Surf Forecasts:
Noises surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 12,207 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. 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 (Thu 20th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noises over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is a bit of a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks. If you’re looking for a clean window, you’ve got to be patient. The first few days have solid swell, but the wind is a problem. The real standout is the coming Friday morning when everything lines up perfectly. But before that, and after it, there’s a fair bit of messy, challenging conditions to wade through.
The water is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so you can leave the thickest wetsuit at home.
We’re looking at Noises, a reef break that’s exposed and prefers swell from the WSW. It’s a consistent, advanced wave, so this isn’t the spot for learners.
Thursday morning (20th August) kicks things off with a solid 13 ft WSW swell, but it’s coming in with a cross-on wind from the WSW at 15 km/h. The combined energy is strong at 7197, and the period is 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. But with that cross-on wind, it’s going to be choppy and a bit of a battle. It’s marginal surf, and the tide might play tricks on you too.
Thursday afternoon doesn’t improve much. Still 13 ft, this time from the SW, but the wind swings to the SSW at 15 km/h, still cross-on. It’s a similar story – messy and not the best.
Now, here’s the one to circle. Friday morning, the 21st of August. The wind drops to a dead calm – glassy as it gets. The swell is still a solid 12 ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the energy is very strong at 5427. This is exceptional surf, but it’s for expert surfers only. That size on a reef is no joke. The conditions will be pristine, with no wind ripples. If you’re skilled and confident, this is the best session of the entire forecast.
Friday afternoon sees the wind come back, light from the SSW, creating a slight cross-on chop. The swell holds at 12 ft, but the quality drops off.
From Saturday the 22nd through to the end of the month, it’s a long stretch of marginal to poor conditions. The swell is still pumping, but the wind is almost always cross or cross-on, with speeds picking up. The 23rd (Sunday) has strong cross-shore winds at 25 km/h, making it rough. The 25th and 26th see the swell building back to 13-15 ft, but with rain and strong cross-on winds, it’s a write-off. The 27th and 28th get messy with 45 km/h winds and rain. It’s a long, tough period.
There’s a brief light on the 30th (Sunday) and 31st (Monday) with the swell dropping and then building again. Monday the 31st looks promising on paper – 13 ft to 18 ft from the WSW with a 12-second period and a cross-shore wind – but it’s still marginal. The energy is through the roof (8780 and 9110), but the period is shorter, and it’s a cross-shore chop. Not the cleanest.
After that, we hit September with more rain, stronger winds, and a messy outlook. The 3rd and 4th see big 16 ft SW swells, but with 40 km/h winds, it’s a no-go for paddle surfing. At that size and wind, you’d be looking at a kite session if anything.
So, the bottom line: Friday morning is the one. Everything else is a grind, with a few windows that are just okay. The first week is a bit of a washout, and the second week is even more uncertain. It’s a dry spell, but that one glassy morning makes it worth keeping an eye on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
7197 | 7196 | 6375 | 5285 | 4654 | 3056 | 4123 | 3439 | 1918 | 2574 | 3178 | 5462 | 3122 | 2008 | 1223 | 748 | 3737 | 9045 | 11503 | 11480 | 8144 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:08AM0.81m | 3:39AM0.84m | 5:28AM0.87m | 6:35AM0.90m | 7:24AM0.91m | 8:07AM0.91m | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:31PM0.30m | 3:41PM0.29m | 3:54PM0.28m | 4:05PM0.29m | 4:17PM0.29m | 4:29PM0.31m | 4:41PM0.32m | ||||||||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | SW 16 |
7197 | 7196 | 6375 | 5285 | 4654 | 3056 | 4123 | 3439 | 1918 | 2574 | 3178 | 5462 | 3122 | 2008 | 1223 | 748 | 3737 | 9045 | 11503 | 11480 | 8144 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 20 | SW 17 | — | — | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | SW 12 | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 |
— | — | — | 142 | 1261 | 2719 | — | — | 76 | 603 | 1777 | — | — | — | 212 | 543 | — | — | — | — | 1137 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 82 | 386 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 22 | 36 | 1688 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 40 | 52 | 52 | 200 | 36 | 3 | 1688 |
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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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