Surf Forecasts:
North Beach surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 1,197 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with SSE 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 (Jul 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, boys and girls, Rusty here with the North Beach rundown. It’s going to be a bit of a slog to find a good wave over the next couple of weeks. Lots of swell on the charts, but the wind is going to be our biggest enemy.
The first session worth a look isn’t until Sunday, July 20th. After that, Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd are totally flat and messy. You’ll be looking at a big gap with nothing to recommend.
The best bet, and it’s a long-range hope, seems to be around Wednesday, July 30th, and into the start of August. The swell is going to be solid, but the wind is the main issue. The energy is moderate to strong in that window. For instance, on Thursday, July 30th in the morning, we’ve got 8ft of swell from the NE, with a short period of 8 seconds, and a combined energy of 1406. It’s a cross-off shore wind though, so the face should be clean. But at that size and period, it’s going to be a heavy, bumpy mess, and that’s strictly for the pros. The water temp is sitting around 73° with an anomaly of 1°, so a touch warmer than average for this time of year.
Saturday, August 2nd morning is the one to circle on the calendar. The forecast is showing 8ft from the ENE with a 10-second period and a combined energy of 2409, which is strong wave energy. The wind is predicted to be an offshore breeze from the ENE at just 3 mph, which would be dead glassy. That is the standout window, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it. That height with those conditions would be a cracking session, but it’s expert territory.
Most of the rest is a tale of onshore winds, choppy waters, and poor quality. A few clean windows pop up, but they come with strong wind or short-period, bumpy swell. North Beach is an exposed beach and pier setup, and it’s mostly going to be a kite surfer’s paradise on the windy days rather than a paddler’s dream. For a paddle, that one morning on the 2nd of August is your only real hope.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NE 7 | SE 12 | S 8 | SSW 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 17 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 861 | 948 | 1197 | 1010 | 683 | 546 | 494 | 396 | 361 | 278 | 244 | 161 | 634 | 890 | 484 | 498 | 1034 | 401 | 237 | 147 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:14PM1.78m | 7:24AM1.59m | 7:52PM1.65m | 8:03AM1.46m | 8:36PM1.52m | 8:51AM1.33m | 9:34PM1.41m | 10:13AM1.23m | 11:07PM1.35m | 12:17PM1.23m | 00:47AM1.38m | 1:42PM1.33m | 1:52AM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:26AM0.52m | 1:31PM0.50m | 2:06AM0.65m | 2:09PM0.64m | 2:56AM0.77m | 2:58PM0.77m | 4:10AM0.86m | 4:18PM0.88m | 6:01AM0.86m | 6:17PM0.89m | 7:26AM0.78m | 7:39PM0.81m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SE 12 | S 9 | SE 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 14 | SSE 8 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 861 | 948 | 1197 | 1010 | 683 | 546 | 494 | 396 | 361 | 278 | 136 | 88 | 106 | 427 | 60 | 498 | 1034 | 401 | 87 | 98 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 10 | E 10 | S 10 | S 8 | ENE 9 | SSW 16 | ENE 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NE 8 | SE 11 | E 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 19 | SSW 17 | S 8 |
| kJ | 96 | 102 | 47 | 67 | 71 | 17 | 91 | 36 | 167 | 141 | 205 | 161 | 30 | 101 | 7 | 58 | 40 | 180 | 237 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | E 10 | S 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 12 | E 9 | SSW 15 | E 9 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ENE 7 | S 15 | SSW 19 | E 7 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 86 | 69 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 15 | 135 | 6 | — | 67 | 42 | 64 | 11 | 18 | 74 | 4 | 19 | 15 | 123 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | SSW 10 | — | NNE 5 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | S 5 | S 8 | SSW 9 | S 10 | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 77 | — | 3 | 6 | 17 | 83 | 29 | 85 | 244 | 61 | 634 | 890 | 484 | — | — | 10 | 59 | 147 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 139 | 155 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 209 | 405 | 1 | 238 | 907 | 0 | 5 | 695 | 212 |
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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).
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