Norries Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.34° S 153.58° E

Norries Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
21.2°C
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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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, SE swell with 159 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with N 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 (Sep 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 16th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 16th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 18th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get this out there.

First off, the next two weeks are looking pretty patchy for Norries Head. We’re in for a long dry spell before anything really gets going, so patience is the name of the game. The first couple of weeks here are mostly flat or junky, with nothing rideable until we hit Wednesday the 23rd of September, and even then it’s iffy.

Norries Head itself is a point break. It’s a beginner-friendly spot but inconsistent. Crowds can be an issue here. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there. The optimum swell direction for this break is from the NE, so when we get something from that angle, it has the right idea.

From Tuesday 15th through to early next week, it’s a write-off. Tiny, short-period easterly windswell – maybe 2 ft or less – and mostly cross-onshore winds. Not worth getting wet.

Finally, on Wednesday the 23rd of September morning, we get a pulse of swell: 5 ft from the SE, with a combined energy of 166 (moderate energy). The seabed is a point break, so a groundswell like this tends to wrap in nicely here. But the wind is onshore from the SE, straight into it – that’s messy. Not clean. Afternoon stays around 4 ft, still cross-onshore, so not great.

Thursday the 24th of September morning picks up again with 5 ft from the ESE, combined energy jumping to 334 (strong) – that’s the biggest energy of the whole outlook. The wind is still onshore, keeping things rough. Afternoon holds similar, with 5 ft and 217 energy, but still onshore.

Then Friday the 25th into the weekend, we ease back to around 3 ft to 4 ft from the E – cross-onshore or cross winds, so it stays choppy. Energy is moderate, between 128 and 248. Nothing clean, nothing glassy.

The standout? Honestly, there isn’t a proper standout here. The best chance for a surfable wave is probably Thursday the 24th of September morning, when the swell size is decent and the energy is solid, but the wind’s going to ruin it. If you’re an experienced surfer and can handle a lumpy, cross-onshore point, you might find something. For beginners? It’s too big and messy at over 5 ft.

For everyone else, the only real flicker of hope comes on the last day: Wednesday the 30th of September afternoon. The wind goes glassy (3 mph from the WSW), and there’s 3 ft from the E, 140 energy, clean conditions. That’s your window. It’s small, but it’s smooth.

So hang tight. It’s a long, quiet run, but the end of the two weeks might just serve up a small, clean session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Thursday
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Saturday
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E
6
0.5
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NE
13
0.1
NE
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0.2
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8
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16
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11
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5
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SSE
9
0.7
N
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
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18
7
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129
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29
19
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16
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Wind (km/h)
20
N
20
NNW
25
S
30
SSE
25
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20
SSW
25
SSE
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10
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High Tide
10:20PM1.14m
11:03AM1.36m
10:58PM1.00m
11:54AM1.29m
11:47PM0.89m
12:58PM1.22m
1:01AM0.81m
2:17PM1.20m
2:42AM0.79m
3:31PM1.25m
4:02AM0.85m
4:28PM1.33m
Low Tide
4:34PM0.32m
4:24AM0.21m
5:24PM0.43m
4:59AM0.30m
6:26PM0.52m
5:44AM0.39m
7:51PM0.57m
6:50AM0.45m
9:27PM0.54m
8:16AM0.47m
10:33PM0.47m
9:34AM0.43m
11:17PM0.37m
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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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