Surf Forecasts:
Noises surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 11,009 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period with WSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore 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+) | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| 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, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the options down at Noises. This is a heavy, advanced reef set-up, and it’s exposed to that westerly groundswell. The water temp is feeling about normal for the time of year here.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a blank run. For the first few days, everything is blown out. Monday and Tuesday of this week are a write-off. Monday morning is seeing a wild 13ft swell from the west with a period of 15 seconds, but it’s getting smashed by a 25 mph westerly wind. The wave energy is massive (10011), but it’s all wind-chop and poor conditions. That trend sticks for the next few days—big 15ft to 18ft swells, but the wind just won’t let up, staying cross-on or onshore. The energy readings are huge (over 10000), but it’s messy, choppy, and not worth paddling out.
That gap stretches for a few days, but then we see a real stand-out. Saturday morning, the 22nd of August, things flip. The swell drops a touch to a clean 10ft from the southwest, with a long 16-second period. The wind goes glassy—dead calm. That is the window. The wave energy is still strong (4954), and for the experienced crew, the forecast calls for excellent conditions. The swell is big enough to be fun, but not out of control, and with that long period, it’ll be powerful and lined up. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
After that, things get chunky again. Sunday the 23rd sees a jump back up to 7ft–8ft, but the wind picks up to a fresh 22 mph cross-on, killing the quality. Then there’s a bit of a lull in the following days until Wednesday morning, the 26th of August, where a massive 21ft swell from the southwest shows up, with a 13-second period. The wind is cross-on at 22 mph. The energy reading is insane (15622), and while the wind and tide are favorable, that size is simply too big for this break—it’s blown out and dangerous, strictly for experts with big cojones.
The rest of the run into the start of September stays lumpy and windy, with the energy staying strong through the 1st, but the conditions are poor to marginal. The setup ends with more cross-on wind and big swell, making it a kite-surfing show rather than a paddling session.
Honestly, in this 16-day run, it’s mostly a waiting game. That Saturday morning glass-off is the only true clean slot on offer. Everything else is for the die-hards or the kamikaze crew.
Stay salty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | 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 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3576 | 8245 | 8725 | 10474 | 9758 | 8680 | 6098 | 8541 | 10546 | 10549 | 7395 | 6520 | 6929 | 6221 | 6044 | 5639 | 4954 | 4070 | 2171 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:55PM0.64m | 10:00AM0.54m | 00:10AM0.70m | 00:37AM0.74m | 1:15AM0.78m | 2:08AM0.81m | 3:39AM0.84m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:30AM0.52m | 4:12PM0.44m | 3:35PM0.38m | 3:25PM0.34m | 3:31PM0.30m | 3:41PM0.29m | 3:54PM0.28m | ||||||||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
5:50 | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | 1 | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
3576 | 1766 | 1839 | 10474 | 9758 | 8680 | 6098 | 8541 | 10546 | 10549 | 7395 | 6520 | 6929 | 6221 | 6044 | 5639 | 4954 | 4070 | 2171 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1422 | — | — | — | 854 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | W 15 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
201 | 8245 | 8725 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 247 | 1341 | 632 | 3 | 3 | 200 | 200 | 250 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 52 |
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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.
Noises is 86 km (53 miles) from the city of Bunbury. If you plan a holiday in Margaret River, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bunbury. Bunbury has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











