
Surf Forecasts:
North Beach Tom's surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 6,112 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Beach Tom's this week:
The surf forecast for North Beach Tom's over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Beach Tom's in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 2AM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Beach Tom's over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4487 | 5423 | 6112 | 5803 | 5218 | 5022 | 4815 | 4334 | 3302 | 2689 | 2644 | 1974 | 1452 | 1011 | 604 | 486 | 278 | 189 | 237 | 431 | 129 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross | off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 8:36PM0.41m | 6:40AM0.45m | 8:20PM0.46m | 7:40AM0.43m | 8:22PM0.51m | 8:41AM0.40m | 8:32PM0.57m | 9:48AM0.35m | 8:47PM0.64m | 11:20AM0.30m | 9:07PM0.70m | 9:33PM0.74m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 1:42PM0.18m | 1:18AM0.37m | 1:39PM0.20m | 2:13AM0.30m | 1:42PM0.23m | 2:59AM0.23m | 1:46PM0.26m | 3:46AM0.16m | 1:45PM0.29m | 4:36AM0.10m | 1:20PM0.30m | 5:31AM0.06m | |||||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | — | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | SW 6 |
4487 | 5423 | 6112 | 5803 | 5218 | 5022 | 4815 | 4334 | 3302 | 2689 | — | 1974 | 1452 | 1011 | 604 | 486 | 278 | 189 | 237 | — | 59 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | ENE 3 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | SW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 173 | 1 | — | 41 | — | — | 129 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SSE 5 | — | SSW 5 | — | ESE 3 | SSW 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | SW 11 | ESE 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | 4259 | — | — | — | — | 2644 | 67 | — | 72 | — | 2 | 33 | 7 | 4 | 431 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 381 | 1995 | 1624 | 1623 | 1624 | 409 | 1995 | 2020 | 409 | 1793 | 1995 | 79 | 161 | 2448 | 0 | 0 | 2439 | 0 | 0 | 2448 | 0 |
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Information about the North Beach Tom's Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for North Beach Tom's provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Beach Tom's can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Beach Tom's 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 Beach Tom's) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Beach Tom's may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.










