
Surf Forecasts:
North Point surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 12,387 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s 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 (Jul 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Point in the next 16 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got one spot on the menu for the next couple of weeks: North Point. This is a point break for advanced surfers only, fairly consistent, and it really lights up when the swell comes from the southwest.
The water temperature is sitting at 66°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The real story here is the *energy* behind the waves. We’ve got a big window of solid, powerful SW groundswell coming in.
The week kicks off proper on Thursday the 23rd. That afternoon is looking like a beauty—glassy conditions with a light offshore breeze out of the northwest and a clean 8 ft SW swell. The combined energy is pumping at 1862 (moderate to strong), and the 14-second period means long, lined-up sets. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but with that size, beginners should stay on the beach.
We get a solid run through the end of the month. Tuesday morning the 28th is a standout: a 10 ft SW groundswell (3617 combined energy) with a clean offshore wind from the ENE. This is big, powerful stuff for experts only. The following Thursday morning the 30th also deserves a shout-out—8 ft SW swell, long 16-second period, light cross-off breeze, and a combined energy of 4445. The waves will be grinding down the point.
Then we hit a rough patch. From late on the 30th through the 1st of August, the wind turns messy and the quality drops. Thursday afternoon the 30th sees a cross-shore breeze messing with a 10 ft swell, and conditions stay marginal for a few days.
Sunday the 2nd of August is another big swell event—13 ft SW groundswell with a massive 8594 combined energy—but the winds are cross-off and it’s rated marginal for tide. It’s still a powerful, clean wave for experts if you can pick your moment.
The real standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is Thursday the 6th of August. That morning delivers a 13 ft SW swell, 16-second period, a clean offshore breeze from the ENE, and a combined energy reading of 8141. The conditions are described as exceptional for expert surfers. This is the peak of the run—a day for serious surfers only, with big, powerful, clean lines down the point. The following Friday morning the 7th is also tempting: 10 ft SW swell, glassy conditions with zero wind. Perfect surface, but the wind shifts onshore in the afternoon, so get it early.
Overall, the first week builds into some excellent, powerful surf, and the second week holds a couple of pulse events that look promising but are further out, so keep an eye on the forecasts. For now, the 28th morning and the 6th morning are your best shots at something special.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sun night, light winds from the NNE by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1837 | 1326 | 773 | 683 | 1058 | 923 | 390 | 443 | 567 | 1196 | 12026 | 8252 | 5902 | 3751 | 3397 | 2587 | 1498 | 1290 | 2035 | 1856 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:39AM0.90m | 6:21AM0.96m | 6:59AM1.00m | 7:34AM1.04m | 8:09AM1.06m | 8:45AM1.06m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:25PM0.34m | 4:37PM0.32m | 4:52PM0.31m | 5:06PM0.31m | 5:20PM0.32m | 5:34PM0.33m | 5:50PM0.35m | |||||||||||||
— | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | |
5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
1837 | 1326 | 773 | 683 | 1058 | 923 | 341 | 443 | 424 | 631 | — | — | 5902 | 3751 | 3397 | 2587 | 1498 | 932 | 2035 | 1856 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | W 16 | — | SW 17 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 24 | WSW 21 |
25 | 60 | 86 | 122 | — | 106 | 390 | 400 | 197 | — | — | — | — | 560 | 220 | 730 | 1185 | 1290 | 22 | 404 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 23 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 219 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 5 | — |
— | — | 17 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 44 | 103 | 567 | 1196 | 12026 | 8252 | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 35 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 55 | 1688 | 630 | 1337 | 873 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
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Information about the North Point Surf forecast
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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