539 | 589 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:08AM1.70m | 2:44PM1.70m | 2:59AM1.75m | 3:32PM1.78m | 3:47AM1.76m | 4:17PM1.83m | 4:33AM1.74m | 5:00PM1.83m | 5:16AM1.69m | 5:42PM1.80m | 5:59AM1.60m | 6:25PM1.72m | 6:43AM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:58PM0.48m | 8:30AM0.32m | 8:53PM0.40m | 9:17AM0.27m | 9:43PM0.34m | 10:01AM0.25m | 10:30PM0.32m | 10:44AM0.26m | 11:15PM0.34m | 11:25AM0.32m | 00:00AM0.40m | 12:05PM0.39m | 00:45AM0.48m | 12:46PM0.49m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:47 |
 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | 5:57 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 302 | 218 | 127 | 150 | 216 | 162 | 156 | 132 | 1110 | 3502 | 3508 | 2135 | 1471 | 1605 | 972 | 784 | 502 | 790 | 673 | 539 | 589 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | W 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 18 | SW 11 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 48 | 46 | 61 | 40 | 58 | 41 | 40 | 150 | 162 | 106 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 50 | 204 | 172 | 374 | 228 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 13 | S 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | W 11 | W 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 110 | 69 | 46 | 55 | 38 | 59 | 55 | 52 | 104 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 90 | 114 | 149 | 104 | 78 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | N 3 |
| kJ | 146 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | 66 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
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