
Surf Forecasts:
Norries Head surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, N swell with 164 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period with N 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 (Sep 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Norries Head in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norries Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s going on for the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, it’s a quiet stretch. We’re looking at a long gap with no real surf. The swell energy is weak and the wind is mostly messy. There are a few tiny pulses, but nothing that’s gonna get you paddling hard.
The first bit of hope comes on Sunday, September 6th. Norries Head will see a 4ft wave from the north, but the period is a short, weak 6 seconds. The wind is a cross-off from the NNW, so it’ll be clean on the surface, but the combined energy is only 123 (moderate at best), and the wave quality is poor. It’s a sloppy, short-lived thing.
Then on Tuesday, September 8th, the afternoon shows a bit more size – 5ft from the SSE – but again, the period is a pathetic 5 seconds, and the wind is a messy cross-onshore at 16 mph. That’s a choppy, bumpy mess. The energy is 123, but it’s not going to hold up. With that wind and that swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The only other tiny blip is on Friday, September 11th, with a 4ft SE swell, 7-second period, and a cross-shore wind. The energy is 131, but it’s still a poor surf call. The waves will be lumpy and uninviting.
The rest of the 16-day window? A whole lot of nothing. Tiny waves, funky wind directions, and combined energy values barely scraping into double digits. There’s a 13-second period swell on the 12th, but it’s only 0.7ft – not enough to do anything with. The water temp is sitting around 69°F, which is about normal for this time of year, but that doesn’t help the surf.
Until we see a proper groundswell with clean wind, it’s a glassy, flat wait. The surf is inconsistent here, and this is one of those blank runs. But it never stays this way forever. Forecasts can change.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | N 6 | E 10 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 8 | SSE 5 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SE 7 | E 8 | E 14 |
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28 | 18 | 106 | 17 | 41 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 98 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 119 | 12 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:16AM0.87m | 4:05PM1.52m | 4:35AM0.93m | 5:07PM1.63m | 5:34AM1.03m | 5:59PM1.72m | 6:22AM1.15m | 6:44PM1.77m | 7:05AM1.26m | 7:24PM1.76m | 7:46AM1.36m | 8:02PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:55PM0.40m | 9:01AM0.30m | 11:06PM0.29m | 10:17AM0.23m | 11:59PM0.18m | 11:18AM0.14m | 00:41AM0.09m | 12:11PM0.06m | 1:19AM0.03m | 12:58PM0.01m | 1:52AM0.00m | 1:42PM0.01m | 2:24AM-0.00m | |||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 31 | 27 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 29 | 28 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | E 10 | SSE 9 | E 10 | NNE 6 | SSE 8 | NE 6 | SSE 9 | NE 8 | SSE 10 | E 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 23 | SE 7 | SE 14 | SSE 10 |
42 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 41 | 326 | 11 | 211 | 24 | 41 | 14 | 445 | 424 | 264 | 14 | 15 | 101 | 119 | 194 | 471 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 8 | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 15 | E 14 | ENE 8 | SSE 16 | E 8 | E 8 |
28 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 169 | 12 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SSE 10 | S 20 | S 20 | — | E 9 | E 9 | NE 9 | SSE 12 | E 10 | N 8 | N 8 | E 16 | NE 6 | N 6 | E 15 | E 15 | E 8 | E 14 | E 14 |
8 | 20 | 8 | 7 | — | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 6 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | S 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | — |
19 | 60 | 106 | 141 | 195 | — | 461 | 282 | 221 | 98 | 405 | — | — | — | 405 | 542 | 730 | 415 | 398 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 246 | 16 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 123 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 22 | 123 | 19 | 19 | 123 | 19 |
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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.
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