Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
20.7° C
0.2° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, E swell with 472 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 2.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin' for Norries Head. This is a tricky point break that’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a non-stop party. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.

The first few days of the outlook are actually the best of the bunch, but it’s a short window. Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July, kicks off with a clean 5 ft swell from the east, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is glassy out of the south at 3 mph, so it’s going to be smooth. The combined energy is strong at 433, which means there’s some real push in the water. This is the standout. It’s a bit on the bigger side for beginners, but for anyone who’s got their bottom turn dialed, this is where you wanna be. Crowds are often a thing here, so get in early.

Into Wednesday afternoon, the swell drops to 3.3 ft, still clean, but the energy eases off to 336. Thursday morning, the 23rd, stays glassy with a 4 ft east swell, but the period drops to 8 seconds, which is a bit short and weak. The energy is down to 208. Still surfable, but not as good as the day before.

After that, things get pretty grim. From Thursday afternoon through the end of the month, the swell drops right off and the wind is a mess. Friday the 24th is a write-off with strong onshore winds and a choppy 4.6 ft windswell. The energy spikes to 209, but it’s junk.

We get a brief glimmer of hope on Saturday morning, the 25th of July. It’s glassy, with a 3 ft swell from the southeast. The period is 14 seconds, which is a long groundswell. That’s good for a point break like this—it’ll wrap in nicely. The energy is moderate at 348. But it’s small, and the window is tight.

From Sunday the 26th right through to the end of the month, it’s a flat spell. Tiny waves, poor winds, and combined energy values in the teens, 20s, and 30s. It’s a long, dry stretch.

Looking into the first week of August, there’s a pulse of groundswell energy. On Saturday the 1st of August, the morning is glassy with a 1.3 ft swell from the ESE, but the period is a massive 17 seconds. The energy is moderate at 116. It’s tiny, but so clean. The same pattern repeats on Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd of August, with clean, cross-off winds and a 1.3 ft swell, with energy climbing to 131 and 142. These are very long-period swells, which at a point break like Norries Head, can actually produce some nice, lined-up waves, even if they are small. But it’s definitely a long-range call, so don’t bank on it.

The best bet of the whole 16-day window is hands down Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July. The biggest, cleanest swell with the best energy. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
10
1.1
ENE
9
1
ENE
10
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.9
SE
14
0.6
SE
13
0.5
E
8
0.3
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8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
7
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.5
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
407
197
179
205
165
134
85
59
64
284
140
29
10
10
9
34
32
28
25
24
33
Wind (km/h)
5
S
5
NNE
10
NW
0
SSE
5
ESE
10
SW
20
S
20
S
15
SW
5
SSW
10
NE
10
SW
5
S
5
ESE
10
SW
15
S
15
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
5
SE
5
WSW
Wind State
glassy
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High Tide
2:40PM1.22m
2:09AM0.94m
3:45PM1.25m
3:24AM0.86m
4:46PM1.31m
4:39AM0.85m
5:37PM1.39m
5:40AM0.88m
6:21PM1.47m
6:28AM0.93m
7:00PM1.55m
7:09AM0.98m
7:36PM1.62m
Low Tide
8:56PM0.61m
8:30AM0.32m
10:27PM0.59m
9:30AM0.34m
11:37PM0.52m
10:31AM0.33m
00:26AM0.43m
11:24AM0.29m
1:06AM0.35m
12:10PM0.23m
1:41AM0.28m
12:51PM0.17m
2:14AM0.21m
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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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