
Surf Forecasts:
North Point surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 13,128 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Point this week:
The surf forecast for North Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Point in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your stick. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for North Point. This is a classic point break setup, and it’s got some serious potential, but you’ve gotta be ready to pick the right window.
The water's sitting at 67°F at the start, which is a solid 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s really noticeable, feels like a warm bath out there.
We’ve got a massive run of solid, powerful SW groundswell coming through. The energy is monstrous, hitting values like 6494 early on, so there’s a huge amount of juice in the water. The main event, the absolute standout, is Thursday morning, the 13th of August. You’ve got a 13ft SW groundswell with a period of 16 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell, which for a point break like this, is a dream. The wind is glassy, coming from the NNW at just 3 mph. That’s perfection. The conditions are described as exceptional for expert surfers, and that’s no joke. At 13ft, this is not for the faint-hearted; this is strictly for the experienced crew. The combined energy is a massive 7979 (moderate to strong). This is the day to call in sick.
Friday morning the 14th is also a good call. The swell is still a solid 12ft from the SW, with a 16-second period. The wind is a light NNE cross-offshore at 6 mph, which will keep the waves clean. It’s excellent for experienced surfers, but slightly less punchy than Thursday. The energy is still very strong at 5535.
Saturday the 15th sees the swell drop a bit to 8ft and shift to the WSW, with a period of 14 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the N at 12 mph. This is more manageable for the strong intermediate, but still a powerful wave. The energy is 2576 (moderate).
After that, the week gets tricky. Monday the 17th is a write-off – strong onshore winds and rain. We then have a window on Tuesday afternoon, the 18th of August. The swell is back up to 13ft from the WSW with a 15-second period, and the wind is a moderate cross-offshore from the NNW at 12 mph. The energy is huge at 12987 (very strong). The forecast is marginal due to wind, but it could be a heavy, powerful option for the hardcore crew. It’s not as clean as Thursday, but it’s worth a look.
The following week gets messy. The swell stays big, pushing 16ft to 20ft from the 20th onwards, but the wind is all over the place – mostly cross or cross-onshore, with rain and storms. There’s a chance on the morning of Thursday the 20th with a 16ft W swell and 14-second period, but the wind is cross, so it’ll be lumpy. The energy is massive at 12307. This is for the die-hards only, and it’s a long-range call, so don’t bank on it.
After that, the pattern goes downhill. The wind stays onshore or strong cross-shore for the rest of the run, making it look more like a kite-surfing show than a clean paddle session. The final few days show surf in the 7ft to 10ft range, but with poor wind.
So, to sum it up: the best by a country mile is Thursday morning the 13th of August. That’s the one. Friday morning the 14th is your backup plan. The rest is a gamble for the committed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat night, strong winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6472 | 5889 | 6356 | 7979 | 8473 | 6984 | 5535 | 4402 | 3517 | 2576 | 2029 | 1619 | 3983 | 3334 | 2906 | 4474 | 5845 | 6887 | 6363 | 7761 | 5084 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:17AM0.98m | 9:55AM0.92m | 10:26AM0.82m | 00:30AM0.56m | 10:47AM0.72m | 00:00AM0.59m | 10:48AM0.62m | 11:55PM0.64m | 10:00AM0.54m | 00:10AM0.70m | 00:37AM0.74m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:03PM0.29m | 6:23PM0.35m | 6:25PM0.42m | 3:53AM0.53m | 6:01PM0.46m | 5:05AM0.52m | 5:10PM0.47m | 6:30AM0.52m | 4:12PM0.44m | 3:35PM0.38m | |||||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 |
6472 | 5889 | 6356 | 7979 | 8473 | 6984 | 5535 | 4402 | 3517 | 2576 | 2029 | 1619 | 3983 | 3334 | 2906 | 4474 | 1818 | 6887 | 6363 | 7761 | 5084 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 20 | — | N 6 | WNW 12 | W 20 | W 17 | — |
22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1184 | 140 | 671 | 1394 | — | 19 | 844 | 284 | 5226 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | — | NNE 4 | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 8 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | NNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 17 | — | 24 | 100 | 160 | 1094 | 5845 | — | — | — | 223 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 166 | 85 | 1688 | 1688 | 630 | 1 | 55 | 203 | 166 |
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The above surf forecast table for North Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Point 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 Point) 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 Point 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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