North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° S 31.04° E

North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Beach sea temperature is
22.0° C
0.7° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,107 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 3rd Aug)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 3rd Aug)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 3rd Aug)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the North Beach stretch.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a wait. The first few days are a write-off, but we’re looking at a solid window that kicks off on Monday the 3rd of August.

The standout session, without a doubt, is the Monday morning of the 3rd. We’ve got a clean 7ft swell rolling in from the southeast, with a period of 11 seconds giving it some real grunt. The combined wave energy is a meaty 1150 (moderate to strong), and with the wind being glassy, the surface is going to be like a lake. The water temp is sitting at 72°, which is bang on average for this time of year. This is proper, excellent surf for experienced surfers. North Beach is fairly consistent and an exposed beach/pier setup, so it’s going to be handling that energy well. The wind is offshore from the west, which is ideal for that break.

After that, the quality drops off fast. Monday afternoon sees the wind swinging cross-on, and the swell drops a touch. Tuesday the 4th is a mess with onshore winds and dropping swell, and Wednesday the 5th morning has a small 3ft swell but it's clean and glassy again, so it’s worth a look for a log or a fun board if you’re desperate, but it’s a far cry from the Monday morning.

There’s a big gap of mostly poor, choppy conditions from the 5th afternoon right through to the 10th of August. The beginning of the second week gets a bit rough, with a 8ft to 8ft swell on the 10th, but it’s coupled with strong winds and rain, making it a messy, windy mess. Not for paddling, that one.

Things start looking up again on the morning of Tuesday the 11th of August. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the south-southeast, with light offshore winds making it clean. The wave energy is moderate at 536. It’s a nice, solid choice for a Tuesday morning session.

The outlook for the rest of the second week turns pretty ordinary again with a lot of onshore winds and choppy conditions, before fading out into small, clean but weak swells by the 18th. There’s a long stretch of poor conditions from the 12th right through the 18th, so don't bank on much.

So, to sum it up: the clear winner is the Monday morning of the 3rd of August. Get out there early for that one. The Tuesday morning of the 11th is your next best bet, but it’s a step down.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SE
11
1.9
SE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
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E
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E
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0.7
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9
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
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10
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ENE
9
0.7
E
9
1.9
SSW
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1107
769
532
490
455
192
197
184
151
120
121
109
83
83
85
117
100
205
177
83
275
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
10
SE
10
NW
10
NE
20
NE
10
N
5
ENE
10
NE
10
NW
10
NE
25
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
S
5
WNW
20
NE
25
NE
10
N
30
SSW
20
S
20
SW
Wind State
glassy
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glassy
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cross-off
High Tide
6:34PM1.88m
6:42AM1.71m
7:10PM1.78m
7:20AM1.60m
7:53PM1.66m
8:10AM1.47m
8:52PM1.51m
9:31AM1.34m
10:33PM1.41m
11:49AM1.33m
00:34AM1.45m
1:29PM1.48m
1:51AM1.59m
Low Tide
12:17PM0.28m
00:44AM0.43m
12:50PM0.37m
1:21AM0.53m
1:29PM0.50m
2:09AM0.65m
2:21PM0.65m
3:21AM0.77m
3:49PM0.80m
5:21AM0.80m
6:06PM0.81m
7:07AM0.68m
7:39PM0.67m
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6:37
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6:35
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5:23
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5:25
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5:27
5:27
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Temp °C
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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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