North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° S 31.04° E

North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Beach sea temperature is
22.7° C
1.0° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,919 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with S 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 (Jul 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, with some real promise if you’re willing to wait for the goods.

The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until Friday the 24th of July, but it’s a tricky one. Friday morning sees a solid 10ft south swell, with a period of 10 seconds, and a cross-off wind. The energy is strong (1988), but honestly, the swell is just too big for this beach/pier setup. It’s pushing into the territory where only the brave and experienced should even think about it. The afternoon drops a little to 8ft, but the wind stays fresh and the conditions are just marginal.

Saturday the 25th is a bit of a letdown. The swell drops to 6ft from the SSE, but the wind swings cross and cross-on, making for a messy, rippled surface. The energy is still moderate (714), but it’s not the clean, lined-up waves we’re after.

We hit a rough patch from Sunday the 26th right through to Wednesday the 30th. The swell is either too small, too wind-affected, or the period is too short. The wind is mostly a moderate to fresh cross-off, but the wave quality is poor. It’s a real lull in the action.

Now, hold on to your boardies, because Thursday the 31st of July shows a big spike. Friday morning and afternoon both see a massive 10ft swell from the ESE with a very long 13-second period. The combined energy is off the charts (2742 and 3164). The wind is cross-off, but the swell is simply too big for North Beach. This is expert-only, and even then, it’s a handful. The long period will make it dumpy and steep.

The standout of the whole forecast is Saturday the 1st of August. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The swell drops to a more manageable 8ft in the morning, from the ESE, with a 12-second period. The energy is still very strong (1672), but the wind is light offshore from the west-southwest. The afternoon is even better – the light offshore wind goes glassy from the ENE, and the swell is 7ft. The comment says excellent for experienced surfers, and with clean, glassy conditions and a solid groundswell, this is the best on offer. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

Sunday the 2nd of August turns ugly again with a cross-on wind and poor surf, and the following week looks mostly flat or too wind-blown for any real quality. Monday the 3rd of August has a morning glass-off with a 5ft ESE swell, which is worth a look for a clean, smaller session, but nothing like the big Saturday.

So, the takeaway? The wait is long and has a lot of junk in it, but the reward is a single, brilliant day on Saturday the 1st of August. Get ready for that one.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
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Saturday
25
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
12
3
S
10
2.5
S
9
1.7
S
9
1.7
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
10
1.4
SE
9
1.1
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9
1.8
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
0.4
SSW
14
1.5
S
7
1.5
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6
1.9
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7
2.2
S
8
1.2
SSW
15
2.3
SSE
8
2
SSE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
1919
1080
432
528
574
501
335
206
202
157
64
212
187
368
643
711
705
618
Wind (km/h)
35
SW
45
SSW
35
S
15
WSW
10
S
10
SE
10
NNW
20
NE
25
NE
20
N
5
E
15
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
25
SW
35
SW
35
SSW
30
SW
Wind State
cross-off
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High Tide
11:07PM1.35m
12:17PM1.23m
00:47AM1.38m
1:42PM1.33m
1:52AM1.47m
2:30PM1.47m
2:37AM1.57m
3:06PM1.60m
3:13AM1.67m
3:38PM1.73m
3:44AM1.75m
4:07PM1.83m
4:14AM1.81m
Low Tide
6:01AM0.86m
6:17PM0.89m
7:26AM0.78m
7:39PM0.81m
8:16AM0.66m
8:30PM0.69m
8:53AM0.54m
9:09PM0.58m
9:25AM0.43m
9:42PM0.47m
9:54AM0.34m
10:13PM0.39m
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Temp °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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