Surf Forecasts:
Off The Wall surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 8,395 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Off The Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
The first real action kicks off on Wednesday, the 22nd, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The water’s a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 58°F with a combined energy of 1477 (moderate). It’s not the best start, but we’ll take what we can get.
We’ve got a solid run of surf starting on Friday, the 24th, and that’s where the magic happens. Friday morning, the swell jumps to 12 ft from the SW with a period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy is a hefty 4555 (strong). The wind is glassy, and it’s going to be clean. This is for the experts only – that’s a big wave, and it’s going to be a treat. The offshore wind keeps it clean all day, and the afternoon remains a solid 10 ft SW swell. Saturday the 25th is still pumping, with a 6 ft SW swell in the morning and a clean 8 ft in the afternoon. Both days have light winds, making for some excellent surf.
The real standout, though, has to be Tuesday, the 28th. We’ve got a 8 ft SW swell with a 15-second period (very long period groundswell) and the combined energy is 3847 (strong). The wind is moderate offshore, keeping it clean. This is a reef break, so that long-period energy is going to wrap in beautifully, offering some nice, powerful lines. It’s an advanced spot, so it’s not for the faint of heart, but for those who can handle it, this is the pick of the window. The consistency is fairly consistent, so you’ll get your share. Crowds are possible, so get in early.
The quality holds through the week, with good offshore winds and clean conditions. The swell size drops off a bit into the first week of August, but there’s still some fun waves on offer, like the 4 ft SW swell on the morning of the 2nd with glassy conditions.
After that, things get a bit messy. The wind shifts onshore and the swell drops off, leading to a few days of poor conditions around the 3rd and 4th of August. The 5th and 6th are a write-off with fresh cross-onshore winds.
So, the short of it: Wednesday the 24th to Tuesday the 28th is the real sweet spot. For the best, I’m pointing you to Friday, the 24th, and Tuesday, the 28th. The Friday has the biggest swell with glassy conditions, and the Tuesday has the perfect combination of size, period, and offshore wind. Get out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1404 | 1125 | 756 | 1126 | 1553 | 8075 | 4555 | 3536 | 2376 | 1077 | 1500 | 1255 | 930 | 1298 | 1226 | 1712 | 1504 | 2157 | 2994 | 3135 | 2090 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:27AM1.22m | 9:56PM1.35m | 10:55AM1.20m | 11:15PM1.32m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:26PM0.79m | 4:45AM0.76m | 4:51PM0.84m | 6:00AM0.73m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 1404 | 1125 | 756 | 1126 | 1553 | 8075 | 4555 | 3536 | 2376 | 1077 | 1500 | 1255 | 930 | 1298 | 1226 | 1712 | 1504 | 2157 | 2994 | 3135 | 2090 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 23 | SW 19 | — | — | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | — | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SSW 18 | WSW 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 73 | 158 | 244 | 20 | 834 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 917 | 10 | — | 372 | 309 | 268 | 359 | 209 | 14 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 | SW 22 | ESE 12 | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 15 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 3 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 10 | 72 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 31 | 19 | 32 | 3 | 16 | 91 | 171 | 1310 | 1534 | 853 | 569 | 322 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 7 | 74 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 139 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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