North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° S 31.04° E

Issued: 7 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's North Beach sea temperature is
21.9° C

Normal for this time of year

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, S swell with 1,757 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 (Jul 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s 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 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 6th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 10th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 10th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here again, speaking imperial now.

We’re looking at a quiet start at North Beach – nothing worth paddling out for until Thursday July 9th. The first few days are small and choppy under cross-onshore winds, so save your wax.

Thursday July 9th: South swell shows up around 5ft with a long 13-second period, combined wave energy of 751 (moderate). Light cross-shore wind from the south keeps it clean. Water temp is 71°, right on average for the season. Good for an intermediate surfer who’s keen.

Friday July 10th is the big one. South swell hits 7ft to 7ft with a 15-second period, combined energy at 1916-2021 (strong). That’s serious power. Light cross-shore winds keep the surface clean. This is expert-only size – over 8ft it’d be too much, but this is a proper groundswell with long lulls between sets. The waves that come will be heavy and holding up best for those with experience.

After Friday, it fades. Saturday and Sunday go back onshore and messy. Tuesday July 14th offers a clean morning with 4ft south swell at 10 seconds and light offshore-ish winds – combined energy 466 (moderate). A sessionable wave for intermediate surfers.

Then a gap until Saturday July 18th afternoon, when it goes glassy with a tiny 3ft south swell but a very long 17-second period, combined energy 676 (moderate). That long-period groundswell will be clean but may break a bit straight on this beach/pier setup – bring the longboard.

Sunday July 19th still has waist-high south swell with light cross-shore winds – okay but nothing special.

Top pick is Friday July 10th – biggest swell of the stretch, clean cross-shore wind, and serious south groundswell. Experts only. Second pick is Thursday July 9th – smaller but still clean and better than the rest.

North Beach faces south, which is our best direction, so she’ll light up right when the swell hits. Crowds can show up sometimes, so keep an eye out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
2
3
3
2
4
1
0
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
11
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
1.6
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.1
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
6
1
NE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.5
S
15
1.2
SSW
13
1.3
S
14
1.9
S
15
1.9
S
15
1.6
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.3
S
12
1
S
12
0.8
S
12
1.3
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
303
180
124
233
149
163
108
35
75
51
110
539
635
1697
1546
985
643
504
280
177
123
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
ENE
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
NE
10
NE
10
WSW
15
NE
10
NNE
15
WSW
10
S
10
S
10
SW
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
NNW
10
NE
20
NE
10
NW
25
SSW
25
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:14AM1.58m
7:49PM1.69m
8:00AM1.51m
8:41PM1.62m
8:59AM1.43m
9:47PM1.55m
10:21AM1.38m
11:11PM1.53m
11:57AM1.41m
00:35AM1.58m
1:19PM1.52m
1:44AM1.67m
2:23PM1.66m
Low Tide
1:17AM0.55m
1:24PM0.47m
2:03AM0.62m
2:11PM0.54m
3:00AM0.68m
3:12PM0.63m
4:16AM0.72m
4:34PM0.69m
5:45AM0.69m
6:07PM0.68m
7:05AM0.60m
7:27PM0.59m
8:08AM0.46m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:08
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:10
5:12
 mm
1
1
4
Temp °C
19
19
21
20
22
22
21
22
23
20
19
20
19
19
20
19
19
20
20
20
21
Feels °C
18
15
19
20
18
18
20
17
19
16
17
18
19
18
19
19
18
18
19
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
11
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
1
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
S
7
1.2
SSW
13
1.3
S
14
1.9
S
15
1.9
S
15
1.6
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.3
S
12
1
E
6
0.8
S
12
0.6
SSW
12
Energy kJ
303
180
124
85
62
75
108
35
35
51
45
539
635
1697
1546
985
643
504
81
177
107
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSW
15
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
9
1
S
12
0.8
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
8
Energy kJ
16
31
32
80
61
47
31
31
22
42
58
44
33
30
31
19
26
280
62
51
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
SE
9
0.5
S
15
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.3
E
9
0.7
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
7
Energy kJ
39
36
19
18
18
17
21
17
17
13
110
3
8
7
7
6
14
50
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
5
1.1
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
0.3
SW
2
1
NE
6
0.6
S
5
0.8
E
8
0.9
NNE
5
0.5
SSW
3
1.3
S
6
Energy kJ
66
87
77
233
149
163
1
75
15
86
39
7
123
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
5
0
5
2
0
5
2
0
27
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
5
5
0
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
6
7
8
8
6
9
6
4
9
7
7
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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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