Surf Forecasts:
North Bar surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, S swell with 59 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SSE 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 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Bar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at this, my fellow surfers. North Bar is in a bit of a dry spell, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. The first week and a half is a total bust. You’ll be staring at a flat ocean. From the 19th of August right through to the 29th, it’s just not happening. The swell is tiny, like 1 to 2 feet, with short periods, and the wave energy is weak, often in the low double digits. The wind is a mixed bag, but it doesn’t matter because there’s nothing to ride.
The water temp is about 72°, which is normal for the season, so at least you won’t freeze.
Then, on the 30th of August, Sunday, there’s a flicker of hope. The wave energy picks up to 92 (moderate), and the wind goes light. The swell is still small, about 2 feet from the SE with an 8-second period. It’s clean, but it’s just “surfable,” not epic.
The real window, the only one worth talking about, is the 31st of August, Monday. That’s your best shot. The morning kicks off with 2 to 3 feet from the SSE, a 9-second period, and a light offshore wind from the SW. The energy is 116 (moderate). Then the afternoon is even better: 3 to 4 feet from the SE, still 9 seconds, with a moderate offshore breeze. The energy bumps up to 206 (moderate). The offshore wind is the key here—it’ll keep the faces clean. The swell is coming from the SE, but the break likes an E swell, so it’s a bit off. Still, for an intermediate surfer, it’s the best you’re gonna get in this 16-day stretch. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might see a few others out there.
After Monday, it all goes pear-shaped again. Early September brings onshore winds and choppy, lumpy conditions, even if the energy readings are moderate. The wind just ruins it.
So, mark your calendar for the 31st of August. That’s your day. The rest of the forecast is a write-off. Don’t count on anything else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 5 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 20 | 31 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 34 | 11 | 32 | 15 | 14 | 58 | 59 | 19 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | glassy |
High Tide | 1:03AM0.61m | 2:23PM0.77m | 1:53AM0.57m | 3:43PM0.74m | 3:07AM0.55m | 4:56PM0.75m | 5:09AM0.57m | 5:52PM0.77m | 6:10AM0.62m | 6:36PM0.80m | 6:56AM0.68m | 7:13PM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:27PM0.26m | 6:51AM0.20m | 8:51PM0.30m | 7:45AM0.24m | 10:13PM0.29m | 8:54AM0.27m | 11:11PM0.26m | 10:13AM0.26m | 11:56PM0.22m | 11:19AM0.23m | 00:32AM0.16m | 12:09PM0.19m | 1:04AM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 41 | 15 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 4 | S 5 | ESE 12 | ESE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 20 | 31 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 12 | 6 | 32 | 15 | 5 | 58 | 59 | 29 | 29 | 12 | 12 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | N 3 | S 5 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 10 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | S 6 | S 5 | E 7 | E 6 | S 6 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 11 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | ENE 4 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 9 | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ESE 4 | E 5 | S 4 | — | SSE 5 | S 5 | — | NNW 2 | — | NNW 2 | NE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 17 | 34 | 24 | — | 26 | 33 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 214 | 184 | 23 | 214 | 184 | 695 | 724 | 214 | 841 | 5 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 59 | 5 | 214 | 23 |
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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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