North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° S 31.04° E

North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Beach sea temperature is
20.1°C
1.4° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 2,287 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period with E 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 (Sep 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 15th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 18th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 19th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a proper look at what North Beach has lined up for us over the next couple of weeks. We're looking at a pretty bumpy run, with only a few windows where it all comes together. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want the 4/3 on those standout mornings.

Straight up, the next few days are a write-off. Monday and Tuesday are a mess with strong cross-onshore winds making a total mess of things. The swell is there, but it's ugly. Tuesday morning has a sloppy 7ft E swell at 9 seconds, but it's cross-shore and only worth a marginal look at best. Wednesday and Thursday are more of the same – small windows of cleanish conditions, but the swell is weak and the wind keeps messing with the face.

Now, Thursday afternoon on the 17th of September is where it finally starts to look interesting. We've got a 5ft E swell at 10 seconds pushing in, and the wind goes glassy. This is a real highlight – clean, glassy conditions with moderate wave energy (900) and a long-period groundswell that will wrap in nicely. It's only a short window, but if you can get out there, it'll be worth it.

Then we get to Friday the 18th of September, and this is the standout of the whole forecast. The morning brings a solid 12ft ESE swell at 9 seconds, with gentle cross-shore winds. The combined energy is strong at 3405. Look, this is a beefy swell – over 8ft – so it's for experienced surfers only. The afternoon cleans up with cross-offshore winds and a 10ft swell. The guide says the swell might be too big for this break, but for those with the skills, it'll be pumping.

After that, we slide into a long, quiet stretch. From Saturday the 19th right through to Sunday the 27th of September, it's mostly poor. The wind is either howling onshore or the swell is too weak. There's a brief look on Monday the 21st with a 7ft SSW swell and cross-off winds, but it's messy and only marginal. Tuesday the 22nd has a big 10ft S swell and light winds, but again, it's right on the edge of being too big for the break.

The last glimmer is on Monday the 28th of September. The morning brings a 8ft NE swell at 8 seconds with light cross-offshore winds. The combined energy is moderate at 1108 and conditions are clean. The guide calls it excellent for experienced surfers, which it will be, given the size and the fact it's a beach setup. The window is narrow though, and by afternoon the wind swings back onshore.

So, to wrap it up: Thursday afternoon the 17th for a clean, glassy session on a manageable swell, and Friday the 18th for the big, powerful day if you've got the skills. After that, it's a long wait until the 28th. There's some consistent swell coming through, but the wind is the enemy for most of it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NE by Sat night).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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N
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High Tide
5:23PM2.00m
5:34AM1.83m
5:48PM1.88m
5:58AM1.71m
6:12PM1.73m
6:23AM1.56m
6:36PM1.57m
6:49AM1.41m
7:02PM1.40m
7:28AM1.25m
7:47PM1.22m
12:04PM1.17m
00:37AM1.21m
Low Tide
11:12AM0.20m
11:32PM0.29m
11:37AM0.32m
11:58PM0.41m
12:00PM0.46m
00:22AM0.55m
12:24PM0.62m
00:49AM0.70m
12:49PM0.79m
1:22AM0.86m
1:24PM0.97m
3:13AM1.00m
6:40PM1.03m
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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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