Surf Forecasts:
North Bar surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, S swell with 893 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Bar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty checkin’ in. Straight up, the outlook for North Bar over the next 16 days is a tough one to swallow. We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch with very little to get excited about. The water’s sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good spring suit.
The first week is basically a write-off. From Wednesday the 15th through to the 19th, the swell is tiny, with heights barely scraping 1 ft and energy levels in the single digits (12). It’s clean, sure, but there’s nothing to ride. That’s a solid 5-day gap of flatness.
Things pick up a little around Monday the 20th, when a 6 ft southerly swell rolls in with a combined energy of 495. That’s moderate energy, but it’s arriving with a strong cross-onshore easterly wind, making it choppy and messy. Not worth paddling out.
The only real window where it gets interesting is the afternoon of Wednesday the 22nd. We get a 5 ft south swell, 9-second period, with a gentle offshore wind from the WSW. That’s clean, lined up, and the moderate energy (417) should offer some fun, punchy waves. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so it won’t be a circus, but don’t expect solitude. This is the standout of the whole forecast – a solid afternoon session for the intermediate crew.
After that, it’s back to mediocrity. The 28th of July shows another promising window with a 4 ft south swell and a gentle offshore breeze, but it’s far out and less certain. The rest of the period is plagued by small, weak swells and onshore or cross-shore winds.
Honestly, for the next 16 days, the only call to make is the afternoon of the 22nd. Everything else is a pass. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 208 | 492 | 367 | 257 | 381 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 2:02AM0.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:32PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 13 | SSW 7 | SE 12 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 43 | 26 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 154 | 6 | 208 | 492 | 367 | 257 | — | — | 1004 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 17 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 15 | SE 9 | E 3 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 12 | SE 12 | ESE 5 | SE 12 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 5 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 17 | SE 15 | — | SE 15 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 8 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 9 | — | 9 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | NNW 3 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | E 3 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 7 | NE 2 | — | ESE 4 | — | S 9 | S 8 | — |
| kJ | 96 | 106 | 1 | — | 56 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 1 | 110 | — | 186 | 1 | — | 29 | — | 381 | 522 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 1686 | 659 | 659 | 667 | 1108 | 2581 | 410 | 245 | 46 | 26 | 39 | 226 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 193 | 26 |
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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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