North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° S 31.04° E

North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Beach sea temperature is
22.0° 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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,075 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 14th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 14th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 18th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


G’day, Rusty here. Look, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up at North Beach. The first few days are pretty average, but there are a couple of windows that’ll be worth paddling out for.

The week kicks off with a bit of a groan. Monday the 13th is a write-off, with a messy 4ft SE swell and a cross-on breeze that’s just choppy. The wave energy is sitting at 393 (weak) and the water’s a warm 72°, which is about normal for this time of year. Tuesday’s not much better – there’s a bit more size, around 7ft, but it’s still cross-on and choppy, so it’s a no-go.

Wednesday the 15th is where things start to turn. The morning’s still a bit messy with 6ft E swell and light cross-on wind, but it’s the afternoon that’s a proper standout. The wind goes glassy, dead flat, and the swell drops to a clean 6ft from the east, with a solid 10-second period. The wave energy bumps up to 589 (moderate). That’s the kind of session you’ll be thinking about all week. The east swell is a good match for the optimum direction, and with glassy conditions, it’ll be clean and lined up. Perfect for intermediates.

Thursday the 16th morning carries that glassy vibe with a 5ft east swell, same 10-second period. It’s clean again, but the afternoon gets ruined by an onshore wind. Friday the 17th is a drop-off, with small 4ft surf and cross winds, not worth the effort.

Now, there’s a bit of a quiet patch from Saturday the 18th through to Monday the 20th. Saturday brings a 3ft S swell with a very long 15-second period, but it’s cross-shore and light rain. The wave energy is high at 905 (moderate), but the direction isn’t great for the beach. Sunday afternoon is worth a mention – glassy winds and 5ft from the ENE, but the period is short at 7 seconds, so it’ll be a little crumbly.

Tuesday the 21st sees a jump in size to 7ft from the NE, but it’s cross-on and choppy again. That one’s for the experts only, and even then, the wind’s messy.

The real sleeper here is Sunday the 28th. That’s over a week away, so keep it pencilled in. The Tuesday morning shows a 8ft ENE swell with an 8-second period and clean, cross-off wind from the SSW. The wave energy is pumping at 1088 (strong). That’s excellent for experienced surfers – solid, powerful waves, and the wind is cleaning it right up. The ENE direction is a bit off the optimum, but with that size and clean conditions, it’ll be a standout if it holds. Crowds are possible at North Beach, but on a Tuesday morning you might get it to yourself.

Overall, Wednesday afternoon the 15th is the best bet in the near term, and that Sunday the 28th morning is the long-range one to watch.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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14
1.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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292
207
724
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569
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452
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377
271
184
288
422
915
493
223
165
94
Wind (km/h)
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15
NE
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NE
5
NNW
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ENE
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SSE
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WNW
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25
SSW
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15
ENE
20
NNE
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SSE
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High Tide
3:15PM1.80m
3:30AM1.86m
4:01PM1.92m
4:14AM1.92m
4:43PM1.98m
4:55AM1.93m
5:23PM2.00m
5:34AM1.89m
6:01PM1.96m
6:11AM1.82m
6:38PM1.88m
6:48AM1.71m
7:14PM1.78m
Low Tide
8:59AM0.33m
9:22PM0.37m
9:45AM0.22m
10:08PM0.29m
10:27AM0.16m
10:51PM0.26m
11:06AM0.15m
11:31PM0.27m
11:44AM0.18m
00:10AM0.32m
12:21PM0.26m
00:48AM0.41m
12:56PM0.37m
1:26AM0.52m
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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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