Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 21 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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 280 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with NE 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 (Aug 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 26th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Norries Head over the next couple of weeks.

Gotta be straight with you – this outlook starts slow. There’s nothing worth paddling out for until the morning of Wednesday, 26 August. That’s a good stretch of flat or poor days to sit out. The water’s sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothin’ to write home about there.

Now, when things finally turn on, the real standout is Wednesday morning, 26 August. Norries Head is a point break that’s exposed to swell, and it’s inconsistent, so when it lines up, you pay attention. That morning we’ve got a clean 4ft swell coming from the ENE with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is glassy – dead calm, offshore from the NW. That’s a rare combo for this spot, and it’ll have the lines clean and smooth. Combined swell energy is moderate at 222, so there’s enough push to get you into something fun. Just know the crowds can be an issue here, so get in early. Beginners should be fine with the size, but keep in mind the inconsistency.

After that morning window, the rest of the week slips back into mostly poor or marginal conditions. The best of the leftovers is maybe Saturday morning, 29 August, with a 3ft ENE swell and clean cross-offshore wind from the NNW. It’s nothin’ special – surfable but ordinary. And beyond that, into the first week of September, we see a few more pulses of swell but the wind is always messing it up, mostly cross or onshore. The period jumps to 11 seconds on Wednesday afternoon, 2 September, with a moderate combined energy of 244, but the onshore wind kills it.

Honestly, if you’re keen, your one real shot is that Wednesday morning, 26 August. Glassy conditions at a point break don’t come around often here. For the rest, it’s a whole lot of waitin’.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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47
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68
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202
280
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262
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157
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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NNE
10
NNW
10
NW
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WSW
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W
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S
10
ESE
5
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10
SSE
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W
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NNE
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NNE
15
NNW
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NW
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SW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:05PM1.21m
3:01AM0.80m
4:16PM1.27m
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
Low Tide
10:07PM0.59m
8:54AM0.42m
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
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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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