Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
21.1°C
0.1° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, SE swell with 148 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with SE 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 (Sep 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Norries Head in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 18th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 18th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 18th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Well, I’ve got to be straight with you – this 16-day stretch for Norries Head is a tough one to call. The first week and a bit is basically a write-off for any decent surf, with barely a ripple worth paddling for. We’re stuck in a flat spell until around the 23rd of September, when the ocean finally shows a bit of pulse. Even then, conditions are messy, so keep your expectations in check.

From now through to the 22nd of September, it’s dead. Tiny waves, mostly under 3 ft, with weak combined swell energy – often reading as low as 2 to 71 (that’s weak). The wind’s all over the shop, and most of the time it’s cross or cross-on, so even the few knee-high bumps are chopped up. There’s a brief flicker on the afternoon of the 19th – a 3 ft SE swell with clean conditions and cross-off winds – but it’s barely surfable and the score’s still a 1 out of 10. Don’t get excited.

Things start to change around Wednesday the 23rd. The swell builds to 7 ft from the ESE, with a period of 7 seconds. Combined energy jumps to 443 (moderate), but the wind is light and cross-shore, creating small wind ripples. This is more size than we’ve seen, but that short period and cross-shore wind means it’s lumpy and hard to read. The break itself, Norries Head (point), is inconsistent and only for beginners at the best of times, and with this kind of energy, it’s going to be a messy, marginal affair. The water temp is 70° – pretty much spot on for this time of year.

The 24th and 25th keep the swell in the 6 ft to 7 ft range, but the wind stays cross-on from the ENE, putting a chop on the face. Combined energy is up around 350–533 (moderate to moderate–strong). Still, it’s not clean. Friday morning the 25th sees a brief window with near glassy conditions and 7 ft from the east – that’s the closest we get to a standout, but it’s still a marginal call with the onshore influence.

Saturday the 26th offers the biggest numbers: 7 ft–7 ft from the ENE, period 9 seconds, and combined energy hitting 844 (strong). The wind is light cross-on in the morning, cleaning up a bit, but the afternoon turns cross-shore. For experienced surfers, this is the most energy we see in the whole forecast – but it’s raw, lumpy, and the point break will be closing out or sectiony. Not an easy one.

From the 27th onward, the swell fades through the 5 ft–4 ft range, with energy dropping to 283 and then 176 (weak–moderate). Wind swings southerly and picks up, bringing rain and choppy, poor conditions. Not worth rushing for.

So, if you’re hanging for something, the standouts are the morning of Wednesday the 23rd (7 ft ESE, light cross-shore, moderate energy at 443) and the morning of Saturday the 26th (7 ft ENE, light cross-on, strong energy at 844). Neither is perfect, but that’s as good as it gets. For beginners, the 7 ft+ stuff is too big. Experienced crew might find a few corners on the 26th. Otherwise, this is a long, flat, frustrating run. Don’t bother with any of the earlier days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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55
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Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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NE
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NNW
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NNW
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High Tide
9:46PM1.29m
10:20AM1.43m
10:20PM1.14m
11:03AM1.36m
10:58PM1.00m
11:54AM1.29m
11:47PM0.89m
12:58PM1.22m
1:01AM0.81m
2:17PM1.20m
2:42AM0.79m
3:31PM1.25m
Low Tide
3:50PM0.21m
3:53AM0.13m
4:34PM0.32m
4:24AM0.21m
5:24PM0.43m
4:59AM0.30m
6:26PM0.52m
5:44AM0.39m
7:51PM0.57m
6:50AM0.45m
9:27PM0.54m
8:16AM0.47m
10:33PM0.47m
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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.

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