Norries Head surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 23 Dec 2025 AEDT
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Norries Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Norries Head sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Norries Head this week:

The surf forecast for Norries Head over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 12 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 28) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 23rd Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 23rd Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 28th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norries Head over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
1
N
1.4
SSE
0.4
NE
1.9
SE
1.5
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.4
E
1.2
ESE
1
E
1.6
SE
2
SSE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.8
E
0.7
E
Period(s) (?)1514141413661277666610611111166
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)75727065626412655332199194151104625172761919194736
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
10
NW
15
SSW
10
ENE
10
NNW
15
SE
25
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
10
S
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:13PM
0.99
11:31AM
1.63
11:58PM
0.99
12:10PM
1.59
12:49AM
1.01
12:53PM
1.52
1:46AM
1.05
1:41PM
1.43
2:50AM
1.12
2:38PM
1.31
3:56AM
1.24
3:45PM
1.20
5:01AM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:49AM
0.20
6:19PM
0.18
5:30AM
0.26
7:00PM
0.17
6:18AM
0.33
7:44PM
0.17
7:16AM
0.41
8:31PM
0.16
8:29AM
0.46
9:22PM
0.16
9:56AM
0.47
10:16PM
0.15
11:24AM
0.41
Tue
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Sunrise--5:46--5:46--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48
Sunset7:42--7:43--7:43--7:44--7:44--7:44--7:45--
cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1-1---1226241--1----
Temp. °C282726272530272321222121212123232223232123
Feels °C (?)313027292831262421212021212122212119191921
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The above surf forecast table for Norries Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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