Surf Forecasts:
Norries Head surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, E swell with 288 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Norries Head in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norries Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the Norries Head area over the next couple of weeks.
Truth be told, the start of this forecast is a bit of a slow grind. There’s a big gap of several days with nothing really worth paddling out for. From Tuesday the 4th right through to the end of Saturday the 8th, it’s mostly small, weak, and messy. We’re looking at tiny 1ft to 3ft swells, a lot of cross-shore and cross-onshore wind, and combined wave energy barely cracking 100 (37-157). The water temp is sitting about 69°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Now, the first real standout that gets the blood pumping comes up on Sunday the 9th. That morning, Norries Head is looking clean. The swell lifts to a waist-high 4ft out of the E, with a 9-second period, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm, just a slight air. That’s going to be smooth, clean faces. The combined energy jumps to 323 (moderate), so there’s some punch behind it. This is a point break, and it’s inconsistent, so you might have to wait for the sets, but when they come, they’ll be good. Just be aware that crowds are often here, so expect company.
Monday the 10th is another solid shout. The swell is still hanging around 3ft from the E, period 9 seconds, and we get a nice offshore wind from the WNW at 9 mph. That’s going to hold the waves up and keep them clean. Energy is still moderate at 217. This is a proper morning session window.
After that, the surf dips back down into mediocre territory. From Tuesday the 11th through the end of the week, we’re back to 1ft to 3ft, with cross-on winds and low energy. Not really worth rushing for.
Then the second week gets a bit wild. Around Monday the 17th, the swell pumps up to 8ft from the SE, but the period drops to 8 seconds, and the wind is a cross-shore. That’s a lot of water moving, but it’s going to be lumpy and messy. The energy is strong at 689 (moderate-strong), but those conditions are better left for the experts or maybe the kite crew. For a point break, that short-period swell and cross-shore wind won’t be the cleanest.
So, the best bet is clear: be on the water early Sunday morning the 9th, or Monday morning the 10th. That’s the window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 24 | 117 | 154 | 86 | 57 | 46 | 29 | 41 | 57 | 70 | 89 | 72 | 81 | 204 | 280 | 282 | 198 | 164 | 138 | 133 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:37PM1.32m | 12:36PM1.26m | 00:30AM1.17m | 1:43PM1.30m | 1:40AM1.03m | 2:59PM1.38m | 3:07AM0.94m | 4:14PM1.50m | 4:31AM0.93m | 5:19PM1.64m | 5:40AM0.98m | 6:15PM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:31PM0.36m | 6:07AM0.17m | 6:38PM0.44m | 6:55AM0.21m | 8:05PM0.49m | 7:57AM0.25m | 9:46PM0.45m | 9:09AM0.25m | 11:11PM0.34m | 10:21AM0.20m | 00:14AM0.22m | 11:25AM0.11m | 1:05AM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | ESE 11 | E 10 | ESE 9 | NE 4 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 62 | 117 | 154 | 86 | 19 | 46 | 27 | 41 | 57 | 70 | 89 | 72 | 81 | 204 | 280 | 282 | 198 | 164 | 138 | 133 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | S 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 6 | S 8 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 24 | 16 | 7 | 37 | 57 | 34 | 29 | 26 | 33 | 48 | 54 | 52 | 38 | 11 | 43 | 34 | 17 | 53 | 1 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | SSE 8 | NE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 5 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | E 13 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 13 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 26 | 4 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | — | NNW 3 | N 4 | — | SE 2 | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 5 | SW 3 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 197 | — | — | — | 36 | 35 | 54 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 177 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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