North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° S 31.04° E

North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Beach sea temperature is
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North Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


North Beach surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,782 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Beach this week:

The surf forecast for North Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 9th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna lie, the next 16 days at North Beach are a bit of a rollercoaster, and we’ve got a slow start to get through. The first decent recommendation doesn’t pop up until the morning of Monday the 9th, and even then, it’s a tricky one. Let’s talk it through.

For the first few days, from Sunday the 9th through the 10th, it’s pretty grim. Sunday morning is a write-off: small, weak 3 ft swell from the ENE, period of 8 seconds, and a cross-on wind. The combined energy is a measly 247 – just no punch. Sunday afternoon is even worse with a messy cross-shore chop. Then Monday the 10th throws a real curveball. We’ve got a big 10 ft swell from the S, but it’s way too big for this beach-and-pier setup. The forecast says it’s too big, so that’s a no-go for paddle surfing. The wind is a clean cross-off, which is a shame because the waves would be clean, but it’s just too much juice. The combined energy is a massive 1571, so that’s a swirly, dangerous mess for a beginner.

From Tuesday the 11th through to Friday the 14th, we’re in a holding pattern of what the forecast calls “marginal” conditions. The swell hangs around 6 ft to 8 ft, mostly from the ESE or SE, with moderate cross-onshore winds and combined energy in the 400 to 1300 range. The water is about average for the time of year, sitting around 71°. Nothing to get excited about – the winds are just not playing ball.

Now, here’s the standout. Thursday morning, the 13th of August, is the first real glimmer of hope. The wind swings to a clean offshore from the WSW, gusting 12 mph. The swell is 6 ft from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is 604 – moderate, but manageable. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” and with offshore wind, that’s a green light. This is the best on offer in the first week. It’s solid for an intermediate surfer, and the crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few mates out, but it won’t be a circus.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th is a slow burn. Saturday the 15th is still marginal with light cross-on winds, but Sunday the 16th afternoon is a little beauty. The wind goes glassy, the swell is 6 ft from the E, period 11 seconds, and the combined energy is 854. That’s a lovely, clean, long-period groundswell. It’s not huge, but glassy conditions and a solid 6 ft with long periods will give you some nice, clean lines. That’s your second standout for the period.

The second week, from the 17th to the 24th, is a mixed bag. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are back to marginal with light onshore winds. The real action flares up again on Friday the 21st. Friday morning looks good – 8 ft from the S, period 8 seconds, with a cross-off wind and combined energy of 882. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” so that’s a solid option. But the catch is the swell is 8 ft, which is starting to push into expert-only territory. Friday afternoon, it’s forecast to be too big again at 10 ft from the S.

Then we get a big, ominous event on Saturday the 22nd. The morning sees a monster 13 ft swell from the SSW, period 13 seconds. The combined energy is a staggering 9025 – that’s extreme. The wind is a moderate cross-on, so it’s going to be a big, lumpy, dangerous mess. That’s for experts only, and even then, it’s probably a big wave day for tow-in if you’re that way inclined. The afternoon drops to 8 ft from the S, but with a strong cross-on wind, it’s still poor.

The last few days, from Sunday the 23rd to Monday the 24th, see the swell drop back to 5 ft to 3 ft, but the wind is cross-on and fresh, so it’s back to poor surf. The period on the 24th is a very long 16-17 seconds, but the swell is tiny (2 ft to 3 ft) and the wind is rubbish, so the long period just means weak, clean lines that won’t break well here.

So, to wrap it up: the best of the whole period is Thursday morning the 13th of August for the clean, offshore condition, and Sunday afternoon the 16th of August for the glassy, long-period groundswell. The big event on the 22nd is for the brave – or the foolish. The rest is a lot of waiting.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun morning, near gales from the SW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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SW
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High Tide
1:29PM1.48m
1:51AM1.59m
2:27PM1.68m
2:43AM1.75m
3:12PM1.86m
3:25AM1.88m
3:50PM2.00m
4:03AM1.96m
4:26PM2.07m
4:37AM2.00m
4:59PM2.09m
5:10AM1.98m
5:30PM2.06m
Low Tide
7:39PM0.67m
8:10AM0.50m
8:36PM0.50m
8:56AM0.33m
9:21PM0.35m
9:36AM0.20m
9:59PM0.24m
10:12AM0.12m
10:35PM0.18m
10:45AM0.09m
11:08PM0.18m
11:17AM0.12m
11:39PM0.23m
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Information about the North Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Beach 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 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Beach 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) 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 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.

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