Surf Forecasts:
North Beach surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, S 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★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s 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 (Sep 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| 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 surfers, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for North Beach.
Right off the bat, this is a rough start. We’ve got a solid amount of swell in the water, but the wind is just a mess. For the first week and a half, it’s cross-on, choppy, and lumpy for the most part. There’s a lot of energy out there, but it’s being torn apart. You’ll see the combined swell energy pushing into the thousands (4209) early on Monday the 7th, with a 8ft S swell at 17 seconds, but that NE wind is ruining it. That’s a long-period groundswell, the kind that wraps around and has real power, but it’s going to be a washing machine out there. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
We’re looking at a solid week of poor conditions. A few mornings have cleaner looks, like Friday the 11th with a 4ft E swell and a light cross-off wind, but the energy is low (283) and the score is marginal. It’s not worth getting excited about.
Then, finally, a glimmer of hope. The standout of the whole 16-day window lands on Friday, September 18th. The morning session is the one to circle. The wind swings around to the WNW, blowing offshore at 16 mph, and the swell is a solid 7ft from the S with an 11-second period. The combined energy jumps back up to 1196, meaning there’s a lot of power in the water. That offshore wind will groom it up, making for clean, lined-up waves. This is the one. It’s not a beginner wave, at that size and with that energy it’s for the experienced crew. The period is solid, giving you good shape and longer lulls between sets.
The rest of the second week is a mixed bag of onshore winds and messy conditions. There’s a few other mornings with some size, but the wind is never right. The 18th is your only real shot. Don’t sleep on it, but remember it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4088 | 2109 | 984 | 247 | 328 | 363 | 322 | 623 | 970 | 450 | 623 | 376 | 220 | 203 | 165 | 130 | 127 | 333 | 536 | 1148 | 958 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | 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-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 4:56PM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:45AM0.13m | 11:06PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 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 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 4088 | 2109 | 984 | 247 | 274 | 164 | 91 | 90 | 606 | 42 | 518 | 376 | 220 | 203 | 165 | 130 | 127 | 333 | 21 | 93 | 76 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | E 10 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | S 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | S 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 18 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 121 | — | 31 | 125 | 96 | 57 | 13 | 13 | 62 | 4 | 20 | 10 | 55 | 45 | 23 | 17 | 24 | 42 | 65 | 21 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 20 | E 10 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 17 | E 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | S 20 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 31 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 22 | 32 | 15 | 27 | 24 | 6 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SW 3 | S 4 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | — | 196 | 71 | 127 | 328 | 363 | 322 | 623 | 970 | 450 | 623 | 2 | 12 | 41 | 55 | — | 3 | 279 | 536 | 1148 | 958 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 476 | 695 | 5 | 555 | 740 | 5 | 5 | 238 | 1 | 155 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 423 | 423 | 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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