North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° S 31.04° E

North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Beach sea temperature is
21.2°C
0.2° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 3,462 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 (Aug 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 30th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 3rd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 4th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what North Beach has in store for us. Honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag, and we’ve got a long wait ahead for anything that really gets the heart pumping.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a write-off. Saturday the 29th is a no-go with a messy 10-foot easterly wind swell, but a strong 25 mph cross-onshore wind will tear it to bits. The combined energy is a hefty 1158, but it’s all for nothing. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

We limp through the rest of August and into the start of September. Sunday the 30th has a cleaner 5-foot swell with a cross-off wind, but the energy is dropping (704) and the forecast is only marginal. Monday and Tuesday are even smaller, with onshore winds and poor conditions. Wednesday the 2nd gets a weird mix – a tiny 2-foot swell with a very long 16-second period, but the energy is low (284) and the wind is cross-shore. It’s just not coming together.

Then, we hit a real standout. Friday the 4th of September. The forecast is for a powerful 10-foot swell from the SSE, with a combined energy of 1705. That’s serious energy. But here’s the rub – the guidance says this swell is predicted to be too big for this break. For a beach/pier setup like North Beach, waves over 8 feet are expert territory only. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it won’t be clean. This one is for the big dogs only, if anyone is brave enough to test it. The rest of us should watch from the sand.

After that spike, things get messy again. The following week is a bumpy ride of onshore winds and junky surf. The swell directions swing around, but the wind is never on our side. There’s a slight chance of a cleaner window on the morning of Tuesday the 8th with a light breeze, but the swell is only 5 feet with a short 7-second period. It’s marginal at best.

The last few days of the outlook, from the 10th to the 13th, show a bit of size in the 7 to 8-foot range from the east, but it’s all cross-onshore and lumpy. It’s not the kind of surf you paddle out for unless you’re desperate for a workout.

So, to cut to the chase: the absolute best on offer is that Friday the 4th of September for the experienced crew. It’s a big, powerful swell, but it’s a beast for experts only. For the rest of us, the next best might be a quick look at the morning of Sunday the 30th of August for a clean but small wave. There are long gaps of poor conditions in between, so don’t hold your breath.

Stay salty,
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Sat
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
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2
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ENE
8
2.2
ENE
9
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ENE
9
1.3
ENE
10
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
9
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
9
1.2
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9
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ENE
6
1.4
E
7
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SSW
6
0.5
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
11
1.5
S
5
4
S
10
3
SSE
9
2.5
SE
9
2
ESE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1014
705
352
335
217
202
312
241
230
156
192
160
144
143
100
110
2749
1635
1032
581
Wind (km/h)
40
NE
25
SW
30
SSW
25
S
5
S
10
E
15
E
15
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
25
SSW
25
S
15
S
20
NNE
20
NNE
35
SSW
40
S
25
S
25
SSE
5
S
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High Tide
4:36PM2.08m
4:45AM1.97m
5:04PM2.09m
5:13AM1.95m
5:32PM2.04m
5:42AM1.88m
6:03PM1.95m
6:14AM1.78m
6:36PM1.81m
6:50AM1.63m
7:14PM1.63m
7:38AM1.45m
8:11PM1.44m
Low Tide
10:45PM0.19m
10:51AM0.12m
11:13PM0.20m
11:19AM0.15m
11:42PM0.26m
11:48AM0.23m
00:13AM0.35m
12:20PM0.36m
00:47AM0.49m
12:57PM0.54m
1:31AM0.65m
1:46PM0.74m
2:44AM0.82m
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Feels °C
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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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