Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
20.4°C
0.3° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 250 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here, checkin' in from the beach. Look, I've gotta be straight with ya – the next couple of weeks aren't lookin' flash around here. We've got a run of small, average conditions with only a few tiny windows where it'll be worth paddling out. Let's break it down.

We're talkin' Norries Head, a point break that's inconsistent, so it's a fickle spot at the best of times. It's an exposed break, so it catches whatever's out there, but the problem is the swell direction is all wrong for most of the period. The optimum swell is from the NE, but we're seein' a lot of ENE and E energy, which isn't ideal. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate, with values like 95, 101, and 107, so there's not much push behind 'em.

The first few days are a write-off. Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th of August are just poor – cross-onshore winds, choppy, tiny waves. No point even thinkin' about it.

Tuesday the 25th of August morning might be your best early bet. The swell is a tiny 3ft from the ENE with a short 8-second period, but a light 6 mph north wind is blowin' cross-off, and the report says "clean." Combined energy is 120. It's not gonna be epic, but it'll be surfable and cleaner than anything else around that time. Water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Then Wednesday the 26th of August morning has a chance. Light WNW wind, glassy conditions, with a 4ft ENE swell. The period is still short at 7 seconds and combined energy is 134. It's surfable, but ordinary. The glassy wind is a big plus, but the waves won't have much shape.

After that, we hit a real dry spell. From Thursday the 27th of August right through to the beginning of September, it's all poor surf conditions, stronger winds, and choppy junk. There's a small window on Friday the 28th of August morning with glassy conditions and 3ft swell, but it's weak (108 combined energy). It's a desperate call.

Tuesday the 1st of September morning offers a glimmer. A light 6 mph north wind, cross-off, with 3ft from the ENE. Combined energy is 136. It's clean, but the swell is tiny.

Wednesday the 2nd of September morning is similar – glassy, light east wind, 3ft ENE swell, 113 combined energy. Surfable but ordinary.

The second week is a real struggle. It's a desert. From Thursday the 3rd of September onwards, the swell drops right off. We're lookin' at 2ft to 2ft waves, weak energy, and the wind is either onshore or not ideal. The combined energy plummets to around 50 to 110, which is feeble. There's a long-period swell on Saturday the 5th of September (15 seconds from the SE), but it's only 2ft, and the wind is onshore, so it's a total waste.

Honestly, for this region, it's a pretty blank run, but with the area bein' inconsistent, it's not that unusual. If you're desperate, the cleanest, most surfable windows are Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th of August mornings, and maybe the first couple of days of September. Beyond that, the forecasts can change, but right now, I wouldn't be gettin' my hopes up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Energy kJ
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125
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164
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98
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205
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109
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Wind (km/h)
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N
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NNE
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High Tide
4:25AM0.83m
5:11PM1.35m
5:23AM0.89m
5:54PM1.45m
6:06AM0.97m
6:31PM1.55m
6:43AM1.05m
7:04PM1.62m
7:18AM1.13m
7:36PM1.67m
7:52AM1.21m
8:08PM1.69m
Low Tide
11:16PM0.51m
10:07AM0.38m
00:01AM0.41m
11:04AM0.31m
00:36AM0.32m
11:49AM0.23m
1:08AM0.23m
12:29PM0.16m
1:38AM0.16m
1:06PM0.10m
2:07AM0.09m
1:42PM0.07m
2:36AM0.05m
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Temp °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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