Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
20.3° 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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with 235 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 8th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 8th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 8th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Norries Head over the next couple weeks.

First thing: the early days are a write-off. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are small and messy, with weak funky wind and barely any push. The wave energy is low (106 to 223 combined energy of all swells directed here), and you’re looking at poor conditions most of the time. Not worth getting wet.

Sunday morning the 9th is the first decent window – clean 4ft east swell with a 9-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze. It’s not powerful, but the surface will be smooth and rideable. Monday afternoon the 10th bumps up to 5ft but the period drops to 6 seconds – that’s windswell slop, not real surf.

The real gem in the first week is Tuesday the 11th morning. Swell drops to 3ft from the east, but the wind goes glassy – dead calm. That’s a major positive. The wave energy is still moderate at 143, but the clean surface will make it look a lot better. Good for a longboard or a beginner session. Just know that crowds are often here, so don’t expect solitude.

Then we hit a lull from Wednesday the 12th through Friday the 14th. Swell stays under 3ft, energy drops into the weak zone (48 to 96), and while it’s clean at times, it’s barely surfable. Saturday the 15th afternoon spikes to 4ft but from the SSE with a 5-second period – messy and onshore.

Now, the second week is where the size comes in. Starting Monday the 17th, we’re talking 7ft to 8ft from the southeast, with strong to very strong wave energy (579 up to 1388). But – and this is a big but – the wind is cross-on or onshore for most of it, and the period stays short (7-8 seconds). That means big, lumpy, choppy conditions. Not for the faint of heart.

The standout is Friday the 21st morning. Swell sits at 5ft from the east with a 9-second period, and the wind goes glassy again. The wave energy is strong at 663, so there’s real power. This is the session for experienced surfers. Saturday the 22nd morning keeps the size at 8ft from the east with a 10-second period and clean cross-offshore wind – that’s expert territory. Sunday the 23rd morning eases to 6ft with clean offshore wind – a solid way to end the run.

Bottom line: the first week is mostly a dud except for Tuesday 11th morning and maybe Friday 21st morning if you can wait. The big stuff after that is for the hardcore crew who can handle size and chop. For most of us, circle Friday 21st morning – that’s the one.

Keep your eyes on the charts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
1
E
9
1
E
9
1.4
NNE
6
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
54
64
173
230
185
146
150
146
160
116
96
78
108
83
85
61
61
43
44
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
S
15
SE
5
WSW
5
N
15
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
NW
10
W
5
WNW
10
ENE
5
W
15
NNW
20
NW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SE
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
High Tide
3:07AM0.94m
4:14PM1.50m
4:31AM0.93m
5:19PM1.64m
5:40AM0.98m
6:15PM1.78m
6:35AM1.05m
7:05PM1.87m
7:24AM1.13m
7:50PM1.91m
8:08AM1.21m
8:32PM1.88m
Low Tide
9:09AM0.25m
11:11PM0.34m
10:21AM0.20m
00:14AM0.22m
11:25AM0.11m
1:05AM0.11m
12:20PM0.03m
1:49AM0.04m
1:10PM-0.04m
2:28AM-0.00m
1:57PM-0.05m
3:05AM-0.01m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:20
6:20
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:19
5:19
5:20
5:20
5:21
5:21
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1
Temp °C
17
18
18
16
19
19
17
21
21
15
20
19
16
24
22
14
19
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14
Feels °C
16
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14
17
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18
10
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12
11
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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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