Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Issued: 9 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
21.3° C

Normal for this time of year

Norries Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Norries Head surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SE swell with 2,071 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Norries Head this week:

The surf forecast for Norries Head over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Norries Head in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 9th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norries Head over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the stretch ahead for Norries Head.

We’re kicking off Friday the 3rd with a bit of a mixed bag. There’s some small, weak energy in the water, but by Friday afternoon things get interesting. We’ve got a 4ft swell pushing in from the ENE with an 8-second period, and the wind is going glassy. That’s clean, smooth surf, albeit small. The combined energy is moderate at 279, so it’s got a bit of push for the size. This is the standout of the whole run – a rare moment of that perfect, glassy afternoon session where you don’t have to fight the wind.

After that, don’t expect much for days. The weekend is a write-off with strong cross and cross-onshore winds making a mess of things. Monday and Tuesday are similar – choppy and poor. There’s no saving it.

Then, on Wednesday the 8th, things wake up. We see a big jump in swell, hitting 8ft from the SE with an 11-second period. The combined energy is a solid 1836, so there's plenty of power. But the wind is cross-shore, which will keep it a bit bumpy and messy. At this size, it’s expert territory only. Thursday the 9th is similar, dropping slightly to 7ft, but still with that cross-shore wind.

By Friday the 10th, the swell backs off to 5ft, but the wind is still a factor. For the rest of the second week, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves with the odd glassy morning, like Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th, offering nothing more than ankle-snappers. There’s even a day of next to nothing on the 15th and 16th.

The true highlight is that Friday afternoon session on the 3rd of July. It’s small and clean, the kind of surf that’s a gem for the logs and fishes. The water temp is about average for this time of year. After that, we’re waiting until the 8th for the big stuff, but the conditions will be challenging. Even the later pulse on the 18th of July brings a 4ft swell but with a cross-shore wind that won’t help.

Hang in there, the glassy window on Friday 3rd is your best bet.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thu
9
Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
2
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
8
1.2
ENE
8
0.6
ESE
10
1.2
SSE
6
0.8
ESE
12
1
E
11
1
E
11
0.9
E
11
0.9
ESE
12
0.7
ESE
13
0.6
ESE
13
0.6
ESE
12
0.6
ESE
12
0.6
SE
14
3
SE
12
2.5
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.1
SE
10
2
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
104
90
151
83
86
195
265
231
184
232
170
131
121
111
132
2071
1692
1788
1456
918
784
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NW
5
NNW
15
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
15
S
20
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
Wind State
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cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
9:59AM1.02m
10:16PM1.61m
10:40AM1.03m
10:51PM1.57m
11:25AM1.05m
11:28PM1.51m
12:16PM1.08m
00:10AM1.41m
1:12PM1.14m
1:01AM1.30m
2:15PM1.22m
2:03AM1.18m
3:21PM1.33m
Low Tide
4:24AM0.19m
3:38PM0.20m
4:59AM0.18m
4:16PM0.25m
5:35AM0.17m
4:59PM0.32m
6:13AM0.16m
5:50PM0.39m
6:55AM0.17m
6:53PM0.45m
7:42AM0.18m
8:12PM0.48m
8:35AM0.18m
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6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
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5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:02
5:02
 mm
1
4
1
2
2
Temp °C
19
24
24
20
18
18
16
15
17
17
16
16
16
17
18
15
17
17
15
18
18
Feels °C
18
24
24
17
15
15
14
11
12
12
11
11
12
13
14
12
13
14
12
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
6
0.9
NE
7
1.2
ENE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.6
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
12
1
E
11
1
E
11
0.9
E
11
0.9
ESE
12
0.7
ESE
13
0.6
ESE
13
0.6
ESE
12
0.5
E
12
0.6
SE
14
0.3
ESE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.1
SE
10
2
SE
10
Energy kJ
53
71
151
47
86
195
265
231
184
232
170
131
121
67
132
24
1692
1456
918
784
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.4
ESE
14
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.6
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
15
Energy kJ
104
90
100
83
16
19
4
3
3
63
3
3
111
51
144
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
7
0.3
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
15
0.4
ESE
13
0.4
NE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
S
17
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
15
28
21
58
10
4
6
8
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
4
0.5
N
5
0.4
NW
3
0.4
SSW
3
1.2
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
10
2
S
6
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
9
2.5
SE
10
3
SSE
10
3
SE
12
3
SSE
11
2.5
SE
11
Energy kJ
4
11
4
4
84
176
85
288
334
1267
1213
1287
1244
1151
1508
2071
2235
1788
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
4
2
2
2
2
3
5
2
4
3
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
20
19
0
20
19
260
758
797
19
20
19
20
0
20
0
0
19
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
4
1
3
5
5
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
4
4
5
5
4
3
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
9
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
6
9
8
6
6
7
9
7
7
9
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Information about the Norries Head Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Norries Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Norries Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Norries Head 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 (Norries Head) 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 Norries Head 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.

Norries Head is 14 km (9 miles) from Banora Point. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Banora Point. Banora Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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