Surf Forecasts:
North Moana Beach surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SW swell with 34 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Moana Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at North Moana Beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Moana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it’s Rusty. Let me break this down for you. We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch, so don’t rush to the beach.
You’re looking at a 13-day dry spell before we get any kind of surf. The water’s sitting at a normal 58°F for this time of year.
The only day worth talking about is the morning of Saturday, September 5th at North Moana Beach. A 4ft swell rolls in from the NNW, with a short 4-second period. The energy is moderate (102), so it’s not huge, but it’s rideable. We’ll have a light offshore wind from the ESE at 6 mph, keeping things clean. This is a fairly consistent beginner-friendly spot, so expect crowds often. That 4ft swell is a good size for the learners here. This is your one and only window.
Everything after that fizzles out fast. The rest of the two weeks is tiny, messy, or blown out. Don’t hold your breath for anything else.
Keep the board in the car, but for now, that Saturday the 5th is your best bet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | W 9 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 6 | W 5 | WSW 10 | N 3 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | W 11 | W 9 | SW 12 |
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 kJ | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 34 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:25AM1.45m | 6:54AM1.14m | 2:46PM1.58m | 4:49AM1.25m | 3:31PM1.78m | 4:46AM1.42m | 4:03PM1.96m | 4:56AM1.59m | 4:31PM2.09m | 5:09AM1.73m | 4:54PM2.17m | 5:20AM1.85m | 5:14PM2.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:53PM0.67m | 7:22AM1.14m | 10:20PM0.49m | 9:14AM0.95m | 10:29PM0.34m | 9:51AM0.77m | 10:46PM0.25m | 10:19AM0.64m | 11:03PM0.23m | 10:42AM0.54m | 11:17PM0.26m | 11:04AM0.46m | 11:30PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 11 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | N 4 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 4 | WSW 6 | W 5 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | W 9 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 11 | SW 10 | — | — | W 9 | S 16 | — | SW 8 | SW 11 | SW 10 | — | — | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | 2 | 5 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 4 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | N 3 | — | N 3 | N 3 | — | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 16 | 34 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 388 | 126 | 126 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 126 | 126 | 39 |
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