North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° S 31.04° E

North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Beach sea temperature is
20.8°C
0.7° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with 2,158 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with ENE 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 11th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 14th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 14th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what North Beach has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the first week is a bit of a struggle. The wind is a real pain for the most part, and it’s going to be a long wait for the good stuff. We’ve got a nearly two-week stretch of poor or marginal conditions before we finally see a window of quality.

The surf kicks off Wednesday, September 9th, but it’s a write-off. Swell is 6 ft from the ENE, but that 7-second period is short and weak, plus we’ve got a 16 mph cross-onshore wind. The combined energy is weak (453) and it’s just choppy. The whole first week, from Wednesday through to Monday the 14th, is the same story: messy, cross-onshore winds and poor conditions. Swell sizes bounce around, but the wind just ruins it. By Monday the 14th, the swell jumps to 10 ft, then 12 ft, but with a 28-34 mph cross-onshore, that’s blown out and dangerous—only for experts, and even then, it’s not worth it.

We finally get a bit of a break on Wednesday, September 16th. The morning is still marginal with a 6 ft E swell, and the afternoon sees a clean-up with a cross-offshore wind from the SSW, but it’s a fresh 19 mph breeze, so it’s not glassy. The combined energy is moderate (435). Still, it’s the first sign of hope.

The real standout comes much later in the forecast. Look at the afternoon of Thursday, September 24th. That’s the one. The wind goes glassy, absolutely dead calm, with a 7 ft swell from the ENE. The period is 8 seconds, so it’s a short-period wind swell, but that glassy surface will make it look like a mirror. The combined energy is strong (1076), and the conditions are called excellent for experienced surfers. This is the day to circle on your calendar. North Beach will be clean, the swell will be a fun size, and with the glassy wind, it’ll be as good as it gets in this stretch. Be aware that crowds are possible here, so get in the water early.

The rest of the second week is a mix of lumpy, cross-shore winds and sometimes clean conditions, but nothing else compares to that Thursday afternoon. We’ve got some moderate swells and even a few over 8 ft, but the wind is never as good as that glassy window.

So, to sum it up: be patient. The first week is a write-off. The second week has a few cleaner moments, but the absolute best bet is the afternoon of Thursday, September 24th. That’s your top pick.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, near gales from the NE by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ENE
7
2.2
ENE
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2.5
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8
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8
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ENE
8
1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
314
525
811
404
471
359
190
173
164
127
127
133
160
419
854
1051
1706
1658
599
463
588
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
30
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
15
SSW
30
S
20
S
5
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15
ENE
15
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10
NE
25
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25
NE
15
NNE
45
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55
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20
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20
ENE
10
SE
10
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High Tide
2:57PM1.93m
3:10AM1.90m
3:29PM2.05m
3:42AM1.98m
4:00PM2.12m
4:13AM2.02m
4:29PM2.13m
4:41AM2.00m
4:56PM2.09m
5:08AM1.93m
5:23PM2.00m
5:34AM1.83m
5:48PM1.88m
Low Tide
8:43AM0.32m
9:07PM0.29m
9:16AM0.19m
9:39PM0.19m
9:48AM0.11m
10:10PM0.14m
10:17AM0.09m
10:38PM0.14m
10:45AM0.13m
11:06PM0.19m
11:12AM0.20m
11:32PM0.29m
11:37AM0.32m
11:58PM0.41m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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