Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
20.8° C
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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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SE swell with 681 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with SE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve scanned the charts for the next couple of weeks and, to be brutally honest, it’s a pretty quiet stretch for Norries Head. We’ve got a lot of small, wind-affected days ahead with only one proper window that’s worth getting excited about. Don’t get too keen on the early part of the run, because it’s mostly dribble.

The first few days, from Friday the 31st through the weekend, are a write-off. The swell is small, period is short, and we’ve got cross-onshore breezes making a mess of things. Friday arvo sees a 5ft SSE windswell but with a 6-second period and a 12 mph south wind, it’s just chopped-out slop. Energy is only moderate at 193, but the quality is zero. Saturday and Sunday follow suit with tiny waves, under 2ft, and not a clean face to be found.

Then we get to Monday the 3rd of August. That’s the standout. Monday morning, the wind drops right out to glassy, and the swell comes up to a clean 5ft from the southeast with a 10-second period. The combined energy jumps up to 458, which is the strongest we see in the whole window. This is the one to point the car at. Norries Head (Tweed) is an exposed point, and it’s usually inconsistent, so this is a proper little window. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but the quality is there. It’s going to be clean, lined-up, and fun. The glassy conditions are a massive plus. Monday arvo still has the 5ft swell, but a light NE cross-on breeze kicks in, so the morning is definitely the call.

After that, the taps get turned off. From Tuesday the 4th through to the middle of the month, it’s mostly small, weak, and bumpy. There’s a few mornings with clean, glassy conditions, like Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th, but the swell is down around 2ft to 2ft with weak energy readings in the 50s and 80s. It’s surfable but only just, and you’ll be scratching for anything rideable. The period stays short and it’s pretty ordinary.

We get a brief bump around the 13th of August, with a 5ft north swell on Thursday morning, but the period is only 6 seconds and the wind is cross-shore, making it lumpy. That one’s a miss too.

So, in short: if you want a wave, make it Monday morning the 3rd. Everything else in this 16-day window is a fight for scraps. The water temp at Norries Head is sitting at 69°, which is about normal for this time of year – no surprises there. It’s a quiet run, but that Monday morning looks like the real deal. Keep an eye on it, but as always, forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
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1.6
SSE
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0.3
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18
1.9
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10
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
148
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9
6
681
119
209
424
428
404
230
34
71
58
53
96
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19
Wind (km/h)
20
S
15
SSW
15
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15
SSE
10
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10
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NE
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High Tide
9:12PM1.69m
9:32AM1.15m
9:44PM1.65m
10:10AM1.19m
10:17PM1.57m
10:52AM1.21m
10:54PM1.46m
11:40AM1.24m
11:37PM1.32m
12:36PM1.26m
00:30AM1.17m
1:43PM1.30m
1:40AM1.03m
Low Tide
3:47AM0.10m
3:17PM0.14m
4:18AM0.09m
3:56PM0.20m
4:51AM0.10m
4:39PM0.27m
5:26AM0.12m
5:31PM0.36m
6:07AM0.17m
6:38PM0.44m
6:55AM0.21m
8:05PM0.49m
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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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