Surf Forecasts:
North Beach surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 349 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 13 | S 11 | S 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 277 | 270 | 224 | 195 | 167 | 138 | 109 | 112 | 219 | 290 | 263 | 94 | 128 | 74 | 64 | 115 | 129 | 84 | 35 | 107 | 219 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:04PM1.17m | 00:37AM1.21m | 1:24PM1.35m | 1:31AM1.37m | 1:53PM1.54m | 2:01AM1.53m | 2:18PM1.72m | 2:28AM1.68m | 2:44PM1.88m | 2:55AM1.81m | 3:11PM2.01m | 3:22AM1.92m | 3:38PM2.11m | 3:50AM1.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:40PM1.03m | 6:57AM0.89m | 7:35PM0.85m | 7:36AM0.72m | 8:04PM0.67m | 8:04AM0.55m | 8:29PM0.50m | 8:31AM0.40m | 8:55PM0.35m | 8:58AM0.26m | 9:21PM0.23m | 9:26AM0.16m | 9:48PM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 277 | 270 | 224 | 195 | 167 | 138 | 109 | 112 | 219 | 197 | 218 | 94 | 42 | 31 | 46 | 115 | 119 | 80 | 33 | 39 | 48 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 16 | SSW 9 | S 4 | S 7 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 5 | S 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | S 13 |
| kJ | 6 | 57 | 165 | 53 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 46 | 167 | 131 | 18 | 64 | 28 | 64 | 54 | 129 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 219 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | S 11 | — | N 8 | — | S 16 | S 8 | SSW 15 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | S 12 | SE 8 | S 11 | ENE 8 | S 14 | SE 8 | S 13 | S 11 | S 14 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 9 | — | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 21 | 6 | 31 | 13 | 74 | 23 | 37 | 20 | 101 | 53 | 84 | 35 | 107 | 36 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | E 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 5 | S 7 | S 6 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 13 | 5 | — | 5 | 72 | 290 | 263 | 27 | 128 | 74 | — | 3 | 26 | 49 | 31 | 71 | 82 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 153 | 155 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 684 | 238 |
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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).
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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