
Surf Forecasts:
North End surf forecast from 27 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, ENE swell with 232 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 29 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period with E 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 Tuesday (Sep 29) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North End in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 29th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 29th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North End over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 12 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
143 | 68 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 15 | 15 | 26 | 77 | 77 | 46 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 9:17AM1.14m | 9:36PM1.01m | 9:59AM1.16m | 10:18PM0.99m | 10:43AM1.17m | 11:04PM0.95m | 11:30AM1.15m | 11:53PM0.90m | 12:24PM1.12m | 00:49AM0.85m | 1:24PM1.07m | 1:54AM0.82m | 2:32PM1.02m | 3:07AM0.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:17PM0.09m | 3:18AM0.05m | 4:02PM0.09m | 3:58AM0.05m | 4:50PM0.11m | 4:42AM0.07m | 5:42PM0.14m | 5:31AM0.10m | 6:40PM0.18m | 6:28AM0.13m | 7:45PM0.21m | 7:33AM0.17m | 8:54PM0.22m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 16 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 4 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
143 | 68 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 14 | 13 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 14 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 23 | 23 | 21 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 7 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 14 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 |
4 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 6 | — | E 15 | E 11 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | SE 7 | SE 6 | E 11 | ENE 10 | — | ESE 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | — | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | N 2 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | SSE 3 | S 4 | SSW 3 | SSE 3 | S 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 |
32 | 33 | 8 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 77 | 77 | 46 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 311 | 116 | 94 | 98 | 163 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 6 | 0 | 305 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 122 | 457 | 417 | 389 |
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Information about the North End Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North End 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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