Durras North Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 150.31° E

Durras North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Durras North sea temperature is
17.3° C
0.9° 

Durras North surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Durras North surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, NE swell with 206 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Durras North this week:

The surf forecast for Durras North over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Durras North in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 18th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 18th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 19th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Durras North over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
14
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
1.9
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.7
NE
7
0.6
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
S
8
0.3
S
12
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
66
53
205
96
60
54
29
39
47
25
13
5
90
61
24
42
46
42
37
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
10
NW
10
NNE
25
NNE
10
NNW
10
NW
15
NNW
25
WNW
5
SW
10
ENE
10
WSW
5
SSW
15
E
5
NNE
5
N
15
NE
10
NW
10
WNW
5
NNW
5
WSW
Wind State
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
00:27AM1.04m
12:59PM1.27m
1:25AM0.93m
1:53PM1.24m
2:37AM0.86m
2:54PM1.24m
3:56AM0.85m
3:56PM1.25m
5:03AM0.87m
4:53PM1.30m
5:54AM0.92m
5:42PM1.36m
Low Tide
6:36PM0.42m
6:21AM0.42m
7:40PM0.46m
7:04AM0.50m
8:53PM0.48m
7:57AM0.56m
10:06PM0.47m
9:03AM0.58m
11:08PM0.42m
10:09AM0.57m
11:57PM0.36m
11:06AM0.53m
00:37AM0.30m
cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
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cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:31
6:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:28
5:28
5:29
5:30
5:30
5:31
5:31
 mm
2
Temp °C
16
14
19
17
16
20
18
16
18
18
14
17
16
14
17
17
13
20
20
16
Feels °C
13
12
14
13
13
16
15
14
16
16
11
15
14
13
14
14
11
18
17
14
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Information about the Durras North Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Durras North provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Durras North can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Durras North 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 (Durras North) 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 Durras North 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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