Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.92° N 76.00° W

North End Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's North End sea temperature is
20.9°C
1.2° 

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 16 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: Monday 19 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, ENE swell with 4,460 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 TypeTime (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 2AM (Mon 19th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest 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 N by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
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
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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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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