Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 01 Aug 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: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SE swell with 524 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period. 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 1.9m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, but in feet and miles for the imperial crew. Lookin’ at Norries Head, it’s a pretty lean outlook for the next two weeks. We’ve got a big dry spell, so don’t rush to get your gear wet.

The first real bit of hope is on Monday 3rd August. The morning is the best we’ll see. We’ve got clean 5ft waves from the SE, with a 10-second period. The wind is glassy – dead calm – which is a massive plus and will make for some clean, smooth faces. Combined wave energy is moderate (494). It’s a reasonable size, good for most. The water temp is 69°, which is dead average for this time of year.

The afternoon on Monday drops off a bit with a cross-onshore wind and 5ft swell, so the morning is the clear pick.

After that, it’s a long stretch of very ordinary conditions. Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th offer some small, clean waves, with the swell fluctuating between 2ft and 3ft from the ESE and E, but the energy is weak (62 to 126) and the wave quality is just okay, not exciting.

From Thursday 6th August right through to the end of the forecast on Sunday 16th August, it’s a persistent run of poor surf. Swell sizes stay small, mostly under 2ft, and the wind is often onshore or cross-onshore, making things choppy and messy. There’s a brief moment of glassy conditions on Friday 7th August morning, but the swell is a pathetic 2ft from the ENE with a short period of 7 seconds and almost no energy (36). Not worth a paddle.

The week of the 10th to 16th is a write-off. The wind gets stronger, reaching 12 mph from the SSW on the 14th, and the swell never gets above 2ft, mostly from the E or SE. You’ll be fighting a chop for no reward.

So, the bottom line: Monday 3rd August morning is the one standout. Get out there early for clean, glassy conditions on a fun 5ft SE swell. For the rest of the 16 days, it’s a waiting game. The forecast can change, but right now, it looks like a blank run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
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
2:59PM1.38m
3:07AM0.94m
Low Tide
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
7:57AM0.25m
9:46PM0.45m
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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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