Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
20.7°C
0.3° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 398 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Norries Head this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Norries Head in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 13th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, listen up, it's Rusty. Let's cut through the crap and look at the next sixteen days. It's a bleak start, no two ways about it.

The first real chance to get wet doesn't come until Tuesday, September 15th, at Norries Head. Before that, it's all wind-blown junk and tiny dribbles – a solid week of nothing.

Tuesday the 15th morning brings a tiny wave of 2ft from the SE, with a 12-second period. The energy is weak (85), but it's clean with a light offshore breeze. The waves are just "surfable but very ordinary." It's a start.

Now, the real deal. The standout is Saturday, September 19th. That morning, Norries Head is going to pump. We're looking at a solid 8ft swell from the SE, with a 12-second period. The energy is huge at 1782 (strong wave energy). The wind is glassy, dead flat. This is for the experienced surfer only – it's powerful and clean. Beginners, stay on the sand.

Sunday the 20th morning still has some size, 5ft from the SE, with an 11-second period. The wind is light onshore, so it's not as perfect, but the energy is still strong at 510 (moderate wave energy).

Monday the 21st morning is a good option for the regular crew – 4ft from the SE, 12-second period, and a clean offshore breeze from the north. The energy is moderate at 452, and it's described as "expect good surf conditions."

So, to wrap it up: a whole lot of waiting, then a serious, powerful groundswell hits on the 19th. That's your one true standout. The water temp is about 69°, which is normal for this time of year.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
N
6
1.2
N
6
0.7
NNE
6
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.4
NE
9
0.3
E
10
1.7
SSE
6
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.4
SE
12
0.1
E
15
0.2
E
9
0.1
SE
22
0.2
E
9
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
13
0.2
ENE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
109
108
41
15
15
27
17
215
15
14
14
37
4
6
19
6
12
9
16
14
17
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
SE
15
S
15
S
15
ESE
10
SSE
20
S
20
S
10
S
5
ENE
15
NNE
15
S
30
S
25
S
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSE
10
S
20
S
20
SSE
10
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
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
8:25AM1.43m
8:38PM1.58m
Low Tide
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
2:25PM0.04m
2:54AM0.02m
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5:54
5:54
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
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5:32
5:34
5:34
5:35
5:35
5:36
5:36
 mm
2
2
1
8
2
3
Temp °C
31
22
18
20
20
18
19
19
17
19
19
18
19
18
17
19
18
17
19
19
17
Feels °C
29
20
15
18
18
18
16
16
14
16
17
18
13
14
12
15
15
15
15
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16
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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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