Surf Forecasts:
North Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,423 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with E 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’re looking at a pretty frustrating stretch for North Beach. The first real chance to get wet doesn't come until Monday, August 10th, and even then it’s a wild, expert-only affair. Before that, we’ve got a solid gap of poor conditions with no real recommendations from Friday, August 7th through Sunday, August 9th. The wind is messy, the swell is small and weak, and the water is sitting at a normal 71° for this time of year.
The one big standout, and it’s a beast, is Monday morning, August 10th. We’ve got a solid 10ft swell rolling in from the S, with a long period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is thumping at 1468, which is very strong. The wind is clean cross-off, and the wave comment mentions the swell might be too big for this break. This is big, powerful, and for experts only. If you’ve got the skills and the nerve, Monday morning is the session to aim for, but respect the size. The swell stays big and strong through Tuesday and Wednesday, around 8ft to 8ft, with strong breezes and clean conditions, but the energy is still massive, with readings of 914 and 1245. This is serious, dedicated crew territory.
By Thursday, August 13th, the swell drops to a more manageable 6ft, still with clean cross-off winds, but the energy is still moderate at 627. Friday, August 14th, sees clean, light winds and a 3ft groundswell from the E with a period of 11 seconds, offering nice, lined-up waves if you can find the right bank. The crowd factor at North Beach is listed as “sometimes,” so you might have some company.
The rest of the forecast into the second week is mostly small and marginal. Tuesday, August 18th afternoon is a little teaser with glassy conditions and a 3ft swell, but it’s weak. The long-range stuff from August 20th onward is a bit of a gamble, with rising swell but onshore winds. Not a classic run, but that Monday humdinger is the real deal.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the SSW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon morning, moderate winds from the SSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | E 10 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 83 | 83 | 83 | 113 | 97 | 197 | 147 | 92 | 1117 | 1423 | 1083 | 675 | 730 | 907 | 1212 | 965 | 699 | 599 | 512 | 368 | 249 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:31AM1.34m | 10:33PM1.41m | 11:49AM1.33m | 00:34AM1.45m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:49PM0.80m | 5:21AM0.80m | 6:06PM0.81m | 7:07AM0.68m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 83 | 83 | 83 | 113 | 92 | 197 | 147 | 90 | 61 | 45 | 30 | 48 | 66 | 276 | 1212 | 965 | 699 | 599 | 512 | 368 | 249 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 22 | 15 | 72 | 25 | 93 | 68 | 39 | 92 | — | — | 18 | 16 | 118 | 62 | 147 | 85 | 111 | 62 | 64 | 72 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | S 18 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 18 | E 11 |
| kJ | 71 | 67 | 30 | 57 | 24 | 78 | 25 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | 46 | 27 | 69 | 51 | 32 | 57 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 5 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | — | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 12 | 97 | — | 33 | 97 | 1117 | 1423 | 1083 | 675 | 730 | 907 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 155 | 0 | 5 | 219 | 0 | 154 | 2611 | 685 | 432 | 907 | 405 | 896 | 1240 | 48 | 219 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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