Surf Forecasts:
North Bar surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, S swell with 155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Bar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. Honestly, things are looking pretty flat and quiet around here for a good stretch. There’s no surf on offer to start, so don't bother paddling out just yet. We’ve got a long gap from now until around the 21st of August where the waves are just too weak to get excited about. The first sign of anything rideable doesn't pop up until Friday morning, the 21st of August.
Overall Pattern
For the first week or so, it’s a real struggle. The swell energy is barely registering, mostly single-digit numbers, and the period is short and weak. It’s a lot of clean conditions with light winds, but there’s simply no push. On the 21st, we see a tiny bump of swell energy at 3ft from the ENE, but even that is just a tease. The real story doesn't start until much later in the outlook.
The Standout: North Bar
The one bright spot, and it’s a long way off, is Thursday and Friday, the 27th and 28th of August. That’s where we get a proper pulse. The swell jumps up to 6ft from the East, with the combined energy hitting a solid 239 (moderate wave energy). The period is short though, at 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit of a lumpy, fat wave rather than a clean lined-up groundswell. This is a beach and reef setup, and with that short period, it might be more of a messy, choppy affair, especially with onshore and cross-shore winds. Honestly, at 6ft with that wind setup, it could be more interesting for the kite surfers than a clean paddle session. For the true surfers, Friday the 28th still has some leftover energy at 4ft from the East, with light cross-shore winds, making it the cleaner, more manageable window of the two. Still, keep your expectations in check.
So, to sum it up: a long, flat wait, then one short period of moderate swell that’s a bit messy. The water temp is pretty standard for this time of year, sitting at 71°.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts.
\- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 13 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | NNE 4 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | S 5 | SSW 7 | NNW 3 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 127 | 61 | 28 | 28 | 68 | 58 | 35 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:57AM0.98m | 9:15PM1.02m | 9:42AM1.00m | 9:57PM0.97m | 10:26AM1.00m | 10:37PM0.90m | 11:09AM0.98m | 11:13PM0.82m | 11:52AM0.93m | 11:48PM0.74m | 12:35PM0.87m | 00:23AM0.67m | 1:23PM0.81m | 1:03AM0.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:34PM-0.08m | 3:10AM-0.09m | 3:22PM-0.05m | 3:46AM-0.07m | 4:08PM-0.01m | 4:21AM-0.02m | 4:53PM0.05m | 4:55AM0.03m | 5:39PM0.12m | 5:30AM0.09m | 6:28PM0.20m | 6:07AM0.15m | 7:27PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 4 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | — | — | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | — | — | 181 | 127 | 61 | 28 | 28 | 19 | 58 | 35 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 13 | S 5 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | S 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 17 | 18 | 68 | 11 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 18 | 27 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | NW 3 | WNW 2 | SW 5 | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | S 5 | SSW 7 | NNW 3 | WSW 3 | N 3 | NE 3 | — | SSW 2 | — | S 6 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | 15 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 1 | — | 2 | 10 | 76 | 372 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 15 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3412 | 2566 | 667 | 792 | 3422 | 794 | 2525 | 2543 | 1660 | 1671 | 1685 | 49 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 43 | 659 | 0 | 583 | 945 | 211 |
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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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