Surf Forecasts:
North Beach surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, S swell with 2,175 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the train starts rolling Friday morning, July 10th, with a solid S swell hitting North Beach. This is a beach and pier setup, exposed to the open ocean, so it’s gonna be feeling the full force of the energy. The swell is 7 ft at 15 seconds – that’s a proper long-period groundswell. That kind of period can make the waves a bit too straight for a beach break, but there’ll be plenty of power. The water is about average for this time of year, nothing wild. The wind is a light cross-shore, which is okay, but the surf is a little messy. The combined energy is strong at 2055. It’s a decent start, but not a standout.
The real highlight comes on Wednesday morning, July 15th. Glassy conditions, pure magic. The swell is 7 ft from the ESE at 10 seconds, and the wind is dead flat. That’s the kind of morning you set your alarm for. The combined energy is 811, so it’s got a solid, moderate push. The crowds are only sometimes, so you might get a few waves to yourself if you’re early. This is the best on offer for the whole window.
After that, the surf drops off. Thursday the 16th has a glassy morning with 5 ft, but it’s the last of the clean stuff. From Friday the 17th, we’re looking at a long, dry spell. Several days of poor surf with small, weak waves and onshore winds. Not much to write home about.
Then, on the far horizon, Tuesday the 21st of July, we get a late kick. A clean afternoon with a 7 ft swell from the ENE. This is a short-period swell at 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit bumpy and less powerful, but it’s surfable. The energy is 492, so it’s moderate. This one is a long shot, but worth keeping an eye on.
And then a final tease on Saturday the 25th of July. A massive 5 ft S swell with a 16-second period – that’s a very long groundswell. The combined energy is 1423, which is strong. But the wind is cross-onshore, and it’s choppy. A real shame, because that could have been a monster.
So, the standout is Wednesday morning, July 15th at North Beach. Glassy, clean, solid swell. Get out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 694 | 2016 | 1881 | 1172 | 835 | 905 | 724 | 409 | 387 | 206 | 303 | 397 | 383 | 482 | 726 | 846 | 794 | 712 | 544 | 408 | 353 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on |
High Tide | 11:11PM1.53m | 11:57AM1.41m | 00:35AM1.58m | 1:19PM1.52m | 1:44AM1.67m | 2:23PM1.66m | 2:41AM1.77m | 3:15PM1.80m | 3:30AM1.86m | 4:01PM1.92m | 4:14AM1.92m | 4:43PM1.98m | 4:55AM1.93m | 5:23PM2.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:45AM0.69m | 6:07PM0.68m | 7:05AM0.60m | 7:27PM0.59m | 8:08AM0.46m | 8:29PM0.48m | 8:59AM0.33m | 9:22PM0.37m | 9:45AM0.22m | 10:08PM0.29m | 10:27AM0.16m | 10:51PM0.26m | 11:06AM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — |
 | 5:09 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 |
mm | 1 | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 694 | 2016 | 1881 | 1172 | 835 | 905 | 724 | 409 | 387 | 206 | 303 | 298 | 383 | 482 | 726 | 846 | 794 | 712 | 544 | 408 | 353 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSE 11 | S 7 | S 8 |
| kJ | 39 | 32 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 45 | 83 | 53 | 91 | 157 | 116 | 78 | 53 | 33 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 22 | 80 | 93 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | S 13 | S 14 | S 11 | S 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | SSE 10 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | 17 | — | 3 | 37 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 31 | 16 | — | — | 9 | 8 | 7 | 34 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 94 | — | — | — | — | 397 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 154 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 476 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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