North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° S 31.04° E

North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Beach sea temperature is
22.4° C
0.6° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, S swell with 2,263 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with SE 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 (Jul 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 2.2m 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 8th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 9th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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


Alright, let’s talk about what North Beach has cookin’ over the next couple weeks. We’re starting off real slow, but there’s some good stuff comin’ if you’re patient.

Right now, Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th are flat and ugly. Tiny swell, cross-onshore wind—not worth wettin’ a suit. Just wait it out.

Friday the 10th brings some size, with a 7ft south swell, but the wind is still cross-onshore. The energy is strong, around 2107, but the surface is messy. Close, but no cigar.

Now, Saturday morning, the 11th of July—that’s your day. We’ve got a 5ft south swell with a long period of 13 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. Dead calm. That’s gonna be slick, clean lines. Water temp is about 72°F, right where it should be for this time of year. This is the standout. Expect a few others in the water, so paddle out early.

Sunday afternoon the 12th also goes glassy with a smaller 3ft swell and moderate energy (345). A nice little session, but not the size of Saturday.

Monday the 13th through Thursday the 16th is mostly average. Wind shifts, period drops, and it’s choppy or blown out. Not much to write home about.

Friday the 17th of July afternoon looks like a big one—8ft south swell, period of 12 seconds, with clean cross-offshore wind. Energy is 1742. That’s expert territory, but if you’re good, it’s gonna be excellent.

Saturday morning the 18th still has a 7ft south swell (1841 energy), but the wind is light cross-onshore. Still big, just not as clean.

After that, from Sunday the 19th onward, it fades fast. Strong northeast wind and dropping swell. There’s a gap with nothing good until Wednesday morning the 22nd—that morning goes glassy again with a 4ft swell and no wind. Could be a fun little surprise.

Best bet? Saturday morning, 11th July. Glassy, solid south swell, long period. Get after it.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSW
15
0.6
S
15
1.6
S
14
1.6
S
13
2.1
S
15
2.1
S
15
1.8
S
14
1.6
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13
1.4
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12
1.2
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12
1.1
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12
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12
0.8
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11
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14
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E
8
1.5
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8
1.1
E
8
1.1
SE
8
1.5
ESE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
30
42
165
975
878
2069
2012
1225
848
594
430
344
271
157
390
290
253
169
162
344
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
NNE
15
SW
15
S
15
SSE
5
NW
5
SSE
15
S
10
SW
5
S
10
SE
5
W
20
ESE
5
SW
10
NNW
15
NNE
25
NE
15
N
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
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Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
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High Tide
8:59AM1.43m
9:47PM1.55m
10:21AM1.38m
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
Low Tide
3:12PM0.63m
4:16AM0.72m
4:34PM0.69m
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
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Temp °C
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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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