Surf Forecasts:
North Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 3,710 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed night, strong winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | S 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1056 | 2715 | 2749 | 1047 | 784 | 660 | 400 | 751 | 608 | 659 | 1333 | 1753 | 695 | 442 | 593 | 211 | 230 | 168 | 218 | 205 | 212 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:17PM1.82m | 3:25AM1.80m | 3:43PM1.94m | 3:52AM1.89m | 4:09PM2.04m | 4:18AM1.95m | 4:36PM2.08m | 4:45AM1.97m | 5:04PM2.09m | 5:13AM1.95m | 5:32PM2.04m | 5:42AM1.88m | 6:03PM1.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:04AM0.41m | 9:24PM0.40m | 9:31AM0.28m | 9:51PM0.30m | 9:57AM0.19m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | S 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 1056 | 2715 | 2749 | 1047 | 784 | 660 | 377 | 292 | 184 | 256 | 187 | 969 | 695 | 442 | 207 | 211 | 230 | 168 | 46 | 171 | 212 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | E 12 | S 18 | S 17 | — | S 16 | SSE 16 | S 15 | — | — | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SW 11 | S 8 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 3 | 219 | 278 | — | 46 | 86 | 163 | — | — | 101 | 41 | 18 | — | 160 | 103 | 74 | 5 | 28 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | — | — | SW 11 | S 15 |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 11 | — | — | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | SSW 3 | S 6 | S 9 | — | — | NNE 2 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | SSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 111 | 394 | 397 | 400 | 751 | 608 | 659 | 1333 | 1753 | 8 | 298 | 593 | — | — | 1 | 218 | 205 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 5 | 695 | 714 | 353 | 404 | 510 | 423 | 433 | 476 | 222 | 153 | 862 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 209 |
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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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