Surf Forecasts:
Norries Head surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 517 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7AM. 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norries Head over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with ya – this forecast for Norries Head is a quiet one. We’ve got a tiny window of clean, rideable waves right at the start, but after that, it’s a long, frustrating stretch of poor conditions. We’re talking a solid 13-day gap with nothing worth paddling out for.
Alright, let’s kick things off on Friday, July 3rd, in the afternoon. That’s our one and only true standout. Norries Head is serving up a clean 2 ft swell from the ESE, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is a light northwesterly, blowing cross-offshore, keeping the surface glassy. It’s a point break that’s inconsistent and can get crowded often, but when it’s this clean, it’s worth the gamble. The water’s sitting at a comfortable 71°, which is right on the money for this time of year. The combined swell energy is moderate at 279.
But that’s it. From Saturday, July 4th onwards, the wind swings onshore or cross-shore, the swell gets messy, and the scores drop to zero. The surf turns into a choppy, blown-out mess. There’s a brief moment on Monday, July 13th, with a glassy morning and a tiny 2 ft swell, but it’s so short-period (6 seconds) and weak (combined energy of 33) that it’s barely a ripple. Not worth the hassle. Later in the week, on Friday, July 17th, we see a bump in size – 6 ft from the ESE – but that’s coming with a strong 25 km/h cross-shore wind, making it a lumpy, low-quality mess suited more for kites than paddles.
So, bottom line: you’ve got one solid chance on the afternoon of July 3rd. After that, the forecast is a blank. Surf around here can fire again, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | ESE 10 | SSE 6 | ESE 12 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 |
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 kJ | 104 | 83 | 86 | 244 | 257 | 156 | 184 | 63 | 178 | 125 | 117 | 113 | 71 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 3:16AM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:41PM0.45m | 9:34AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 |
 | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | 5:04 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 |
Feels °C | 23 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | NE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | NE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 11 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 18 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 104 | 55 | 86 | 244 | 257 | 156 | 184 | 3 | 178 | 125 | 117 | 113 | 71 | 27 | 1527 | — | 1267 | 937 | 6 | 855 | 952 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | S 12 | ESE 14 | NE 8 | NE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 13 | S 23 | SSE 14 | — |
| kJ | 56 | 83 | 20 | 19 | 4 | 11 | 48 | 63 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 11 | 134 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 15 | ESE 13 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 9 | S 18 | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 28 | 21 | 58 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | SSW 3 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 91 | 4 | 69 | 140 | 107 | 72 | 303 | 963 | 943 | 920 | 1033 | 1020 | 1166 | 1568 | 2034 | 1230 | — | 1287 | 1183 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 20 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 894 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
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