
Surf Forecasts:
North End surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, ENE swell with 387 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 26th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 26th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North End over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
133 | 380 | 284 | 229 | 135 | 154 | 181 | 117 | 127 | 153 | 268 | 147 | 102 | 90 | 183 | 177 | 182 | 217 | 125 | 99 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:26AM1.19m | 10:49PM0.91m | 11:17AM1.15m | 11:43PM0.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:38PM0.05m | 4:26AM0.01m | 5:32PM0.07m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | ENE 14 | ESE 7 | ENE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
7 | — | — | — | 36 | 75 | 98 | 75 | 70 | 153 | 268 | 147 | 102 | 90 | — | — | — | 217 | 125 | 99 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 111 | 109 | 40 | 19 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 9 | — | NNE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — |
133 | 380 | 284 | 229 | 135 | 154 | 181 | 117 | 127 | 74 | — | 12 | 51 | 53 | 183 | 177 | 182 | 157 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 452 | 378 | 242 | 242 | 242 | 242 | 215 | 163 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 18 | 396 | 453 | 473 | 491 | 760 | 242 | 419 | 163 |
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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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