North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° S 31.04° E

North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Beach sea temperature is
21.5°C
0.1° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,893 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with NE 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 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 3rd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. This is a bit of a tough stretch. North Beach (beach/pier) is the only spot on the cards, and honestly, the first few days are going to test your patience.

Right off the bat, Saturday, August 29th is a write-off. We’ve got a strong cross-onshore wind kicking up a messy, lumpy 7ft to 10ft ENE swell. It’s poor. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Sunday, August 30th looks cleaner with a cross-offshore breeze and a dropping swell around 4ft to 5ft from the ENE, but the wave energy is moderate (629-581). It’s marginal, tide-dependent stuff. Monday through Tuesday is small and choppy—not worth the paddle.

We get a brief window on Wednesday morning, September 2nd. A clean 8ft SSW swell rolls in with a cross-offshore breeze. The period is short at 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and disorganised, but it’s the best clean wave energy of the early run (633). It’s not a standout, just a “maybe” session if you’re desperate.

Then it’s back to messy, windy junk until Friday morning, September 4th. That brings a 7ft SSE swell with a fresh cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions (1267 energy) – moderate to strong energy, but the wind kills it. Not recommended.

Now, here’s the real tease. The morning of Saturday, September 5th is the only true standout in the whole 16-day window. A very long-period 5ft S swell (16 seconds) rolls in with a gentle cross-onshore breeze. The energy is strong (1206). That kind of period means proper groundswell – long, powerful lines. At a beach break like North Beach, it might break a bit too straight, so look for a sandbank or a rip to keep it open. It’s going to be inconsistent between sets, but the waves that come through will have some serious push. Crowds are possible here. This is your best bet, but don’t sleep on it.

After that, the second week goes flat and ugly. Sunday, September 6th and Monday, September 7th have some size (7ft to 8ft from the ENE), but the wind is either onshore or blowing a severe gale (46 mph!). That’s kite-surf territory, not paddle surfing. The energy on Monday afternoon hits 1716 – very strong – but it’s also 8ft, so experts only, and the wind makes it a mission. The rest of the week is a mix of cross-offshore clean but small (3ft to 6ft) waves, or cross-onshore choppy junk. Nothing worth planning around.

In short: Swell comes and goes, but the wind rarely plays ball. The only real standout is the Saturday, September 5th morning session – that long-period S swell could be magic if you find the right bank. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or for experts only. Keep an eye on the forecast, it might scrub up, but as it stands, it’s a lean run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night).

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Direction
Period (s)
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8
2.1
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8
3
NE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.3
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10
1.1
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9
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
635
608
1014
1284
352
328
207
203
221
235
227
71
166
475
303
94
72
60
1494
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
30
NE
40
NE
5
NW
30
SSW
30
S
5
SSW
15
SSE
15
S
5
NNE
15
ENE
10
ENE
20
SSW
25
SSW
10
SE
20
NNE
30
NNE
30
S
30
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High Tide
4:18AM1.95m
4:36PM2.08m
4:45AM1.97m
5:04PM2.09m
5:13AM1.95m
5:32PM2.04m
5:42AM1.88m
6:03PM1.95m
6:14AM1.78m
6:36PM1.81m
6:50AM1.63m
7:14PM1.63m
Low Tide
10:18PM0.22m
10:23AM0.13m
10:45PM0.19m
10:51AM0.12m
11:13PM0.20m
11:19AM0.15m
11:42PM0.26m
11:48AM0.23m
00:13AM0.35m
12:20PM0.36m
00:47AM0.49m
12:57PM0.54m
1:31AM0.65m
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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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