Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
20.7° C
0.2° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 2,679 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with E 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 (Jul 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 22nd Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 22nd Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 20th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Norries Head area over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a slow burn, so don't expect a whole lot of action for a while.

Alright, we've got a bit of a wait on our hands. The first few days are pretty grim. On Monday the 20th of July, we've got a solid 13 ft swell from the ESE, but it's coming with a strong 16 mph cross-onshore wind from the SSE. That's a recipe for a messy, blown-out mess at Norries Head, a point break that's inconsistent. The combined wave energy is massive at 2997, but it's all for nothing with those conditions. There's no way you'd want to be out there. Tuesday the 21st isn't much better, with 8 ft still from the ESE, but the wind eases a little to 9 mph, still cross-on. It's still marginal at best.

Now, keep your eyes on Wednesday the 22nd of July. That's the one standout in this whole run. The morning brings a drop to 5 ft from the east, but the wind goes dead calm – glassy conditions. That's a major positive. The combined energy is still moderate at 500. The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is about average for the time of year. For a spot that's inconsistent, this is a real treat. The swell is a bit on the short side at 10 seconds, but with that glassy surface, Norries Head could be absolutely perfect. It's the best on offer, and it's not even close.

Thursday the 23rd of July is still okay. The morning sees 4 ft from the east, again with glassy winds. The swell is shorter at 8 seconds and the energy is weaker at 207, but it'll be clean. The afternoon gets a bit dicey with an onshore wind.

From Friday the 24th of July onwards, it's a real struggle. The swell drops right off and the wind stays messy. There's a long stretch of poor conditions with tiny waves and onshore breeze. We get a few fleeting moments of glassy conditions on the 25th and 26th of July, but the swell is barely 2 ft to 2 ft. It's just not enough to get excited about.

The second week is a write-off. We see a few pulses of longer period swell, like a 15-second period on the 30th of July, but it's only 3 ft and it's accompanied by strong cross-onshore winds. It's a total non-starter. The whole run from the 24th of July right through to the end of the forecast on the 4th of August is full of "poor surf conditions" – it's a long, blank gap.

So, to sum it up: Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July, is your one and only chance to get a clean, glassy session at Norries Head. Don't sleep on it. After that, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2250
1691
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626
440
474
359
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205
165
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41
28
17
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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20
SSE
15
SSE
10
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NNE
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High Tide
12:36PM1.20m
00:25AM1.23m
1:35PM1.20m
1:11AM1.07m
2:40PM1.22m
2:09AM0.94m
3:45PM1.25m
3:24AM0.86m
4:46PM1.31m
4:39AM0.85m
5:37PM1.39m
5:40AM0.88m
6:21PM1.47m
Low Tide
6:22PM0.44m
6:55AM0.22m
7:31PM0.56m
7:39AM0.28m
8:56PM0.61m
8:30AM0.32m
10:27PM0.59m
9:30AM0.34m
11:37PM0.52m
10:31AM0.33m
00:26AM0.43m
11:24AM0.29m
1:06AM0.35m
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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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