Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
20.6°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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, N swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 4AM (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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 3rd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 6th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 6th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty checking in, and I gotta be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat for our stretch of coast. We’ve got Norries Head on the radar, but it’s a tough one to call. This spot is a point break that’s inconsistent and only really works when the swell and wind line up just right, ideally from the NE. Looking at the whole 16-day window, there’s a big gap of nothing happening until we get to the very end.

For Wednesday the 2nd of September through to Wednesday the 16th, it’s just a long stretch of tiny, weak waves. The combined energy of all swells is barely registering, mostly in the double digits or low triple digits, which is just sad. The wind is all over the place, but mostly cross or onshore, so the water is messy. You’ll see some glassy moments on Sunday the 6th in the morning with a tiny 1.0 ft wave and a 10-second period, but it’s just not enough to be worth the paddle. The water temp is about average for the time of year at 69°.

Now, the only faint glimmer of hope comes on Thursday the 17th of September. We finally see a little bump in energy. The morning is looking like the best of a bad bunch. We’ve got a 2 ft wave from the ENE with an 8-second period, and the wind is a cross-offshore breeze from the N at 9 mph. The report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and I’ll take that over the “poor” we’ve been seeing. It’s clean, but it’s still tiny. For a beginner, those 2 ft waves are safe, but there’s just no punch. The break is inconsistent anyway, so don’t plan a trip around it. The crowds at Norries Head can be a problem, but on a day like this, you’ll probably have it to yourself.

So, if you’re desperate, that Thursday the 17th morning is the only thing on the menu. The rest of the time, leave the board in the car and go for a walk. The forecasts can change, but right now, this is a long, quiet stretch.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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NNE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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28
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35
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:15PM1.16m
12:11PM1.38m
00:16AM1.01m
1:25PM1.38m
1:39AM0.89m
2:48PM1.42m
3:16AM0.87m
4:05PM1.52m
4:35AM0.93m
5:07PM1.63m
5:34AM1.03m
5:59PM1.72m
Low Tide
5:26PM0.34m
5:27AM0.20m
6:40PM0.42m
6:22AM0.27m
8:17PM0.45m
7:35AM0.32m
9:55PM0.40m
9:01AM0.30m
11:06PM0.29m
10:17AM0.23m
11:59PM0.18m
11:18AM0.14m
00:41AM0.09m
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Temp °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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