Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mates, Rusty here again. Let’s break down what’s cooking at Norries Head for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ll level with you – it’s a tough stretch. There’s a couple of moments where you might scratch out a wave, but nothing to get the heart pumping. The forecast kicks off with a messy little bump on Monday afternoon, but it’s not a day for the groms.

The one clear window, the only real standout, is Tuesday morning, August 11th. Norries Head wakes up clear, with a light 3 mph offshore breeze from the West, and that’s gold. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the East, with a 9-second period – the combined energy is moderate (116). It’s a point break, so it’ll handle that little easterly energy just fine. The wind is offshore, so it’ll be clean as a whistle. The catch? It’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for the sets, and it’s a beginner-friendly wave, so if you’re learning, this is your window. Water temp is a typical 69°, about normal for this time of year.

From Tuesday afternoon straight through to the following weekend, it’s a bust. Small, weak, onshore junk. The wind swings around and kills any chance of quality. There are a couple of glassy mornings, like Wednesday the 12th and Sunday the 23rd, but the swell is so small (2ft to 3ft) you’ll be lucky to get a knee-high dribble. The combined energy drops into the double digits, meaning the ocean is pretty much flat.

We do see a pulse of bigger swell around the 16th and 17th of August, pushing 5ft to 7ft, but it’s coming from the SE with a terrible 6-7 second period. That’s short-period windswell, and with the wind onshore or cross-onshore, it’s going to be a bumpy, choppy mess. That’s not for the paddle surfer – that setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers to get out there and have a play.

The second week stays pretty grim. The swell sticks around 3ft to 4ft, mostly from the East, but the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore. There’s a glassy Sunday morning on the 23rd with a 3ft easterly swell, but it’s inconsistent. A long wait between sets for a very average wave.

In short, if you’re keen, hit it Tuesday morning the 11th for the cleanest, smallest, most beginner-friendly session. Otherwise, the rest of the forecast is a waiting game. The surf stays poor for long stretches, but forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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