Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
20.3°C
0.5° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with 161 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 25th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 25th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 25th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this 16-day stretch for Norries Head is a flat, frustrating affair. It’s a classic late-winter slump where the swell just can’t get its act together. We’ve got a long, quiet run ahead with only a few fleeting moments that might get your heart racing, but nothing that’s going to set the world on fire. Let’s break it down.

The pattern is characterised by weak, short-period windswell from the ENE, almost entirely under 3 ft, with combined swell energy mostly in the double digits (often below 150). The wind is the real killer – for long stretches it’s cross or cross-onshore, chopping up what little wave there is. The first real sniff of anything rideable comes Wednesday morning, the 26th of August. We get a tiny 3 ft ENE swell with a clean 8-second period and light offshore wind from the WNW at just 3 mph. Combined energy is weak at 93, but the conditions are clean. That same afternoon goes glassy with a light NE breeze – 3 ft, 8 seconds, 128 energy. It’s small and ordinary, but it’s surfable. You’ll be scratching for ankle-biters, but at least the surface will be smooth.

Then we hit a brick wall. From Thursday the 27th through to Monday the 1st of September, it’s a full-on junk show. South winds pick up, bringing cross-chop and rain, with swell heights dropping to 2 ft. Combined energy plummets. If you paddle out during that period, you’ll be fighting onshore wind for nothing. Don’t bother.

Now, Tuesday the 1st of September morning is a clear standout. It’s the best session in the whole outlook. The wind goes glassy again, with a slight breeze from the east at 3 mph. Swell bumps up to a knee-high 3 ft from the east, and the period extends to 10 seconds, giving the wave a bit more push. Combined energy hits 198 – moderate but still modest. It’s a small, clean, surfable window. For a point break that’s inconsistent and often crowded, that early glass-off might be your only chance to grab a handful of fun ones before it gets messy.

After that, the second week is more of the same. Wednesday the 2nd of September morning offers a brief clean window with cross-offshore wind from the NNW and 3 ft ENE swell, but it’s fleeting. The rest of the run from the 3rd to the 9th is dominated by fresh northerly winds and poor quality. Swell stays puny – 2 to 3 ft – and the combined energy is nearly always below 100. There are a few glassy moments on Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th of September mornings, but the swell is tiny (2 to 3 ft) and weak. Not worth getting your hopes up.

So what’s the call? The best on offer is the morning of Tuesday the 1st of September. It’s small and clean with a hint of period, making Norries Head (the only break on the menu) your best bet. Wednesday the 26th of August is a runner-up for a glassy, fun-sized session. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off. This is a typical inconsistency period for the area – don’t force it. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
NE
7
1
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.5
SE
11
0.6
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8
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
E
9
0.6
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
149
157
142
132
102
101
66
84
76
58
67
60
52
54
54
43
43
27
26
24
83
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
NNE
20
N
10
WNW
5
NNE
15
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
10
S
5
S
10
E
10
S
25
S
25
S
20
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
10
SE
5
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
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cross-on
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cross
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cross-on
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High Tide
6:31PM1.55m
6:43AM1.05m
7:04PM1.62m
7:18AM1.13m
7:36PM1.67m
7:52AM1.21m
8:08PM1.69m
8:27AM1.28m
8:40PM1.65m
9:03AM1.34m
9:13PM1.58m
9:41AM1.38m
9:49PM1.47m
Low Tide
11:49AM0.23m
1:08AM0.23m
12:29PM0.16m
1:38AM0.16m
1:06PM0.10m
2:07AM0.09m
1:42PM0.07m
2:36AM0.05m
2:20PM0.07m
3:06AM0.03m
2:59PM0.10m
3:36AM0.04m
3:41PM0.16m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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