Surf Forecasts:
North Beach surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with 1,159 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty checkin' in from North Beach. Gotta be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are lookin' more like a chore than a charge. We've got a lot of wind and chop to sift through before we see anything decent.
The biggest problem is the wind. For days on end, it's hammerin' in from the NE, blowin' straight cross-on or onshore makin' a mess of things. The wave energy is all over the shop, with the combined swell energy numbers flirting between 200 and 1300, which is mostly just moderate mess. The water's sitting at a pretty normal 70°, so nothin' to report there.
The surf story doesn't really get goin' until around Tuesday the 15th. The early part of the week is a wipeout. Monday the 7th has some S swell pushin' 7 ft but it's a 16-second groundswell, which is a long period, but with that NE wind howlin' at 16 mph, it's just blown-out slop. That trend holds right through until Monday the 14th – a whole week of crummy conditions with onshore winds and choppy seas. Nothin' worth paddlin' out for.
Now, on Tuesday the 15th, the wheels start to turn. It's still not perfect. The morning has a light onshore breeze and a clean, light rain. The swell jumps to 12 ft from the NE with a short, punchy 8-second period. The energy reading is a massive 2834, that's strong. But here's the catch: it's too big. 12 ft is expert territory, definitely not for the beginners. The wind swaps to a clean cross-off SW in the afternoon blastin' at 19 mph, which cleans it up, but the size will have you on a big board or just watchin' from the sand. This is the one standout in the whole run, but it's a beast, not a beauty.
After that spike, Wednesday the 16th through to the end of the window on the 22nd is a return to mediocrity. There are a few glimmers – like Monday the 21st where the swell sits around 6 ft from the E with a clean cross-off wind, but the energy is moderate at best (1058). The winds keep switching between cross-on and cross-off, so you'll have to be picky.
Honestly, for the next 16 days, if you're a kiter, the strong onshore winds and lumpy conditions mid-period might be your jam. But for a proper surf? You're lookin' at a long wait for the one day of big, expert-only swell on the 15th. Otherwise, keep your board in the car and your hopes low.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 14 | S 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 984 | 247 | 385 | 363 | 327 | 587 | 890 | 450 | 722 | 359 | 186 | 173 | 164 | 127 | 125 | 378 | 564 | 376 | 330 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:56PM2.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:45AM0.13m | 11:06PM0.19m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 5:43 | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | ENE 8 | S 18 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 984 | 247 | 266 | 164 | 121 | 88 | 554 | 42 | 486 | 359 | 186 | 173 | 164 | 127 | 125 | 218 | 361 | 156 | 330 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | S 15 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 5 | S 5 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 48 | 125 | 96 | 57 | 26 | 13 | 62 | 4 | 27 | 10 | 53 | 44 | 22 | 15 | 46 | 31 | 23 | 20 | 135 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | E 10 | S 18 | — | S 16 | SW 17 | E 12 | SSE 12 | S 14 | S 20 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SSW 13 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 31 | 6 | — | 5 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 5 | 31 | 25 | 12 | 6 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SW 3 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSW 5 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 62 | 131 | 385 | 363 | 327 | 587 | 890 | 450 | 722 | 2 | 66 | 75 | 47 | — | 17 | 378 | 564 | 376 | 77 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 476 | 894 | 219 | 377 | 695 | 5 | 5 | 238 | 1 | 238 | 155 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 294 | 5 | 1 |
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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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