Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
20.4° 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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SE swell with 1,190 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 11th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 11th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 17th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up for us.

Honestly, it's a pretty bleak run for Norries Head for the most part. The first week and a half is full of cross-shore and onshore winds that are gonna trash the surface. There's a real long gap of poor conditions before anything worthwhile shows up.

We get off to a quiet start on Tuesday, August 11th, with a tiny 2ft easterly swell (combined energy of 116). The morning has a light 3 mph westerly wind that keeps it clean, but it's just too small to get excited about—surfable but very ordinary. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year.

Wednesday morning, August 12th, is similar—a glassy 2ft easterly swell (94 energy). Again, clean but tiny. Then the wind kicks onshore and it's a write-off for days.

We get a burst of stronger swell around the 17th, with Monday the 17th seeing 6ft on the morning (345 energy) and then jumping to 8ft by the afternoon (953 energy). That's some proper energy, but the wind is howling onshore and the period is a short 7 to 8 seconds. With onshore wind, it's going to be a messy, blown-out mess—more of a kite-surfing session than a paddle session. That's the story right through to the 20th as the swell stays big but ugly.

Now, here's the one true standout. Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 22nd. The morning is looking like the gem of the whole outlook. We've got a clean 5ft easterly groundswell with a 10-second period, and the wind is completely calm—dead glassy (504 energy). That's going to produce the cleanest surf we'll see in this whole window. The swell direction (E) isn't quite the optimum NE, but the glassy conditions will make it fun for experienced surfers. Just know that Norries Head can be inconsistent, so you might have to wait for the sets.

After that, the swell drops back and the winds turn messy again through the end of the month, so that Saturday morning is your one real chance.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Saturday
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E
9
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6
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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63
61
43
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141
29
31
66
71
32
308
953
1033
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
NE
15
WSW
5
W
10
ENE
10
W
15
SSW
15
SE
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SSE
15
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20
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25
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20
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20
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:05PM1.87m
7:24AM1.13m
7:50PM1.91m
8:08AM1.21m
8:32PM1.88m
8:51AM1.27m
9:11PM1.78m
9:34AM1.31m
9:48PM1.64m
10:16AM1.33m
10:23PM1.46m
11:00AM1.32m
10:58PM1.28m
Low Tide
12:20PM0.03m
1:49AM0.04m
1:10PM-0.04m
2:28AM-0.00m
1:57PM-0.05m
3:05AM-0.01m
2:42PM-0.02m
3:40AM0.01m
3:26PM0.07m
4:12AM0.05m
4:11PM0.18m
4:44AM0.11m
4:57PM0.32m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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