Surf Forecasts:
Noises surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 11,431 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Noises this week:
The surf forecast for Noises over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Noises in the next 16 days are 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noises over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Noises. This is a reef break, and it’s an exposed spot, so it lights up best with a solid WSW swell. The water here is hovering around 67°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest rubber.
Right now, we’re going through a flat and ugly spell. The first few days are a write-off – Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are a complete mess. We’re talking strong onshore winds, poor surf conditions, and a lot of chop. There’s a big 13ft to 18ft swell, but it's getting hammered by 28 mph winds, making it completely unrideable. The vibe is dead.
The gap lasts into Wednesday and Thursday the 19th and 20th. The swell is still big, but the wind starts to ease. Conditions are still choppy and mostly cross-onshore, so we’re looking at marginal surf at best. It’s not the time to get excited.
Friday the 21st is a bit of a tease. The early morning has the wind swinging onshore, but the swell is holding at 12ft from the SW. The combined energy is still moderately strong (4709), but the scores are low. It’s still not on.
The standout window opens on Saturday, August 22nd. The morning session is where it’s at. The wind drops to glassy with a slight air, and the swell is a solid 10ft from the SW, but with a very long period of 16 seconds. This is proper groundswell. The combined energy is a strong 4414, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a serious, clean, powerful swell. Because it’s a reef break, that long period will really jack up and create some proper barrels. But listen, with that size and power, this is not for beginners. It’s a big, heavy wave for advanced surfers only. The afternoon tide might mess with it a bit, and the wind swings back onshore, so get on it early.
Sunday the 23rd is a washout again. The wind cranks up to 22-28 mph, and the swell gets lumpy and messy. A total write-off.
Monday the 24th offers a bit of a reprieve. The wind swings cross-offshore, and the swell is 13-15ft from the SW. It’s clean, but the combined energy is still high (7055), and the ratings are marginal. It’s a better option than the previous days, but still a big, powerful ocean.
The real gem for the second week looks like Tuesday the 25th. The early morning has a clean 10ft swell from the SSW with a 10-second period, and it’s perfectly offshore with an ENE wind. That’s a recipe for clean, lined-up waves. The afternoon gets even better: glassy conditions, a 7ft swell from the WSW, and a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is 4478, and it’s described as excellent. That glassy session will be worth the wait.
Wednesday the 26th is also a standout. The morning is glassy again, with an 8ft swell from the WSW and a 16-second period. The combined energy is 4248, and it’s excellent. This is clean, powerful, and should be a classic session.
The rest of the week into the end of August sees a mix of smaller, cleaner swells with glassy conditions on the mornings of the 27th and 28th. The wind is light, and the swell is 7ft to 8ft. These are much more manageable, but the energy drops off significantly (2636 and 1714). It’s good for a fun, clean surf, but not the heavy stuff.
The final weekend (August 29th) picks up again with a bigger 15ft swell from the WSW, but the wind is cross-shore, making it a bit messy. It’s a marginal prospect.
The first day of September is wild. On Tuesday the 1st, we’re looking at a massive 18ft swell from the SW with a 16-second period. The combined energy is a staggering 15631. This is huge, powerful, and dangerous. The wind is moderate, but the forecast says it’s too big for this break. Honestly, at that size, this reef will be a washing machine. Only for the absolute elite, and even then, it’s risky.
So, to wrap it up: the early week is a total loss. The first real standout is the morning of Saturday the 22nd, and the next premium windows are the glassy, clean mornings of the 25th and 26th. Don’t bother with the first half of the week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 15 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
8222 | 9232 | 11177 | 10045 | 8941 | 6098 | 8656 | 10159 | 9799 | 7197 | 6520 | 5995 | 4654 | 4654 | 3052 | 4414 | 3075 | 1581 | 3250 | 7285 | 7437 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:00AM0.54m | 00:10AM0.70m | 00:37AM0.74m | 1:15AM0.78m | 2:08AM0.81m | 3:39AM0.84m | 5:28AM0.87m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:12PM0.44m | 3:35PM0.38m | 3:25PM0.34m | 3:31PM0.30m | 3:41PM0.29m | 3:54PM0.28m | 4:05PM0.29m | ||||||||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | 9 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 18 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | SSW 14 |
1766 | — | 11177 | 10045 | 8941 | 6098 | 8656 | 10159 | 9799 | 7197 | 6520 | 5995 | 4654 | 4654 | 2641 | 4414 | 3075 | 1581 | 1218 | — | 3095 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 24 | — | SW 17 | — | — | WSW 18 | — | — | — |
— | — | 2221 | 813 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | — | 3052 | — | — | 63 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 |
8222 | 9232 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 190 | 3250 | 7285 | 7437 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1341 | 642 | 3 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 86 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 65 | 250 | 358 | 358 |
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Information about the Noises Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Noises provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Noises can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Noises 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 (Noises) 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 Noises 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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