Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
20.3° C
0.4° 

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: Wednesday 26 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with 331 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Norries Head. This is a point break that’s inconsistent, so when it does fire, you’ve gotta be on it. It’s usually a beginner-friendly wave, but don’t expect it to be pumping every day. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

We start off this Saturday morning, the 22nd of August, with a small 3ft swell from the ENE, period a short 7 seconds. The wind is light offshore from the WNW, so it’s clean. The combined energy is weak (69). It’s surfable, but pretty ordinary. The afternoon goes glassy, with a tiny bump in energy (80), but still small and short-period. Just a bit of a knee-high dribble, really.

Sunday the 23rd turns messy. The morning cross-on southerly wind and afternoon rain showers with a stronger breeze make it poor. The swell stays small at 3ft, and the energy creeps up to 109 in the arvo, but it’s choppy and not worth paddling out. Monday and Tuesday follow the same pattern – small, cross-onshore, poor conditions. A few days of nothing.

Then Wednesday the 26th of August, we get a bit of life. Morning has a 4ft ENE swell, period still 8 seconds, but the wind goes light offshore from the NW. The energy jumps to 179 – moderate now – and conditions are clean. By afternoon, it’s even better: 4ft, light offshore, energy at 206, and the forecast says good surf. This is the first standout. The point should be offering up some clean, head-high lines. It’s inconsistent here, so when it’s this good, you get in the water.

Thursday the 27th is a bit of a tease. Morning shows 5ft with light cross-on wind, energy at 264, but it’s marginal. The afternoon goes onshore and nasty. Friday the 28th morning is a gem: 5ft, glassy conditions, energy at 262. That’s a clean, fun wave. The afternoon gets cross-onshore again, so the morning is the call.

Now, Saturday the 29th of August – this is the real standout. Morning glass, 6ft of ENE swell, energy at 352. That’s solid, head-high-plus, and clean. The point will be holding up nicely. This is the best wave of the whole outlook. The afternoon gets a bit cross-shore, but the morning session is magic.

Sunday the 30th goes downhill with rain and onshore winds. Monday the 31st gets big, with 8ft from the ESE, but it’s a mess – heavy rain, fresh cross-onshore winds, energy up at 851. That’s too big and lumpy for a beginner spot, and the conditions are poor. It’s more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle scene.

Then into September, Tuesday the 1st is another beauty. Morning glass, 5ft from the E, energy at 318. The afternoon stays glassy, 5ft, energy at 374. Clean, solid, fun waves for the point. Wednesday the 2nd gets a longer-period 11 second swell at 5ft, energy at 571, but it’s cross-on and choppy. That’s a shame, because the longer period would have been great for the point.

The rest of the run fades out. Thursday the 3rd is poor, onshore, and lumpy. Friday the 4th of September offers a brief return: 5ft from the NE with cross-offshore winds, clean, energy at 431. That’s a solid morning and afternoon session. After that, the swell drops right off into the 5th and 6th, with tiny, poor surf.

So, to sum it up: the best of the lot is Saturday the 29th of August morning at Norries Head – 6ft, glassy, clean. The other standout is Wednesday the 26th of August afternoon, and Tuesday the 1st of September is also a cracker. Get in when it’s glassy and the point is working.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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125
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168
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331
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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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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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