Surf Forecasts:
North End surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with 219 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North End this week:
The surf forecast for North End over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North End in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North End over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 46 | 66 | 60 | 18 | 14 | 38 | 170 | 135 | 138 | 94 | 85 | 56 | 44 | 50 | 70 | 86 | 115 | 118 | 140 | 130 | 156 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 12:02PM0.99m | 00:21AM0.79m | 12:46PM0.94m | 1:08AM0.76m | 1:35PM0.91m | 2:03AM0.75m | 2:29PM0.89m | 3:04AM0.76m | 3:27PM0.88m | 4:05AM0.79m | 4:24PM0.89m | 5:02AM0.85m | 5:18PM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:16PM0.26m | 5:56AM0.24m | 7:03PM0.30m | 6:43AM0.28m | 7:56PM0.33m | 7:39AM0.32m | 8:51PM0.33m | 8:42AM0.33m | 9:45PM0.31m | 9:46AM0.32m | 10:34PM0.27m | 10:47AM0.28m | 11:19PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 22 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 60 | 18 | 14 | 36 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 70 | 86 | 115 | 118 | 140 | 130 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | SE 6 | S 7 | — | — | — | E 9 | E 10 | E 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 44 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 15 | E 14 | E 16 | E 15 | ESE 9 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | — | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | ENE 5 | — | SW 3 | S 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | E 8 |
| kJ | 46 | 66 | — | 4 | 22 | 38 | 170 | 135 | 138 | 94 | 85 | 56 | 44 | 50 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 156 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 154 | 1150 | 93 | 1142 | 841 | 277 | 609 | 1223 | 742 | 759 | 2023 | 1357 | 1656 | 2223 | 163 | 172 | 267 | 18 | 18 | 491 | 257 |
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The above surf forecast table for North End provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North End can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North End 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 End) 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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