Surf Forecasts:
North Haven surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, S swell with 625 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Haven this week:
The surf forecast for North Haven over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Haven in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Haven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what North Haven’s got cooking for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of sessions that are gonna make it all worth it.
We kick off Sunday the 23rd with small, clean little waves, but the energy is pretty weak (153). The morning has a slight offshore touch, but it's just not enough push to get excited about. Things are pretty average for the next few days. Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th are a write-off with onshore winds and messy conditions. There’s a solid stretch of poor surf here for a few days.
Then we start to see some life. Wednesday morning the 26th brings a bit of a surprise. The wind goes glassy, and even though the swell is short-period at 5ft from the NE, that clean surface will make it fun for a beginner-friendly wave. The energy is moderate (261). Not a standout, but a nice little session if you’re just getting wet.
Now, Thursday the 27th morning is where it starts to get good. We’ve got 5ft of south swell with a solid 9-second period and a cross-off breeze. The energy is ramping up (526), and conditions are looking clean. This is a very good option for the intermediate crew.
But the real standout? Friday morning the 28th. Dead calm winds, glassy as a mirror, with a solid 4ft of 12-second south groundswell. The energy is pumping (634). This is clean, lined-up surf. For a beach/breakwater set-up, that long period might make it a little straight, but with those conditions, it’ll be worth the paddle out. Expect some company though – crowds are possible here.
We drop off again over the weekend, but hold tight. Monday the 31st morning is something special. The swell jumps with a 4ft south groundswell and a period of 17 seconds. The energy is massive (1299), and with a light cross-off breeze, the sets will be powerful and clean. This is expert territory with that size and period, so leave the foam boards at home. It’s a long-range standout, so keep an eye on it.
Tuesday the 1st of September morning is glassy again with a 3ft 14-second swell, but the energy is lower (548). A nice, clean morning for a longer board. The following days drop off in size and quality, with a few small windows of clean surf on the 4th and 6th, but nothing that compares to that Monday.
So, to wrap it up: Friday the 28th morning is your best bet for a clean, fun session on the south swell. But if you’ve got the skill, Monday the 31st morning is the big dog of the forecast – powerful, clean, and demanding.
Stay salty.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 9 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 24 | 105 | 296 | 233 | 210 | 162 | 138 | 78 | 266 | 303 | 183 | 134 | 120 | 392 | 362 | 362 | 368 | 474 | 237 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 4:36AM0.69m | 5:22PM1.08m | 5:53AM0.73m | 6:12PM1.14m | 6:42AM0.78m | 6:53PM1.19m | 7:22AM0.84m | 7:31PM1.23m | 7:57AM0.91m | 8:07PM1.25m | 8:31AM0.96m | 8:42PM1.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:42PM0.47m | 10:08AM0.42m | 00:28AM0.40m | 11:15AM0.39m | 1:04AM0.33m | 12:10PM0.34m | 1:36AM0.26m | 12:56PM0.28m | 2:07AM0.20m | 1:38PM0.23m | 2:37AM0.16m | 2:17PM0.19m | 3:07AM0.14m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | S 5 | S 10 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 9 | S 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 22 | 27 | 296 | 233 | 210 | 162 | 138 | 68 | 53 | 303 | 183 | 134 | 120 | 392 | 362 | 362 | 368 | 474 | 237 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | S 12 | SSE 17 | S 8 | ENE 6 | SSE 17 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 15 | S 10 | S 16 | S 15 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 24 | 105 | 55 | 92 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 78 | 42 | 31 | 78 | 17 | 10 | 134 | 168 | 140 | 173 | 91 | 59 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 6 | E 14 | E 13 | S 18 | NE 8 | S 18 | S 16 | — | S 15 | — | — | E 14 | N 13 | S 16 | S 13 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 3 | 25 | 21 | — | 41 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | 125 | 93 | — | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 5 | E 5 | — | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | SW 3 | — | SSW 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 83 | 70 | — | 85 | 82 | 78 | 266 | 2 | — | 21 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 48 | 5 | 20 | 342 | 5 | 104 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 5 | 0 | 127 | 0 |
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