Surf Forecasts:
North Point surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 11,055 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period with WSW 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 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 cookin’ for North Point over this long stretch.
We’ve got a run of solid SW groundswell on the cards, and the water’s sitting at a touch warmer than normal – about 66° – so that’s a nice little bonus for your skin. But we gotta wade through a few rough days before we get to the gems.
First up, starting this Wednesday morning, the 19th of August, we’re on. It’s big, it’s angry, but it’s a little messy. Swell’s pumping at 15 ft from the WSW, period a fat 15 seconds, so there’s heaps of energy under the hood (8648 combined). But the wind’s on it, SW at 9 mph. This is expert territory only – 15 ft is no joke. Thursday stays solid but cross-onshore keeps it choppy.
Friday the 21st though... that morning is where it’s at. Glassy conditions – wind is dead calm, 0 mph. Swell’s still a solid 12 ft from the WSW, period dropping a touch to 14 seconds, but it’s clean, powerful, and lined up. The energy’s still ripping (5097). North Point is a point break, so that long-period SW groundswell will wrap in beautifully. This is the standout of the first week.
Saturday and Sunday slip back into cross-onshore winds and choppy seas – not worth paddling out for.
But then Monday the 24th morning – that’s a sleeper. Clean conditions with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE at 6 mph. Swell’s down to 8 ft from the SW, period 13 seconds. Still solid for advanced surfers, but way more manageable than the 15 ft stuff. A good clean session.
Now we hit a lull. Tuesday the 25th is a write-off – onshore winds and rain. Hold tight.
Wednesday the 26th morning – back to big swell, 15 ft from the WSW, period 16 seconds, and the combined energy is a beast at 10841. But the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s lumpy and choppy. Only for the experienced who don’t mind a wrestle.
Thursday the 27th morning – now we’re talking. Clean again, offshore breeze from the ESE at 9 mph, swell at 12 ft from the SW, period 14 seconds. Energy still huge (8980). This is a proper session – clean, strong, and that offshore wind will hold the face open for ya.
Friday the 28th morning – another beauty. Offshore wind from the ENE at 12 mph, swell at 7 ft from the SSW, period 13 seconds. Clean lines, manageable size for strong intermediates up to experts. This is the second standout session. Afternoon gets a little smaller but stays clean.
Saturday the 29th afternoon – clean again, light cross-offshore, 6 ft swell from the WSW with a 16-second period. Smaller but clean and fun. The 30th of August (Sunday) afternoon is also worth a mention: 10 ft from the WSW, period 18 seconds, and clean with a cross-offshore breeze. That long period (18 seconds!) means really long lines at the point – but be ready for bigger gaps between sets.
Into the start of September, the 2nd (Wednesday) morning – clean again with a cross-offshore SE breeze, 10 ft from the WSW, period 15 seconds. Solid session.
The 3rd of September Thursday – we finish on a big, choppy note. 15 ft swell, cross-onshore wind. Only for the die-hard crew.
Overall, Friday the 21st morning is the absolute pick for clean power. Monday the 24th morning and Friday the 28th morning are the other two clean standouts for size and quality. Everything else is either too big and messy or too small.
Keep your eyes peeled – forecasts can shift, but this is a solid run of SW groundswell. North Point will be working.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
8648 | 9944 | 9256 | 6515 | 6494 | 6085 | 4955 | 4720 | 2565 | 3794 | 3137 | 2095 | 2596 | 4645 | 3513 | 2490 | 1762 | 1025 | 506 | 3764 | 5987 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:15AM0.78m | 2:08AM0.81m | 3:39AM0.84m | 5:28AM0.87m | 6:35AM0.90m | 7:24AM0.91m | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:25PM0.34m | 3:31PM0.30m | 3:41PM0.29m | 3:54PM0.28m | 4:05PM0.29m | 4:17PM0.29m | 4:29PM0.31m | ||||||||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 |
8648 | 9944 | 9256 | 6515 | 6494 | 6085 | 4955 | 4720 | 2565 | 3794 | 3137 | 2095 | 2596 | 4645 | 3513 | 2490 | 1762 | 1025 | 392 | 3764 | 5987 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | WSW 18 | — | — | WSW 20 | WSW 17 | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | — | WSW 20 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 142 | 865 | 2490 | — | — | 216 | 980 | — | — | — | — | 32 | 506 | — | 647 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | WSW 14 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 26 | 3282 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 87 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 55 | 252 | 32 | 1 |
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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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