Surf Forecasts:
North Beach surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, S swell with 4,484 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here.
Let’s be honest, North Beach is looking pretty flat and frustrated for the next 16 days. The first week is mostly a write-off with onshore and cross-onshore winds tearing up any chance of a clean wave. The water is 70°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re getting skunked.
The first real glimpse of hope is Monday, September 7th, morning. There’s a 8ft south swell rolling in with a super long 17-second period – that’s real groundswell energy. The combined energy is a massive 4209 (strong to very strong). But the wind is a cross-onshore from the NNE at 9 mph, messing up the face. That swell is over 8ft, so this is only for the experts. That long period will make it dumpy at a beach/pier break, so it might not be as good as it sounds.
Sunday, September 13th afternoon is a bit better. The swell is 8ft from the ENE, but the period is a short 8 seconds. The wind swings to a clean cross-offshore from the SSW at 12 mph, which will smooth things out. The energy is moderate at 1124. Still, that’s a heavy day for a beach break, and the short period makes it a bit unpredictable.
The standout, if you’re brave, is Thursday, September 18th morning. A 10ft swell from the SSE with a 10-second period and a clean onshore wind from the ENE at 9 mph. The combined energy is huge at 2714. But the forecast says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. Only the absolute madmen should even consider it.
Another one to watch is Saturday, September 19th afternoon – 10ft from the ENE, 8 seconds, with a cross-offshore wind from the S at 12 mph. Energy is 2205. Same problem: too big and messy for a beach break. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The best of the whole run might be Monday, September 21st morning. A 8ft swell from the SSW with a 10-second period, and a clean cross-offshore wind from the SSW at 22 mph. Energy is high at 2409. The wind is strong, but it’s clean, and the swell direction is spot on. That’s your best window, but you’ll be fighting a stiff breeze.
It’s a rough stretch. The forecasts can always change for the better, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 9 | S 21 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 11 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 198 | 160 | 1045 | 4088 | 2109 | 865 | 251 | 417 | 671 | 331 | 554 | 819 | 514 | 358 | 276 | 194 | 203 | 160 | 127 | 107 | 188 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:19PM1.33m | 00:53AM1.40m | 1:37PM1.54m | 1:54AM1.59m | 2:21PM1.75m | 2:35AM1.76m | 2:57PM1.93m | 3:10AM1.90m | 3:29PM2.05m | 3:42AM1.98m | 4:00PM2.12m | 4:13AM2.02m | 4:29PM2.13m | 4:41AM2.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:39PM0.85m | 7:14AM0.69m | 7:49PM0.65m | 8:04AM0.49m | 8:32PM0.45m | 8:43AM0.32m | 9:07PM0.29m | 9:16AM0.19m | 9:39PM0.19m | 9:48AM0.11m | 10:10PM0.14m | 10:17AM0.09m | 10:38PM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | S 21 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 11 | S 12 | ENE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 198 | 160 | 1045 | 4088 | 2109 | 865 | 251 | 216 | 383 | 90 | 63 | 536 | 361 | 358 | 276 | 194 | 203 | 160 | 127 | 107 | 107 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 11 | S 14 | E 10 | — | E 10 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 8 | S 8 | E 9 | S 20 |
| kJ | 93 | 143 | 357 | 121 | — | 48 | 125 | 96 | 126 | 27 | 13 | 40 | 19 | 34 | 23 | 86 | 77 | 19 | 58 | 101 | 32 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SE 8 | E 9 | — | — | S 20 | E 10 | S 18 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | E 12 | SSE 12 | S 13 | S 18 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | S 14 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 149 | 60 | 119 | — | — | 7 | 32 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 15 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | NE 2 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 196 | 90 | 155 | 417 | 671 | 331 | 554 | 819 | 514 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 47 | 188 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 856 | 555 | 476 | 695 | 5 | 476 | 476 | 40 | 432 | 1 | 0 | 54 | 54 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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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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