Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.92° N 76.00° W

North End Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's North End sea temperature is
19.9°C
1.1° 

North End surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


North End surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with 2,755 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with ESE 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 26th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 26th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 21st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm 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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Wave
Height (m)
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ENE
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ENE
12
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ENE
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1.3
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ENE
10
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ENE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2526
1338
1082
512
366
222
128
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191
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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N
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NNW
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NNW
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N
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N
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NNE
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ENE
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NE
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NE
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ENE
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WNW
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NNE
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:18PM0.91m
5:52AM0.92m
6:08PM0.93m
6:38AM1.00m
6:55PM0.95m
7:23AM1.07m
7:41PM0.97m
8:06AM1.13m
8:26PM0.97m
8:51AM1.18m
9:12PM0.96m
9:37AM1.19m
9:59PM0.94m
Low Tide
10:47AM0.28m
11:19PM0.22m
11:43AM0.23m
00:02AM0.16m
12:34PM0.17m
00:43AM0.10m
1:23PM0.11m
1:24AM0.05m
2:10PM0.07m
2:06AM0.02m
2:58PM0.04m
2:50AM-0.00m
3:47PM0.03m
3:37AM-0.01m
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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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