
Surf Forecasts:
North Point surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, W swell with 11,248 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 cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| 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, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up.
We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but the wind is going to be the main character here. The first few days are questionable, but there’s a real window of opportunity mid-week that’s got my attention. The water’s sitting at 67°, which is a good 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s notable, you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit.
North Point is the only game in town, and it’s a classic point break that demands respect. It’s advanced territory, fairly consistent, and it needs a good SW swell to light up. The wind is make or break.
Wednesday, August 12th is a write-off. We’ve got 13ft of SW swell coming in, but the wind is onshore and strong at 15 km/h. The combined swell energy is heavy (6494), but it’s messy. Don’t bother.
Thursday, August 13th is where it gets interesting. The morning is the standout. We’ve got a 13ft SW groundswell, with a period of 16 seconds – that’s a long period, meaning proper energy and shape, but it might be a bit straight for the beach. The key here is the wind: glassy, 5 km/h offshore from the NW. It’s going to be clean. The combined energy is pumping (7979). This is for experts only at this size – over 8ft, it’s serious. The afternoon is still solid with a 13ft SW swell, 17-second period, but the wind goes cross-onshore, taking the shine off.
Friday, August 14th is another good one. The swell drops slightly to 12ft, but the period is still a long 16 seconds. The morning has a light 10 km/h cross-offshore wind from the NNE, keeping it clean. The combined energy is still strong (5535). The afternoon drops to 10ft, but the wind goes cross-shore, still rideable.
Saturday, August 15th the swell backs off to 8ft, with a shorter 14-second period. The wind is cross-offshore from the NNE at 25 km/h, which is a bit breezy, but it’s clean. The energy is moderate (2576). The afternoon is a bit smaller at 8ft, but the wind drops to 15 km/h. It’s still a good option for experienced surfers.
Sunday, August 16th the swell picks back up to 10ft, but the wind is fresh from the NNE at 30 km/h. It’s clean, but it’s a strong cross-offshore. The energy is back up (4125). A heavy session for the crew that can handle it.
Then things get ugly. Monday, August 17th through to Thursday, August 22nd is a write-off. We’ve got a massive storm system moving in. On Monday, we’re looking at 45 km/h winds, thunderstorms, and a 16ft onshore mess. The energy is huge (7375), but it’s un-surfable. The wind and rain just keep hammering the coast. The swell peaks on Saturday, August 22nd with a 20ft SW swell and 17-second period, producing a monstrous 19219 energy reading, but the wind is a strong cross-onshore. This is more of a kite-surfing situation than a paddle-surfing one.
Tuesday, August 25th is the last real highlight. The swell drops to 8ft, but the wind is dead calm, glassy, with a 13-second period from the SW. The energy is moderate (2732). It’s a clean, mellow morning for the experienced crew. The afternoon drops to 5ft, but the period stretches to 20 seconds – very long, but it’s small and a bit cross-onshore.
After that, the wind gets messy again through to the end of the forecast. The 27th of August looks poor with onshore wind and rain.
The Standout: Thursday, August 13th morning. The combination of a 13ft SW groundswell, 16-second period, and glassy offshore wind is the best you’ll see in this window. It’s expert-only, but it’s going to be a classic session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat night, strong winds from the NNW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 17 | WSW 10 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6472 | 5889 | 6356 | 7979 | 8473 | 6984 | 5535 | 4402 | 3517 | 2576 | 2029 | 1442 | 3983 | 3452 | 2775 | 4372 | 5822 | 10751 | 10045 | 9594 | 5624 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | cross | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 14 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 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 17 | SW 18 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
6472 | 5889 | 6356 | 7979 | 8473 | 6984 | 5535 | 4402 | 3517 | 2576 | 2029 | 1442 | 3983 | 3452 | 2775 | 4372 | 1553 | 10751 | 10045 | 9594 | 5624 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1433 | 142 | 382 | 1535 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 4 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 6 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | NNW 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 28 | 11 | 26 | 77 | 74 | 527 | 5822 | — | — | — | 125 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 166 | 84 | 145 | 222 | 1688 | 1131 | 1 | 203 | 269 |
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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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