Surf Forecasts:
North Bar surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SE swell with 447 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Bar in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Bar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at North Bar for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s pretty bleak. The first few days are all messed up with strong winds and choppy surf. The water’s sitting at 69°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year – you’ll notice it.
Wednesday the 29th is a total loss with a strong cross-shore wind and a lumpy 7ft swell (combined energy 302). It’s just poor. Thursday and Friday aren’t any better, with the swell dropping and the wind still causing trouble. The only real bright spot in the first week is Monday the 3rd of August. We get a glassy morning with 3ft of swell and a clean offshore breeze kicking in by the afternoon. It’s small, but it’ll be the cleanest surf of the early period. The swell is from the south, with a short period of 6 seconds, so it won’t have much grunt, but for a fun little session, it’s the best you’ll get.
After that, the surf just drops off a cliff from around the 5th to the 8th. Barely a ripple. But then, the second week wakes up. On Sunday the 9th, a new groundswell starts to show. By Monday the 10th of August, we’ve got some serious energy. The morning brings a 6ft swell from the south with a very long period of 13 seconds (combined energy 1206). The wind is light cross-shore, so there’s a bit of texture, but the power is there. The real standout is Monday afternoon: a clean 5ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 12 seconds and a solid offshore breeze (combined energy 820). This is the session to aim for. That’s a proper groundswell, and it’ll be running clean with plenty of push. It’s over 5ft, so it’s not for the groms, but for the experienced surfers, North Bar will be pumping.
That energy hangs around through Tuesday and Wednesday, though the wind isn’t as perfect. Still, the swell direction and period (11 seconds) mean there will be waves. The long period might make it a bit walled at the beach, but the reef sections will hold up well. After that, the swell fades and the wind swings back onshore by the 13th, so that window from the 10th to the 12th is your best chance.
So, the first week is a dud. The real gem is the Monday the 10th afternoon session. That’s the one to mark on the calendar. Keep an eye on it, but it’s shaping up nicely.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed morning, light winds from the N by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 7 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 7 | S 7 | SE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 302 | 335 | 138 | 237 | 140 | 99 | 126 | 84 | 54 | 78 | 54 | 41 | 13 | 117 | 7 | 73 | 99 | 217 | 130 | 102 | 44 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:39AM0.73m | 8:45PM0.88m | 9:12AM0.76m | 9:12PM0.87m | 9:42AM0.79m | 9:42PM0.86m | 10:13AM0.82m | 10:15PM0.84m | 10:47AM0.84m | 10:53PM0.80m | 11:24AM0.86m | 11:36PM0.76m | 12:08PM0.87m | 00:24AM0.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:50PM0.12m | 2:40AM0.04m | 2:31PM0.11m | 3:11AM0.02m | 3:12PM0.10m | 3:43AM0.01m | 3:54PM0.10m | 4:17AM0.02m | 4:38PM0.11m | 4:55AM0.03m | 5:27PM0.13m | 5:36AM0.05m | 6:22PM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | 26 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | — | 335 | 137 | 237 | 140 | 99 | 126 | 84 | 54 | 78 | 54 | 41 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 73 | 99 | 217 | 130 | 102 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 5 | S 8 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | NNE 3 | E 6 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | E 5 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | 13 | 138 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 34 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 6 | — | — | S 9 | SE 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 10 | — | — | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | — | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | N 4 | N 3 | SW 2 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 7 | S 5 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 302 | — | 1 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 67 | 117 | 71 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1033 | 659 | 196 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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