North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° S 31.04° E

North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Beach sea temperature is
21.1°C
0.3° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 3,506 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 26th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 26th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for North Beach. Let’s get into it.

The next two weeks are a real mixed bag for North Beach. We’ve got a lot of days where the wind is just going to mess things up, but there are a few windows where it could be worth getting wet. The water temp is sitting at about 70°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year—nothing freaky going on there.

First up, the outlook is grim for the start. Tuesday the 25th is a write-off, with a tiny 2ft S swell and a messy cross-shore wind. Wednesday the 26th has a bit more size, with a 4ft S swell in the morning, but it’s still cross-shore.

The real story here is the wind. From Thursday the 27th right through to the end of the month, we’ve got a relentless NE wind blowing, making a mess of things. The waves will be there—like 5ft to 10ft—but it’s all lumpy, choppy, and blown out. This is kite-surfing stuff, not paddle surfing. The combined energy is moderate to strong (1200-1500), but it’s ugly.

We finally get a break in the wind on Sunday the 30th. A clean cross-off wind from the SSW will make the surface glassy, but the swell is dropping and the wave heights are a bit meh. Monday the 31st looks better, with a light cross-off breeze and a 3ft E swell in the morning. The combined energy is weak (234), but the conditions will be clean. This is a solid option for a longboard or a fun day out.

The standout period, and the one you need to circle on your calendar, is the first week of September. Wednesday the 2nd gets things going as a new S swell builds. It’s not until Thursday the 3rd that we hit the jackpot. Thursday morning you’ve got a 4ft S swell with a light cross-off breeze and clean conditions. Then Thursday afternoon is an absolute treat: an 8ft S swell, glassy conditions with 5 km/h wind from the E, and the water will be smooth as a mirror. The combined energy is strong (849) for this window. This is expert-level size, but it’s a short period (7 seconds) so the waves will be a bit dumpy and fast—best for the more experienced crew.

Now, Friday the 4th, Saturday the 5th, and into Sunday the 6th, the swell goes absolutely mental. We’re talking 15ft to 20ft of SE swell with very strong energy (5000 to 18000). This is way too big for North Beach unless you’re a total charger. The wind is clean for the most part, but the size makes it a big-wave day only. After that, the NE wind returns and the window closes.

So, the best on offer is Thursday the 3rd of September. The afternoon glass-off with an 8ft S swell is the one to aim for. It’s a short period, so expect it to be a bit lumpy, but it’s clean and powerful. For a safer, smaller option, Monday the 31st of August morning is a good call for a clean, fun session.

Stay safe, and don't be a hero when it’s 20ft.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed night, strong winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Mon morning).

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SSW
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1.3
S
18
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18
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1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
463
1056
2715
2352
929
683
569
441
836
687
675
1296
1575
528
367
203
202
225
226
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
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S
15
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10
N
35
NE
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25
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30
SSW
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SSE
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NNE
Wind State
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High Tide
2:57AM1.68m
3:17PM1.82m
3:25AM1.80m
3:43PM1.94m
3:52AM1.89m
4:09PM2.04m
4:18AM1.95m
4:36PM2.08m
4:45AM1.97m
5:04PM2.09m
5:13AM1.95m
5:32PM2.04m
Low Tide
8:57PM0.54m
9:04AM0.41m
9:24PM0.40m
9:31AM0.28m
9:51PM0.30m
9:57AM0.19m
10:18PM0.22m
10:23AM0.13m
10:45PM0.19m
10:51AM0.12m
11:13PM0.20m
11:19AM0.15m
11:42PM0.26m
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Temp °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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