Surf Forecasts:
Off the wall surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, S swell with 3,566 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period with S 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 (Aug 23) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Off the wall in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Off the wall over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri morning, light winds from the E by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 7 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 6 | S 7 | S 9 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
111 | 68 | 41 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 190 | 198 | 497 | 1010 | 862 | 675 | 938 | 2576 | 2217 | 1027 | 659 | 482 | 248 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:13AM1.17m | 11:46PM1.11m | 11:55AM1.17m | 00:39AM1.01m | 12:38PM1.15m | 1:35AM0.92m | 1:23PM1.13m | 2:37AM0.86m | 2:14PM1.10m | 3:44AM0.82m | 3:12PM1.10m | 4:48AM0.80m | 4:12PM1.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:08PM0.23m | 6:21AM0.39m | 6:57PM0.25m | 6:53AM0.47m | 7:46PM0.28m | 7:25AM0.53m | 8:37PM0.31m | 8:01AM0.58m | 9:35PM0.33m | 8:43AM0.61m | 10:38PM0.34m | 9:35AM0.62m | 11:43PM0.33m | ||||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
Feels °C | 5 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 4 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | E 8 | S 11 | S 10 | E 8 | NE 8 | — | S 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
62 | 48 | 37 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 65 | 5 | 727 | 593 | 1 | 2 | — | 2217 | 1027 | 659 | 482 | 248 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | SW 5 | SE 8 | SE 12 | ENE 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
62 | 68 | 41 | 26 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | — | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 12 | — | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 |
34 | — | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | — | — | WNW 2 | — | — | NW 3 | SW 3 | S 6 | S 7 | S 9 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 13 | — | — | — | NE 2 | NE 4 |
111 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 190 | 198 | 497 | 1010 | 862 | 675 | 938 | 2576 | — | — | — | 2 | 27 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 587 | 1188 | 1119 | 1351 | 1355 | 19 | 19 | 199 | 21 | 103 | 103 | 103 | 10 | 103 | 432 |
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Information about the Off the wall Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Off the wall may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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