Surf Forecasts:
North Point surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 15,688 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 17s 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 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. First up, the big picture for North Point over the next couple of weeks. There’s a lot of swell on the way, but for the first stretch, it’s gonna be a battle with the wind. We’ve got a solid run of groundswell building, but the conditions are going to be messy before we get a proper window.
The opening days are a write-off as far as I’m concerned. Tuesday and Wednesday are small-to-medium but the wind is all over it, onshore or strong cross-onshore, making it lumpy and poor. We’re looking at swell in the 8 to 10 feet range, but it’s not doing us any favors.
Then it gets bigger. Thursday and Friday see a big push of swell, with Friday morning hitting 18 feet. The energy is strong, with readings over 13000 in the combined energy department. But Thursday is a total blowout with strong cross-onshore winds, and Friday morning is the same, with a near-gale making it a washing machine. You’d be a fool to paddle out. Friday afternoon, the wind drops off though, and we get a clean-ish window with 18 feet of SW swell and a 16-second period. The energy is pumping at 14802. This is the first real chance, but the size and tide conditions make it a marginal call. This is for the experienced crew only, that’s for sure.
The weekend gets blown out again. Saturday is a complete mess, with near gale-force winds and a big, jumbled ocean. Sunday is still too windy, even with the swell easing off.
Now, keep your eye on Monday the 7th. The wind drops out, and we’ve got a clean, solid 15 feet of SW groundswell. The energy is still strong, around 9900-13000. It’s still a big day, but the conditions are finally looking proper. But, the standout is Tuesday the 8th. It’s glassy in the morning, with a light offshore touch, and we’ve got 13 feet of SW swell at a long 16 seconds. The report says “exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers.” This is the one. It’s still a big wave, but it’s gonna be clean and lined up. That’s the day to be out there if you know what you’re doing.
After that, the swell backs off a bit, and we get some more manageable waves mid-week, but the winds get tricky. The long-period groundswell sticks around, but you’ll need to pick your spots. The following week starts to fade out, with smaller, less consistent swells, and the wind remaining a bit of a wildcard.
So, in short, it’s a story of two weeks. The first half is big and messy, with only a couple of windows late Friday and Monday being worth a look. The true standout is the glassy morning on Tuesday the 8th. Second week is more of a pick-and-choose affair, with smaller waves and mixed winds.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
4299 | 3079 | 2907 | 3563 | 3843 | 3668 | 4708 | 5462 | 4168 | 4999 | 13346 | 14802 | 8467 | 4769 | 9528 | 9061 | 7669 | 9093 | 9633 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:33PM0.73m | 12:35PM0.51m | 11:57PM0.78m | 00:29AM0.82m | 1:15AM0.84m | 2:47AM0.85m | 5:24AM0.86m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:07AM0.42m | 3:46PM0.49m | 10:34AM0.40m | 1:11PM0.31m | 1:59PM0.24m | 2:41PM0.19m | 3:20PM0.18m | ||||||||||||
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | SW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | — | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | SW 16 |
4299 | 3079 | 2907 | 3563 | 3843 | 3668 | 4708 | 5462 | 4168 | — | 13346 | 14802 | 8467 | 4769 | — | 9061 | 7669 | 9093 | 9633 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 284 | 214 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | NW 7 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 149 | 4999 | — | — | — | 647 | 9528 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 87 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 210 | 359 | 1688 | 2167 | 2544 | 203 | 2667 | 2682 | 87 | 1 | 156 | 32 |
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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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