Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Issued: 3 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
21.5° 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 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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Light 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 Summary

Moderate 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.

Fri
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNE
7
0.6
ESE
10
1.1
SSE
6
0.9
ESE
12
1
E
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.9
E
11
0.4
ESE
14
0.7
ESE
13
0.6
ESE
13
0.6
ESE
12
0.6
ESE
12
0.5
E
12
0.3
ESE
12
3
SSE
11
2.4
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
0.2
ESE
13
2.5
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy 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)
10
NW
15
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
S
20
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
Wind State
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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rain showers
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rain showers
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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
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)
0.7
ESE
10
0.8
NE
7
0.6
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
12
1
E
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.9
E
11
0.1
NE
9
0.7
ESE
13
0.6
ESE
13
0.6
ESE
12
0.6
ESE
12
0.5
E
12
0.3
ESE
12
2.5
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
9
0.1
S
18
2.1
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
11
Energy 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)
0.5
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.2
NNE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.4
S
12
0.4
ESE
14
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.2
ESE
13
0.1
S
23
0.6
SSE
14
Energy kJ
56
83
20
19
4
11
48
63
3
3
2
2
17
11
134
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
15
0.4
ESE
13
0.3
NE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
9
0.1
S
18
0.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
28
21
58
6
4
3
6
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNE
7
0.4
SSW
3
1.1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
5
1.9
SSE
6
3
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
11
2.4
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
Energy kJ
91
4
69
140
107
72
303
963
943
920
1033
1020
1166
1568
2034
1230
1287
1183
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
20
19
0
20
20
894
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
19
0
19
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
1
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
4
3
6
6
4
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
5
4
5
5
9
6
7
6
9
7
5
6
9
9
9
6
5
6
6
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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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