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Norries Head Surf Forecast
/ NSW – North Coast (46 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Norries Head surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 27 Mar 2026 AEDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Norries Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
25.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Saturday (Mar 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 28th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norries Head over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Fri 03 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 104 | 96 | 94 | 597 | 330 | 293 | 64 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 35 | 41 | 86 | 110 | 154 | 128 | 114 | 97 | 130 | 139 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:23AM 1.51 | 6:01PM 1.00 | 6:18AM 1.55 | 6:50PM 1.12 | 7:04AM 1.58 | 7:32PM 1.24 | 7:43AM 1.57 | 8:09PM 1.35 | 8:19AM 1.52 | 8:45PM 1.43 | 8:53AM 1.45 | 9:19PM 1.49 | 9:26AM 1.36 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:32PM 0.34 | 12:20PM 0.24 | 11:42PM 0.27 | 1:02PM 0.17 | 12:38AM 0.20 | 1:37PM 0.11 | 1:26AM 0.15 | 2:08PM 0.07 | 2:09AM 0.13 | 2:37PM 0.05 | 2:49AM 0.13 | 3:04PM 0.05 | 3:28AM 0.15 | 3:31PM 0.08 | ||||||||
Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Fri 03 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:40 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | |
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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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