
Surf Forecasts:
North Point surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 5,534 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.
We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards at North Point, but it’s a mixed bag of conditions. The first few days have some real gems, but then things get a bit tricky with the wind.
Monday the 14th is a bit of a slow starter. Morning’s looking at a 12ft SSW groundswell (combined energy of 4686 – that’s some serious power), but the wind is cross-off from the ESE at 12 mph. It’s surfable, but not clean. The afternoon is the better call – same size swell, but the wind drops to a SE 9 mph and the forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” At 12ft, this is definitely one for the advanced crew. Water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about a degree warmer than normal for this time of year – feels good.
Now, Tuesday the 15th is where it gets interesting. The morning session is the standout. Clear skies, a 10ft SW swell (3665 combined energy), and a perfect 9 mph ENE offshore wind. That’s clean, lined-up, and glassy. This is the pick of the week – a real beauty for the experienced surfer. The afternoon goes a bit cross, so the morning is where you want to be.
Wednesday the 16th still has waves, but the size drops to 7ft in the morning and 5ft in the afternoon. Winds are cross-off, so it stays clean, but the energy is dialing back. Still a fun option for the more competent surfers.
Then we hit a rough patch. Thursday the 17th and the weekend into the following week are messy. Strong cross-shore winds, onshores, and lumpy conditions. The swell sticks around, with a 10ft to 12ft SW groundswell, but the wind just ruins it. This stretch is a write-off for paddle surfing – honestly, with those strong cross-shore winds and big swell, it looks more like a kiteboarding setup.
Friday the 18th morning offers a brief window of hope. Glassy conditions with a 8ft WSW swell (3022 combined energy), and the forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” If you can get out before the wind nukes in the afternoon (25 mph S), you’ll score. But that’s a narrow window.
From the 19th through to the 25th, it’s mostly onshore or cross-onshore with choppy, poor-quality surf. The swell is there, but the wind’s not playing ball. The 23rd has a tiny glimmer with a light cross-on and 8ft swell, but it’s marginal.
Now, looking further out, Saturday the 26th is a wild card. A massive 15ft SW groundswell (combined energy of 11842 – that’s huge) with a very long period of 18 seconds. This is a serious, powerful groundswell. The wind is cross-shore from the S at 19 mph, so it’s lumpy and messy. Only for the most experienced, and even then, it’s a beast. The following days drop back to 8ft and below, but the winds stay cross-on or onshore, so it’s tough going.
To sum it up: the standout is definitely Tuesday morning the 15th. Clean, offshore, solid 10ft SW swell – that’s your best shot. Monday afternoon the 14th and Friday morning the 18th are also solid windows if you’re experienced. The rest of the forecast is mostly a battle with the wind, so pick your moments carefully.
Stay frothy, and don’t forget the wax.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4686 | 4838 | 4370 | 3665 | 3280 | 2252 | 1387 | 721 | 886 | 791 | 745 | 1080 | 1595 | 5384 | 5227 | 4178 | 3703 | 2715 | 2736 | 4385 | 5205 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:57AM0.43m | 10:43PM0.72m | 9:41AM0.38m | 11:04PM0.76m | 11:28PM0.79m | 11:55PM0.81m | 00:25AM0.81m | 1:03AM0.80m | 2:38AM0.77m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:41PM0.40m | 7:39AM0.38m | 2:06PM0.35m | 2:02PM0.31m | 2:13PM0.28m | 2:26PM0.27m | 2:39PM0.27m | 2:51PM0.28m | |||||||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 19 | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 10 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | NW 7 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
4686 | 4838 | 4370 | 3665 | 3280 | 2252 | 1387 | 721 | 886 | 791 | 745 | 374 | 1595 | 5384 | 5227 | 4178 | 3703 | 2715 | 2736 | 4385 | 5205 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 18 | — | WSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 353 | 90 | 58 | 161 | — | 1405 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 20 | S 11 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 41 | 39 | 20 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | WSW 12 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 5 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 31 | 1080 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 203 | 55 | 0 | 217 | 302 | 566 | 2005 | 35 | 1 | 203 | 149 |
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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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