Norries Head surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 29 Jan 2026 AEDT
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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
26.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Norries Head this week:

The surf forecast for Norries Head over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Norries Head in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 1st Feb)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 1st Feb)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 3rd Feb)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norries Head over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thu
05
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
3
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SE
1.9
SE
1.8
ESE
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.7
E
1.9
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.2
E
2
S
0.1
E
0.1
E
2.4
ESE
2.2
ESE
2.1
ESE
1.8
E
1.6
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1
ENE
Period(s) (?)778889111110106131388888889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)45640539239633846989064951426828333723582547387291206229144
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
10
SE
10
SE
15
E
5
N
10
NNE
20
NNE
10
NW
25
S
35
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
10
SE
15
ESE
10
E
5
ENE
10
NE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscrossoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:53AM
1.68
7:12PM
0.98
7:46AM
1.80
8:04PM
1.05
8:33AM
1.88
8:50PM
1.12
9:16AM
1.90
9:33PM
1.18
9:56AM
1.86
10:14PM
1.22
10:33AM
1.76
10:54PM
1.25
11:07AM
1.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:57PM
0.17
1:46PM
0.20
12:56AM
0.09
2:34PM
0.11
1:48AM
0.01
3:17PM
0.05
2:35AM
-0.03
3:55PM
0.02
3:19AM
-0.04
4:30PM
0.03
4:01AM
0.01
5:03PM
0.05
4:42AM
0.10
5:34PM
0.09
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thu
05
Sunrise-6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18-
Sunset--7:42--7:42--7:40--7:40--7:39--7:38--7:38
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232525232626232728252423222222222424242525
Feels °C (?)222423232625242828262422212122222525262726
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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 12 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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