Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
20.4°C
0.4° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, ESE swell with 280 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 31st Aug)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about Norries Head in feet, wind, and degrees.

It’s a tough start. For the first week or so, you’re looking at a lot of small, choppy, or blown-out surf. The wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the swell is short-period, so the quality is poor. The combined wave energy readings are weak to moderate, like 84 and 140 (weak to moderate energy), so don’t get your hopes up.

The first real window opens up on Wednesday, September 2nd. The morning is glassy, with a light offshore breeze from the ENE. The swell is a clean 5ft from ENE, with a 9-second period. The combined energy is 349 (moderate energy), and the wave comment is “expect good surf conditions.” It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean and fun. The water temp is about average for the season.

The next good one is Thursday, September 3rd morning. We’ve got a 4ft ENE swell, 9-second period, with a cross-offshore wind from the NNW. The combined energy is 212 (moderate energy), and it’s “clean.” It’s smaller than Wednesday, but still a solid morning.

Norries Head is a point break, and it’s inconsistent – it doesn’t fire all the time. The optimum swell direction is NE, and we’re getting ENE, so it’s in the ballpark. Crowds are “often” a thing, so expect a few others in the water.

After Thursday, it’s back to small and weak. The combined energy drops to 66 or 65 (weak energy) by September 7th, with tiny 2ft swells and poor wind. The long-period swell on September 6th (14 seconds, 2ft) is a long-period groundswell from the SE, but it’s too small and the wind is onshore, so skip it.

Bottom line: the best bets are the mornings of Wednesday, September 2nd and Thursday, September 3rd. The rest of the 16 days is a bust.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
0.8
E
8
0.9
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.9
E
9
0.8
ENE
9
1
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
70
81
96
119
140
157
149
146
127
72
111
157
172
117
72
88
119
106
150
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
SSE
10
E
5
NW
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
NE
15
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
S
10
SE
10
ESE
5
S
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
5:23AM0.89m
5:54PM1.45m
6:06AM0.97m
6:31PM1.55m
6:43AM1.05m
7:04PM1.62m
7:18AM1.13m
7:36PM1.67m
7:52AM1.21m
8:08PM1.69m
8:27AM1.28m
8:40PM1.65m
Low Tide
00:01AM0.41m
11:04AM0.31m
00:36AM0.32m
11:49AM0.23m
1:08AM0.23m
12:29PM0.16m
1:38AM0.16m
1:06PM0.10m
2:07AM0.09m
1:42PM0.07m
2:36AM0.05m
2:20PM0.07m
3:06AM0.03m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:27
5:27
5:28
5:28
5:29
5:29
 mm
3
3
Temp °C
17
19
18
17
21
21
19
22
22
20
20
19
18
20
19
16
19
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Feels °C
18
18
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20
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22
17
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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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