Surf Forecasts:
Norries Head surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 617 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norries Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, switching to feet for you lot.
Honestly, the first week and a half is a bit of a dud. From Monday the 17th right through to the 25th, the surf is mostly blown out. Swell runs 2 to 6 feet, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave quality is poor. The combined energy reaches 616, which is moderate, but it’s messy. There’s nothing that’ll get you out of bed early.
The first real chance comes on Wednesday the 26th of August in the afternoon at Norries Head (point). We get a clean offshore wind from the WNW and the swell jumps to 6 feet out of the SE, with a 7-second period. The combined energy is 425 (moderate). That’s the pick of the whole two weeks, and it’s actually a good window. The water temp is about normal for the season.
After that, we slide into a quieter stretch. The 27th and 28th are surfable but ordinary. The real little gem is the very last entry – Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. It’s glassy, with a light NE offshore breeze, a small 2-foot swell from the ESE, but the period stretches to 12 seconds, giving it some proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is 198, which is weak, but the conditions are clean and the sets will have shape. It’s a morning for the log or a fun board.
The standout is Wednesday the 26th of August afternoon for the cleanest, biggest set, and Tuesday the 1st of September morning for a glassy, long-period glass-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 352 | 416 | 427 | 461 | 497 | 512 | 617 | 478 | 196 | 378 | 308 | 142 | 124 | 125 | 105 | 70 | 105 | 113 | 107 | 102 | 119 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:00AM1.32m | 10:58PM1.28m | 11:48AM1.28m | 11:35PM1.11m | 12:42PM1.24m | 00:20AM0.96m | 1:49PM1.21m | 1:26AM0.85m | 3:05PM1.21m | 3:01AM0.80m | 4:16PM1.27m | 4:25AM0.83m | 5:11PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:57PM0.32m | 5:17AM0.18m | 5:49PM0.45m | 5:52AM0.26m | 6:54PM0.56m | 6:36AM0.34m | 8:25PM0.62m | 7:36AM0.40m | 10:07PM0.59m | 8:54AM0.42m | 11:16PM0.51m | 10:07AM0.38m | 00:01AM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | E 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | SE 15 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 55 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 131 | 617 | 56 | 196 | 378 | 308 | 142 | 124 | 125 | 105 | 70 | 105 | 113 | 107 | 102 | 119 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 18 | SE 17 | ENE 9 | E 9 | SE 14 | S 12 | ENE 7 | S 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | — | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 12 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 32 | 11 | 85 | 6 | 62 | 8 | — | 75 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 26 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | E 13 | E 13 | S 13 | — | — | S 16 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 13 | SE 8 | E 10 | S 9 | SE 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 55 | 3 | 3 | 13 | — | — | 5 | 27 | 6 | — | — | 75 | 32 | 23 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 352 | 416 | 427 | 461 | 497 | 512 | — | 478 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 223 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 20 | 20 |
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