Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
21.0°C
0.2° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, SE swell with 959 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 18th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 18th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 18th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – Norries Head is lookin’ at a long, quiet stretch ahead. There are some pulses of energy showing late in the 16-day run, but the setup is a tough one to love.

We’re in for a rough start. The first five days have almost nothing to get excited about – tiny waves and poor wind, with the combined swell energy barely breathin’ at values like 22 and 19. Just gutless. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothin’ wild.

Come Saturday September 19th, things finally start to move. A lump of SE swell pushes through, with waves around 6ft on Saturday morning and combined energy jumpin’ to 705 – that’s moderate to strong energy, no doubt. But here’s the rub: we’ve got light cross-shore wind, so it’s not total junk, but there’s a marginal quality tag and a 2 out of 10 score hidden in there. The swell direction is SE, which is nearly opposite to Norries Head’s optimum NE direction, so it won’t wrap in clean as it should. That Saturday morning window is the best of a so-so bunch – the only time you’d really bother paddlin’ out.

Sunday September 20th keeps a bit of life with a 3ft SE swell in the morning and clean offshore N wind, but the energy drops to 177. It’s surfable, but ordinary.

After that, it fades again. Monday September 21st through to Thursday September 24th is back to small, messy, and onshore – not worth a second look.

Then, on Wednesday September 23rd afternoon, there’s a spike – 8ft SE swell with combined energy of 810, but it’s onshore ESE wind and marginal. That’s big enough to be expert-only territory, and the wind won’t give you the clean face you’d want. Just a raw, lumpy offering.

Thursday September 24th to Sunday September 27th has more SE and ENE swell in the 5ft to 6ft range, but the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy sits mostly in the 200-400 bracket – weak to moderate. Not one of these windows screams “go now”.

September 28th? More of the same – moderate cross-onshore chop with 5ft ENE swell and 293 energy.

There’s no standout day that’ll have you callin’ in sick. If you’re desperate, aim for Saturday September 19th morning – that moderate energy spike and light wind is your best shot, even if the direction’s off. Otherwise, it’s a long wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.6
E
5
0.6
E
5
0.5
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
6
1.6
S
5
0.1
E
13
0.1
NE
13
0.2
ENE
8
3.5
SSE
10
0.1
NE
16
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
15
1.6
SE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
227
179
153
20
20
17
26
24
16
17
142
3
7
7
0
10
3
4
499
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
SE
10
ESE
0
S
5
E
10
NE
10
NW
15
N
20
N
15
NNW
30
S
35
SSE
30
S
20
SSW
30
S
20
S
15
S
15
SE
5
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Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
9:03AM1.46m
9:12PM1.44m
9:41AM1.46m
9:46PM1.29m
10:20AM1.43m
10:20PM1.14m
11:03AM1.36m
10:58PM1.00m
11:54AM1.29m
11:47PM0.89m
12:58PM1.22m
1:01AM0.81m
Low Tide
2:54AM0.02m
3:07PM0.12m
3:23AM0.07m
3:50PM0.21m
3:53AM0.13m
4:34PM0.32m
4:24AM0.21m
5:24PM0.43m
4:59AM0.30m
6:26PM0.52m
5:44AM0.39m
7:51PM0.57m
rain showers
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5:47
5:46
5:43
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5:41
5:41
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5:37
5:37
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5:37
5:38
5:38
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1
1
Temp °C
17
20
19
16
19
19
17
21
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18
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18
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Feels °C
16
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18
14
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10
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11
17
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16
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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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