Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
20.3° C
0.5° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SE swell with 657 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 14th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 14th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 17th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll level with you – it’s been a rough stretch for surf around Norries Head. We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, but for the first week and a half, it’s pretty much a write-off. The good news is that things finally turn around, and when they do, there’s a real standout session to get excited about.

Right now, from Thursday the 13th of August, the swell is tiny and weak, with mostly cross or cross-onshore winds messing up the surface. We’re looking at 1ft to 2ft of easterly windswell, periods around 9 seconds, and the combined energy is barely registering (69 or less). The water temp is 69°, which is about normal for this time of year, just half a degree cooler than average – nothing to write home about.

This flat, choppy pattern drags on through Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Saturday afternoon sees a brief spike to 4ft from the SSE, but with a short period of 6 seconds and rain showers, it’s just messy. The combined energy jumps to 142, but it’s still poor. Monday the 17th brings a bigger pulse: 8ft from the SE at 8 seconds, with 614 energy, but the wind is a stiff cross-onshore at 15 mph, making it ugly. That size is also too much for beginners, and with the poor conditions, it’s only really for the die-hards. Tuesday the 18th stays big, around 7ft, with 570-727 energy, but the wind is still cross-onshore, and the surf is called “marginal” at best. It stays poor right through to the end of the first week and into the second.

Then, finally, a shift. On Saturday the 22nd of August, we get a proper window. The morning is glassy – no wind, just a slight air – and the swell is a solid 6ft from the east at 9 seconds. The combined energy is 563, which is strong. That’s a standout. Norries Head is a point break, so it can handle that east swell nicely, especially with the optimum direction being NE. It’s inconsistent here, and crowds are often, so be prepared to share the lineup, but with glassy conditions and a decent east groundswell, it’s the best on offer. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions,” and I’m optimistic. Sunday morning the 23rd is still okay – 5ft east swell with a clean cross-offshore breeze, but the energy drops to 397, and the wind is a bit stronger.

After that, it fades again. Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th see the swell drop back to 3-4ft, with cross-onshore winds returning, and the energy falls below 250. The last week is mostly tiny and weak, but there’s a late chance on Friday the 28th of August: a glassy morning with 3ft from the SE, but a very long period of 13 seconds. That’s groundswell, and the energy is 239. It’s small, but with clean conditions and that long period, it could offer some nice, lined-up waves at the point. Still, nothing beats that Saturday morning session.

So, in short: suffer through the first week, and then make absolutely sure you’re in the water at Norries Head on the morning of Saturday the 22nd of August. That’s the one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
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9
1.3
SSE
6
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
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10
2.1
SE
7
2.3
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8
2.2
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2.2
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8
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ESE
8
2.1
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8
1.9
ESE
8
1.2
SE
8
1
ENE
7
1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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43
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43
28
28
28
109
31
33
33
410
582
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544
550
506
421
173
117
192
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
20
SE
15
SW
15
SSW
20
SSE
15
SSW
20
S
20
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15
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20
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20
SSE
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
11:48AM1.28m
11:35PM1.11m
12:42PM1.24m
00:20AM0.96m
Low Tide
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
5:17AM0.18m
5:49PM0.45m
5:52AM0.26m
6:54PM0.56m
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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.

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