Surf Forecasts:
Norries Head surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 4,816 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1AM (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 1AM. 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norries Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's talk about Norries Head over the next couple of weeks. It's a point break that's inconsistent and often crowded, but when it's on it can be a fun beginner wave. Right now, we've got a big storm swell rolling in – 15 ft from the SE with a 10-second period – but it's blowing a solid 22 mph cross-onshore, so the surf is lumpy and messy. That's Sunday July 19 and Monday July 20, no good at all. The water temp is 69°, about average for this time of year.
The first surfable waves creep in on Tuesday July 21 morning – still 7.5 ft from the ESE, period 10s, but the wind drops to 9 mph cross-on, making it marginal. The combined energy is moderate (959). Not worth getting too excited about. By Tuesday afternoon the wind eases further, but it's still cross-on and the swell drops to 5.9 ft.
Now here's the standout: Wednesday July 22 morning. The wind goes completely glassy – dead calm – and we've got a clean 5.3 ft E swell with a 9-second period. The energy is moderate (408). That's your best bet of the whole forecast. It's small enough for beginners and the point should offer some nice little lines. Keep in mind crowds are often an issue here, but on a Wednesday morning with a so-so stretch you might snag a few waves to yourself.
Thursday July 23 morning is also glassy, but the swell is
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4490 | 4490 | 4816 | 3429 | 2372 | 1625 | 959 | 521 | 538 | 408 | 356 | 257 | 173 | 169 | 112 | 82 | 53 | 44 | 70 | 50 | 50 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | off | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:42AM1.19m | 11:44PM1.42m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:26PM0.30m | 6:16AM0.16m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | S 18 | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 1419 | 58 | 93 | 66 | 85 | 73 | 959 | 521 | 538 | 408 | 356 | 257 | 173 | 169 | 112 | 82 | 53 | 44 | 127 | 151 | 131 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 23 | — | — | — | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | ENE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | NE 9 | S 17 | NE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 66 | 11 | — | — | — | 57 | 23 | 198 | 33 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 70 | 50 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 24 | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | SSE 11 | SE 16 | S 15 | S 14 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 8 | S 17 | — | NE 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 100 | 37 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | 3 | 18 | 12 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 2 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4490 | 4490 | 4816 | 3429 | 2372 | 1625 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 16 | 371 | 555 | 370 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 633 | 537 | 260 | 123 | 123 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
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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).
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