Surf Forecasts:
Norries Head surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 2,330 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with SE 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 (Jul 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norries Head over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let's look at what's coming up for Norries Head. Honestly, it’s a tough stretch of the forecast. We’re staring at a 16-day window that’s mostly filled with junk, with only a tiny glimmer of something rideable, and even then, it's not a guarantee.
First up, the immediate outlook is grim. From Tuesday the 7th through to Wednesday the 15th of July, it’s a long, blank run of near-flat surf with lousy, messy wind. For days on end, we’re looking at tiny scraps of swell, mostly under 2 ft, with a constant cross or cross-onshore breeze mussing it up. The energy is weak, like 77 (moderate wave energy) at best, and often way below that. The water's sitting at about 70°, which is spot on average for this time of year.
The one period that gets my attention is around Sunday the 12th of July. We’ve got a bit of a spike from the SE pushing 4 ft, with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 263 (moderate wave energy) but the best part is the wind. On Sunday morning, the glass is in—flat calm, zero wind. That'll make the surface silky. It’s a point break at Norries Head, so it’ll handle that groundswell well, though it can be a bit inconsistent here. Expect it to be punchy but with longer waits between sets.
After that little moment, the swell fades again, dropping back under 3 ft for the rest of the week. By the 21st and 22nd of July, we see some offshore winds (NW), but the swell is down to nothing—0.3 ft. That's a complete bust.
So, the honest truth? There’s no true standout. Sunday the 12th morning is the only real chance at a clean surf. It’s not big, but with zero wind and a long period, it’ll be some sort of fun for the patient surfer. The rest of the 16 days is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 14 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 77 | 46 | 0 | 2330 | 1942 | 1665 | 0 | 1020 | 753 | 73 | 0 | 592 | 147 | 258 | 336 | 263 | 220 | 125 | 75 | 38 | 23 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:12PM1.14m | 1:01AM1.30m | 2:15PM1.22m | 2:03AM1.18m | 3:21PM1.33m | 3:16AM1.08m | 4:26PM1.47m | 4:32AM1.02m | 5:27PM1.63m | 5:42AM1.01m | 6:24PM1.77m | 6:43AM1.03m | 7:18PM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:53PM0.45m | 7:42AM0.18m | 8:12PM0.48m | 8:35AM0.18m | 9:41PM0.45m | 9:34AM0.18m | 11:05PM0.36m | 10:34AM0.15m | 00:15AM0.24m | 11:33AM0.09m | 1:15AM0.13m | 12:28PM0.03m | 2:07AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | ESE 12 | — | ESE 15 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 23 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 77 | 46 | — | 21 | — | 1665 | 1168 | 11 | 753 | 657 | 804 | 592 | 384 | 258 | 336 | 263 | 220 | 125 | 75 | 38 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 22 | SE 14 | — | SE 15 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 73 | — | 8 | 147 | 102 | 116 | 40 | 40 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | E 11 | N 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 37 | 85 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 20 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | — |
| kJ | 1732 | 2009 | 3074 | 2330 | 1942 | 1395 | 1221 | 1020 | — | 880 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
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