Surf Forecasts:
North Beach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SE swell with 2,389 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's break down the next few weeks for North Beach. Water temp is around 72°, pretty average for the season, so no worries there.
The best window we’ve got is Monday the 3rd. Swell is 7ft from the southeast, with an 11-second period, and the wind is glassy. The wave energy is moderate, around 1150, so it’s got some punch. That’s a bit too big for beginners, but for intermediate surfers, it’s clean and lined up. The southeast direction is exactly what this spot likes. That’s your standout.
From Tuesday the 4th through Sunday the 7th, it’s a flat, messy grind. Swell drops below 3ft, winds are onshore and choppy, and the energy is weak. You’ll be waiting for something better.
Next up, Sunday the 9th afternoon. We get a 7ft swell from the south, with a 12-second period and a fresh cross-off wind. The energy is strong at 1243, but it’s marginal. The southerly direction isn’t ideal, and it’s a big swell for the experienced crew only. The rest of that week is mostly blown out.
Then things get wild on Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th. Swell hits 13ft to 15ft from the south, with very long periods of 13-14 seconds. The energy is massive, over 5,000. This is huge, dangerous, and way too big for paddle surfing. With strong cross-off winds, it’s a kite-surfing dream, not a surfers. The direction is wrong, and it’s only for experts.
Finally, Friday the 14th afternoon shows promise. Swell is 8ft from the southeast, with a 12-second period and glassy, calm conditions. The energy is strong at 1979. It’s a big swell, but the southeast direction is good, and the comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. A solid, long-range bet.
The rest of the second week is a mix of marginal and choppy conditions. Not much else to get excited about.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2373 | 2373 | 1654 | 1107 | 769 | 532 | 510 | 402 | 192 | 201 | 188 | 148 | 154 | 121 | 109 | 81 | 83 | 83 | 258 | 197 | 222 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:02PM1.94m | 6:10AM1.79m | 6:34PM1.88m | 6:42AM1.71m | 7:10PM1.78m | 7:20AM1.60m | 7:53PM1.66m | 8:10AM1.47m | 8:52PM1.51m | 9:31AM1.34m | 10:33PM1.41m | 11:49AM1.33m | 00:34AM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:47AM0.23m | 00:11AM0.36m | 12:17PM0.28m | 00:44AM0.43m | 12:50PM0.37m | 1:21AM0.53m | 1:29PM0.50m | 2:09AM0.65m | 2:21PM0.65m | 3:21AM0.77m | 3:49PM0.80m | 5:21AM0.80m | 6:06PM0.81m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 2373 | 2373 | 1654 | 1107 | 769 | 532 | 510 | 402 | 192 | 201 | 188 | 148 | 154 | 121 | 109 | 81 | 83 | 83 | 258 | 197 | 94 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 12 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 14 | 49 | 27 | 19 | 90 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 14 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | E 11 | SW 11 | S 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 5 | SSW 15 | S 18 | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | 14 | 12 | 26 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 85 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 63 | 59 | 45 | 69 | 57 | 4 | 42 | 25 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | — | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | NE 3 | NE 6 | S 11 | S 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 12 | 65 | 41 | 37 | — | 6 | 28 | 24 | — | — | 3 | 162 | 121 | 222 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 222 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 153 | 209 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 404 | 0 |
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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).
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