North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° S 31.04° E

North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Beach sea temperature is
21.6° C
0.3° 

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), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,541 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with S 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 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag for North Beach. There’s a period of proper solid swell on the way, but it’s going to come with a lot of wind and mess. The real gems are hidden in the middle and at the end of the run, so you gotta be patient.

The opening days are pretty much a write-off. Sunday afternoon kicks things off with a weak 3ft of east-northeast swell, cross-off wind and poor conditions – not worth getting wet. Monday brings a massive pulse of south swell, pushing 10ft, but it’s way too big for this break and the wind is howling. Same story into Tuesday; there’s still a decent 6-7ft of south-southeast swell, but the wind and lumpy conditions ruin it. We’re looking at a solid four-day stretch of no good surf here.

Then things start to settle. Wednesday morning (the 13th) we finally get a bit of relief. The swell drops to a clean 5-6ft from the east-southeast, with light cross-off wind and clean conditions. It’s not huge, but it’s the first proper wave we’ve seen. The wind goes offshore and almost glassy into Thursday the 14th, with a 4-5ft east-southeast swell. That’s looking like a really fun morning – clean, glassy, and a bit of push. This is one of the better windows in the near term.

The weekend and the start of the following week are a bit of a letdown. From the 15th through the 18th, we’ve got a persistent east-northeast swell and onshore winds, choppy and messy. There’s surf, but it’s not going to be worth the paddle out. The 19th is more of the same, though the wind swings cross-off in the morning, but the swell is only 4-5ft and the overall quality is poor.

Now, here’s the standout. Thursday the 20th. The swell jumps to a solid 8ft from the east-northeast, with a long 9-second period. The early morning is glassy, with absolutely no wind. The energy is strong, with a reading of 1918 in the combined energy. This is a serious day for experienced surfers. It’s going to be big, powerful, and clean. This is the pick of the whole period. The afternoon gets a bit wind-affected, but that morning session is going to be special.

The end of the run, from the 21st to the 24th, is a bit of a fade. There’s still size around the 6-7ft mark, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the conditions are lumpy. The 22nd might offer a little window, but it’s nothing to get excited about. By the 24th, the swell drops right back, and we’re left with a long-period, but small, south-southwest groundswell – more of a tease than anything else.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a washout, but the middle of next week offers some clean, fun waves. The real standout is Thursday the 20th, when it’s big, clean, and powerful – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. Just be aware that 8ft is expert territory.

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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the S by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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607
1192
1541
1031
512
363
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369
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
15
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High Tide
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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