
Surf Forecasts:
Norries Head surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, E swell with 288 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norries Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, I gotta say, we’re looking at a pretty slow start for the next week and a half for Norries Head. For a point break that’s usually exposed, we’re starved for any real energy. The first real sniff of half-decent conditions doesn’t come until the 9th of August, so we’re looking at a gap of a few days with nothing worth paddling out for.
That Sunday morning, the 9th, things start to wake up. We’ve got a clean 2 ft swell from the east and a light north breeze that’s crossing-off, so the lines will be clean. The combined energy is moderate (323), and it’s the best we’ll see for a while. The afternoon holds up but the wind picks up, so make the most of the morning.
The 11th and 12th have some glassy mornings with 1 ft east swell, but the energy is way down, and the surf is ordinary. It’s a chance to get wet, but don’t expect much.
Now, hang onto your board. The 15th of August is where it gets interesting, but it’s for experienced surfers only. The swell jumps to 5 ft from the ESE, with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy is massive (2169). This is a serious groundswell. The problem is the wind is cross-shore, and the quality is only marginal. This is a big, raw, powerful swell that will be tearing across the break. It’s not for the faint-hearted, and the crowds at Norries Head are often thick, so be prepared for a battle.
The 16th and 17th are even bigger (6 ft and 5 ft from the SE) with even more energy (2936 and 1987), but the onshore and cross-onshore wind makes it a messy, choppy mess. Honestly, for a beach-and-reef setup like this, with that much wind and swell, it’s looking more like a kite surfer’s paradise than a paddler’s dream.
The best standouts in this whole 16-day window are the clean, glassy mornings of the 11th and 12th for the smaller, friendlier waves, and the big, powerful, expert-only swell on the 15th. The 20th of August sees a late-running swell of 3 ft from the ESE with a very long 12-second period, but the cross-on wind keeps it from being a true standout.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the N by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
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59 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 54 | 61 | 54 | 87 | 177 | 224 | 288 | 241 | 160 | 127 | 130 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 00:30AM1.17m | 1:43PM1.30m | 1:40AM1.03m | 2:59PM1.38m | 3:07AM0.94m | 4:14PM1.50m | 4:31AM0.93m | 5:19PM1.64m | 5:40AM0.98m | 6:15PM1.78m | 6:35AM1.05m | 7:05PM1.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:55AM0.21m | 8:05PM0.49m | 7:57AM0.25m | 9:46PM0.45m | 9:09AM0.25m | 11:11PM0.34m | 10:21AM0.20m | 00:14AM0.22m | 11:25AM0.11m | 1:05AM0.11m | 12:20PM0.03m | 1:49AM0.04m | |||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
59 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 54 | 61 | 54 | 87 | 177 | 224 | 288 | 241 | 160 | 127 | 130 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | S 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | S 8 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 10 |
57 | 34 | 33 | 7 | 33 | 74 | 55 | 39 | 45 | 47 | 35 | 37 | 16 | 1 | 40 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 108 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | ESE 9 | S 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | SSE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | E 13 | NE 7 | NNW 5 | SSW 4 | S 9 | NE 7 |
3 | 8 | 13 | 26 | 8 | 16 | 17 | 52 | 14 | 28 | 26 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | NNE 2 | N 5 | N 6 | WSW 4 | W 4 | SW 4 | — | NNW 3 |
— | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 64 | 184 | 8 | 7 | 7 | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 196 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 196 | 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).
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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