Surf Forecasts:
North Moana Beach surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period, WNW swell with 94 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Moana Beach this week:
The surf forecast for North Moana Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Moana Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Moana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this stretch coming up is a tough one for our local breaks. We’ve got a real flat spell on the horizon, so let's break it down.
We’re looking at a 16-day window that kicks off with pretty much nothing to write home about. The first few days are a total bust. From Tuesday, July 21st right through to the end of July, the swell is tiny and the wind is messy. There’s a solid gap of about a week where you’d be better off doing anything else.
The first real glimmer of hope arrives on Sunday, July 26th. The afternoon glass-off at North Moana Beach is worth noting. The wind goes glassy, which is a massive win for the surface, but it's only pushing a tiny 3ft swell from the west with a short, weak period. The combined energy is a measly (38), so it’s not going to have any punch. It’s a beginner-friendly wave size, but it’s just barely surfable.
Then on Monday, July 27th we get the best of the bunch. The morning has some cross-shore wind, but the afternoon turns glassy again. Swell bumps up a touch to 4ft from the west, with a period of 5 seconds. The energy is still weak (67), but it’s the cleanest conditions we’ll see. The wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is about right. It’s a far cry from a standout, but in this run, it’s the only session that’s even worth a look.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. July 28th through to August 5th is a write-off. We get strong winds, rain, and even a day with 31 mph winds and near-gale force. The swell drops to nothing. There’s a brief moment on August 4th with a super long period (18 seconds) from the southwest, but the swell height is only 0.3ft. That’s a groundswell that’s just a ripple on the water. It’s not going to break.
So, the call is simple: there’s no real standout in this 16-day window. If you’re desperate, the Monday afternoon, July 27th session at North Moana Beach is your best bet – glassy, clean, but tiny. It’s a real flat spell, folks. Forecasts can change, but right now, we’re in a dry patch.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 |
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 kJ | 8 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 31 | 17 | 24 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 66 | 94 | 92 | 56 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:27PM1.69m | 8:20AM1.88m | 7:51PM1.50m | 9:07AM1.82m | 8:05PM1.29m | 10:16AM1.72m | 12:44PM1.66m | 2:41PM1.78m | 5:01AM1.18m | 3:36PM1.91m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:42PM0.76m | 1:40AM0.51m | 2:27PM0.90m | 2:03AM0.57m | 3:31PM1.06m | 2:24AM0.68m | 2:16AM0.82m | 10:44PM0.78m | 10:37PM0.58m | 8:49AM1.01m | 10:55PM0.42m | ||||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 10 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | S 15 | SW 8 | — | — | W 5 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | — | — | — | SW 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 12 | W 3 | — | — | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | W 5 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 2 | NNW 3 | — | W 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | 16 | 31 | 17 | 24 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 11 | 11 | — | 3 | 10 | 66 | 94 | 92 | 56 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 614 | 621 | 607 | 126 | 1058 | 126 | 126 | 615 | 616 | 607 | 607 | 126 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 9 | 0 |
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