Surf Forecasts:
North Bar surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,499 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Bar this week:
The surf forecast for North Bar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Bar in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Bar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
First up, we’re looking at North Bar for the next couple of weeks. Right now, the water is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 69°, which is about 2° cooler than average. So, you’ll want that extra rubber.
The forecast kicks off with a proper thumping on Monday, August 3rd. We’ve got a solid 10ft swell coming from the south, with a short period of 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a wind-affected mess. The energy is pumping hard at 1164, but with a strong 28 mph offshore wind, it’s going to be near impossible to get into. The waves will be clean, but you’ll be battling just to get out the back. This is big, powerful stuff, and at over 8ft, it’s strictly for experts only. Not a day for the faint-hearted.
Tuesday the 4th drops right off. Swell drops to a tiny 2ft from the southeast, and the energy is basically gone at 38. There’s a glassy moment in the morning, but it’s just too small. Wednesday the 5th looks a bit more promising. The morning brings a 5ft south swell with a period of 8 seconds, and a light offshore wind from the west-southwest. The energy is moderate at 292, and it’s the best call in the whole window. The waves will be clean and rideable, good for intermediates. But by the afternoon, the wind swings cross-off and the quality drops.
From Thursday the 6th all the way through to Saturday the 15th of August, it’s a long, flat spell. Swell heights are mostly below 1ft, and the energy readings are pathetic, often in the single digits. The wind is offshore or clean for most of it, but there’s simply no swell to work with. You’ll be looking at a blank run of about 10 days with no real surf to speak of. It’s a rough patch.
The only other glimmer is on Saturday, August 15th. We get a 3ft south swell, period of 7 seconds, and an 80 energy reading. The morning is glassy with a light easterly breeze, making it surfable. But it’s very ordinary, and the afternoon goes back to being poor. After that, it’s back to tiny dribbles for the rest of the forecast.
The standout here is Wednesday morning, August 5th. That’s your best bet. South swell of 5ft, clean offshore wind, and moderate energy. It’s not huge, but it’s the only real window of quality surf in the whole 16 days.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the charts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1164 | 1331 | 529 | 38 | 38 | 47 | 253 | 127 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:24AM0.86m | 11:36PM0.76m | 12:08PM0.87m | 00:24AM0.72m | 12:59PM0.88m | 1:20AM0.68m | 1:59PM0.89m | 2:26AM0.65m | 3:09PM0.90m | 3:44AM0.66m | 4:31PM0.93m | 5:09AM0.69m | 5:47PM0.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:27PM0.13m | 5:36AM0.05m | 6:22PM0.15m | 6:22AM0.07m | 7:27PM0.17m | 7:17AM0.09m | 8:46PM0.17m | 8:21AM0.10m | 10:10PM0.14m | 9:33AM0.09m | 11:19PM0.09m | 10:45AM0.05m | 00:15AM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
mm | 5 | 6 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | ESE 7 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 529 | 163 | 118 | 52 | 253 | 127 | 34 | 60 | 9 | 9 | 87 | 9 | 16 | 50 | 15 | 68 | 50 | 5 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 11 | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 38 | 38 | 47 | 39 | 32 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | E 10 | — | SE 8 | — | — | E 10 | — | — | E 8 | — | E 9 | E 8 | — | SE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | SSW 6 | — |
| kJ | 1164 | 1331 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 92 | 185 | — | 87 | 75 | — | 37 | — | — | 40 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 392 | 191 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 26 | 0 | 30 | 16 | 193 | 2583 | 190 | 193 | 190 | 2 | 2 | 1073 | 152 | 2 | 193 | 1471 |
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The above surf forecast table for North Bar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Bar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Bar 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 (North Bar) 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).
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