Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
20.8° C
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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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SE swell with 696 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM. 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 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 1st Aug)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Norries Head.

Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. We’ve got a few days of tiny, messy surf with light cross-onshore winds and pretty ordinary conditions. Not much to get excited about until we get into the following week.

The first real standout comes on Monday, 3 August. The morning session is looking glassy with a 5ft swell from the southeast, period around 10 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 503. That’s clean, solid, and the kind of morning that’s worth getting out of bed for. The water temperature is sitting right about 69°, which is average for this time of year.

After that, the surf drops back down to small and weak for a few days, with winds turning cross-off and clean but not much size or energy. There’s a little bump on the morning of 5 August with a glassy 3ft E swell, but it’s still ordinary.

Now, the real big talk comes later in the second week. Thursday, 14 August, has a huge 12ft ENE swell hitting in the morning with glassy conditions. That’s a serious wave – combined energy is a massive 1778, so it’s powerful. That one is only for experienced surfers. But the wind is glass, and if you’ve got the skills, it’s going to be a wild one.

Then Friday, 15 August, pushes even bigger – 15ft ENE swell, period 11 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 4851. That’s strong, very strong. Morning winds are light and offshore, so it’ll be clean. But again, this is expert territory only.

By Sunday, 16 August, it’s a full 18ft ENE swell with a 12-second period, energy sitting at a monstrous 8566. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it’s going to be a messy beast. This is not a day for the faint-hearted.

So, the best of the bunch is Monday, 3 August morning – clean, glassy, solid 5ft. And if you’re into big waves, the morning of 14 August and 15 August are the ones to circle, but treat them with respect.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
9:44PM1.65m
10:10AM1.19m
10:17PM1.57m
10:52AM1.21m
10:54PM1.46m
11:40AM1.24m
11:37PM1.32m
12:36PM1.26m
00:30AM1.17m
1:43PM1.30m
1:40AM1.03m
2:59PM1.38m
3:07AM0.94m
Low Tide
3:17PM0.14m
4:18AM0.09m
3:56PM0.20m
4:51AM0.10m
4:39PM0.27m
5:26AM0.12m
5:31PM0.36m
6:07AM0.17m
6:38PM0.44m
6:55AM0.21m
8:05PM0.49m
7:57AM0.25m
9:46PM0.45m
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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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