Surf Forecasts:
Noises surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with 20,637 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (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 Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Noises in the next 16 days are 5.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noises over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Noises. This is a reef break, so it’s a spot for the crew who know what they’re doing. The water is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than we’d usually expect for this time of year – a nice little bonus.
The first real chance to get wet won’t be until Friday morning, the 21st of August. Thursday afternoon is a write-off, just a messy 13ft cross-on mess with the swell energy pumping at 7196. You’d be fighting a losing battle. But Friday morning, clear skies roll in and the wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the SSE. That’s a major positive. The swell drops a touch to 12ft from the SW, with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is still a solid 5427. For the advanced surfer, this is the standout of the whole window. The sets will be powerful, with long gaps between them, making the paddle out manageable. This is the one to circle.
Friday afternoon sees the wind shift to a light cross-shore, still clean enough, but it’s not as perfect as that morning glass. Over the weekend, conditions deteriorate. Saturday and Sunday bring increasing cross-onshore winds, and the swell hangs around 8ft to 10ft, but the quality drops off. The energy is still moderate to strong (2878 to 4301), but the chop makes it a slog. By Monday the 24th, the wind goes light again, but it’s cross-on, so the surface is a bit scruffy.
Then we hit a real dry spell. From Tuesday the 25th right through to the end of the month, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, and the swell gets seriously big. On Wednesday the 26th of August, we’re looking at 18ft of swell from the WSW with a very long 18-second period – the combined energy hits a massive 19568. That’s not a surf, that’s a reef-destroyer. Only for the absolute elite, and even then, it’s a risk. A couple of days later, on the 27th, the wind swings cross-offshore, which cleans things up, but the swell is still 15ft to 16ft, so it’s raw and powerful. Thursday the 27th morning is your next best bet, but it’s still a big, heavy wave.
The first week of September doesn’t offer much relief. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, and the swell stays in the 12ft to 15ft range. The energy values are still high (3676 to 7502), but the conditions are just poor. There’s a brief window on Wednesday the 2nd morning with a little more promise, but the onshore wind will ruin it.
If you’re looking for the best of the best, it’s hands down Friday morning, the 21st of August. Glassy, long-period groundswell, and a reef that will handle it. The second-best moment is Thursday morning, the 27th of August, but that’s for the big-wave crew only. The rest of the run is full of gaps and rough conditions, so don’t expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | 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 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
7196 | 6375 | 5285 | 4654 | 3056 | 4301 | 3439 | 1891 | 2318 | 3178 | 5116 | 3000 | 2039 | 1411 | 1074 | 3975 | 7330 | 19568 | 16385 | 11188 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
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 | |||||||||||||
— | — | 6:52 | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | — |
7196 | 6375 | 5285 | 4654 | 3056 | 4301 | 3439 | 1891 | 2318 | 2283 | 5116 | 3000 | 2039 | 1411 | 1074 | 3975 | 7330 | 19568 | 16385 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 24 | SW 20 | SW 17 | — | — | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 13 | — | SW 24 | — | — | — |
— | — | 142 | 1261 | 2719 | — | — | 75 | 491 | 3178 | — | — | — | 262 | 398 | — | 452 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | 469 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | 11188 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2015 | 36 | 22 | 1688 | 0 | 17 | 39 | 52 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 22 | 153 | 90 |
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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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