Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
20.3° C
0.4° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, N swell with 253 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 8th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 10th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 10th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are shaping up like for Norries Head. It's a bit of a slow burner, to be honest. We're looking at a lot of small, weak days where you'll be scratching around for anything. But there is one clear window that stands out above the rest, so let's get into it.

The forecast starts with a bit of a flat spell. The weekend of the 8th and 9th sees tiny, weak surf. Saturday morning offers up a poor 2.6ft of short-period ENE windswell, with a light cross-onshore breeze making it messy. The combined energy is weak at 106. Not worth getting wet for. Sunday morning cleans up a touch with a light cross-offshore N wind and the swell bumps to 3.6ft, but it's still pretty average and the energy is only moderate (223). The water temp is sitting at 68.5°F, which is about average for this time of year, so a normal 3/2 will sort you out.

Now, here’s the standout. Monday the 10th. The afternoon is where it's at. The wind swings offshore from the WNW, and the swell jumps up to a more solid 5.6ft. The energy reads 578, which is the strongest we see in this whole run. It's a northerly swell with a short period of 7 seconds, so it's going to be a bit lumpy and disorganized, but there should be plenty of push. This is your best bet for a proper session. The morning is a bit wild with strong NNW cross-offshore winds at 15 mph, but that afternoon clean-up is the go.

After that, the taps get turned off. Tuesday the 11th starts with a tiny, glassy 2.6ft wave, but it's just too small to get excited about. The rest of that week is a write-off. We're looking at a long stretch of poor, weak surf from the 12th through to the 16th. There's a small bump on the 17th, but it's riddled with onshore winds and a short period, making it junky. Basically, from the 11th to the 23rd, there's nothing worth planning a session around. It's a long, flat, and mostly blown-out run.

The only real highlight is that Monday afternoon window. Norries Head (Tweed Coast) is a point break known to be inconsistent, so when it does line up, you should be on it. The north swell is firing straight down the point, and with that offshore wind, it could be fun. The crowds can be a factor there, so get out there for the afternoon session. It's not a day for beginners though, as that 5.6ft with a short period will be a bit of a handful.

So, keep your eye on Monday afternoon. The rest is a waiting game.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
8
1.1
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8
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
E
9
1.7
N
7
0.8
E
9
0.8
ENE
9
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9
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9
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9
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9
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9
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ENE
10
0.4
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10
0.4
ENE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
64
173
230
185
146
146
119
250
96
103
78
81
83
85
61
61
43
43
30
31
29
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
SE
5
WSW
5
N
15
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNW
10
WNW
10
W
5
WNW
15
ENE
5
W
15
NNW
20
NW
15
WSW
10
SW
20
SE
10
SSW
10
S
10
SE
10
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Wind State
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glassy
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High Tide
4:14PM1.50m
4:31AM0.93m
5:19PM1.64m
5:40AM0.98m
6:15PM1.78m
6:35AM1.05m
7:05PM1.87m
7:24AM1.13m
7:50PM1.91m
8:08AM1.21m
8:32PM1.88m
8:51AM1.27m
9:11PM1.78m
Low Tide
11:11PM0.34m
10:21AM0.20m
00:14AM0.22m
11:25AM0.11m
1:05AM0.11m
12:20PM0.03m
1:49AM0.04m
1:10PM-0.04m
2:28AM-0.00m
1:57PM-0.05m
3:05AM-0.01m
2:42PM-0.02m
3:40AM0.01m
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6:18
6:18
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5:19
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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