Surf Forecasts:
North Bar surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with 460 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Bar in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Bar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here.
Let’s be honest—North Bar is looking pretty flat and forgettable for the first week and a half. You’re looking at about a 10-day gap with hardly any real surf to get excited about.
The first faint pulse arrives on the 19th of July: a 4ft south swell with a short 6-second period, combined energy of 103 (moderate). The wind is cross-on in the morning, but the afternoon cleans up with a light cross-off. Still, it’s a poor wave. Not worth paddling out for.
On the 21st of July afternoon, the swell jumps to 6ft from the south, period 8 seconds, energy 429 (strong). The wind is cross-off and clean, but the call is marginal—so it’s a maybe.
The real standout is the 28th of July. Tuesday morning brings a 6ft south swell with an 8-second period, energy 536 (strong), and a light offshore wind from the WSW. Clean, solid, and punchy. Tuesday afternoon holds at 6ft, still offshore, energy up to 931 (strong). This is the best window of the whole 16 days. For beginners, 6ft is right on the edge, but intermediates will be stoked.
The 26th of July afternoon is also a good one: 5ft south swell, 7-second period, energy 306 (strong), with a moderate offshore wind. Clean and fun.
The 29th of July afternoon serves up another 6ft south swell, 9-second period, energy 504 (strong), and a moderate offshore wind. Good, clean waves again.
Water temperature here is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.
North Bar is a beach and reef setup, fairly exposed, and crowds can pop up sometimes. The best swell direction is east, but these south swells will still work with the winds on offer.
The 30th of July morning finishes strong: 6ft south swell, 8-second period, energy 460 (strong), with a light cross-off wind and clean conditions.
So, if you’re keen, the last week of July is where the action is. The first ten days? Not much to talk about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | E 5 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 91 | 114 | 138 | 165 | 190 | 295 | 1 | 428 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:45PM1.09m | 9:16AM0.91m | 9:35PM1.07m | 10:07AM0.94m | 10:23PM1.02m | 10:56AM0.95m | 11:08PM0.94m | 11:45AM0.94m | 11:52PM0.85m | 12:33PM0.91m | 00:35AM0.76m | 1:24PM0.88m | 1:18AM0.68m | 2:18PM0.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:55AM-0.12m | 2:46PM-0.09m | 3:40AM-0.12m | 3:39PM-0.06m | 4:23AM-0.09m | 4:31PM-0.02m | 5:04AM-0.05m | 5:25PM0.05m | 5:44AM0.01m | 6:20PM0.11m | 6:23AM0.07m | 7:21PM0.17m | 7:03AM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
 | 8:19 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 13 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 27 |
Feels °C | 21 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SE 13 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | E 5 | E 5 | S 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 8 | 56 | 40 | 3 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 91 | 114 | 138 | 165 | 190 | 1 | 1 | 428 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 17 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 15 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 8 | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | SE 12 | — | E 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | — | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | — | SE 15 | ENE 3 | SE 14 | — | — | SE 13 | — | — | NE 4 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 9 | 1 | 8 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | N 3 | — | SSW 6 | NE 3 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SE 2 | SSE 6 | N 3 | — | — | SE 3 | — | S 8 | SSW 7 | — |
| kJ | 290 | 109 | 135 | 1 | — | 49 | 2 | — | 24 | 25 | 15 | 1 | 93 | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | 295 | 310 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 265 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1108 | 659 | 667 | 2518 | 659 | 659 | 193 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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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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