Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you—this 16-day stretch for Norries Head is a tough one to get excited about. We’re looking at a long, drawn-out run of poor conditions, and the first week is basically a write-off. The swell energy is weak, the winds are messy, and there’s just nothing worth paddling out for. It’s one of those blank runs where you’re better off sorting your gear or finding something else to do.

The first solid, rideable window doesn’t even show up until Saturday the 19th, and even then, it’s a fleeting and marginal thing. We’ve got a bump of swell through the morning—looks like around 6ft from the SSE with a short, 6-second period. The energy reading is moderate at best (281). The wind is offshore from the north, so the surface might be clean, but the wave quality is questionable. It’s a beach-and-reef setup here, and with that short period and cross-off wind, it could be a bit lumpy and tricky. This is not a beginner wave—at 6ft, it’s pushing it for less experienced surfers. The clean conditions are a plus, but it’s a one-morning wonder; by the afternoon, the swell drops off to nothing.

Things look a little more promising a couple of days later, on Monday the 21st. We’ve got a similar situation—swell from the SE around 5-5ft, with a 10-second period that has a bit more push behind it. The energy is solid, moderate to strong (475). The wind is offshore from the north in the morning, and it should be clean, maybe even glassy at times. This is the best of the bunch overall, but the swell direction from the SE is side-shore at best for this point, so it might not be breaking with full power. Still, for a surfer who knows the spot, this is worth a look. Expect some crowds though—this kind of clean window is rare around here, so it could get busy.

After that, we’re back into the doldrums. The rest of the second week is a mix of small, weak swell and cross-shore winds. The water temp is about average for this time of year, sitting around 70°, so no surprises there. The point itself is inconsistent, so even when the swell is up, you need to wait for the sets.

Honestly, this is a grim outlook. The standout, if you can call it that, is Monday the 21st. It’s the most consistent-looking option with decent size, a longer period, and clean morning conditions. The Saturday morning surf on the 19th is a close second, but that short period makes it a wildcard. Keep your expectations low, and if you’re in the water on the 21st, you might just get some fun ones.

Rusty

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