
Surf Forecasts:
North Side surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, N swell with 737 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Side this week:
The surf forecast for North Side over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Side in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 28th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 28th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 27th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Side over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 28°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 12 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | NNW 12 | N 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
514 | 374 | 254 | 303 | 293 | 263 | 313 | 274 | 212 | 407 | 264 | 737 | 547 | 439 | 341 | 202 | 158 | 93 | 106 | 236 | 279 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:16PM0.28m | 6:38AM0.34m | 5:49PM0.26m | 7:36AM0.37m | 6:21PM0.23m | 8:31AM0.40m | 6:50PM0.21m | 9:25AM0.41m | 7:18PM0.20m | 10:18AM0.42m | 7:44PM0.19m | 11:12AM0.42m | 8:17PM0.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:04PM0.18m | 11:54PM0.12m | 1:13PM0.18m | 00:22AM0.09m | 2:17PM0.18m | 00:54AM0.05m | 3:22PM0.18m | 1:31AM0.02m | 4:29PM0.19m | 2:13AM-0.01m | 5:45PM0.19m | 2:58AM-0.02m | 7:21PM0.20m | 3:46AM-0.01m | |||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 12 | N 11 | N 12 | N 12 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | N 11 |
514 | 374 | 254 | 303 | 293 | 263 | 313 | 274 | 149 | 407 | 264 | 737 | 547 | 439 | 341 | 202 | 89 | 93 | 90 | 87 | 279 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 16 | N 15 | N 13 | NE 10 | N 14 | NE 9 | N 13 | ENE 9 | E 7 | N 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NE 12 |
73 | 46 | 31 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 46 | 112 | 212 | 15 | 203 | 20 | 176 | 8 | 82 | 72 | 158 | 85 | 106 | 236 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 8 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | — | S 5 | SSE 5 | N 11 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | — |
14 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 8 | — | 13 | 5 | 91 | 74 | 80 | 33 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | E 7 |
15 | 28 | 52 | 80 | 93 | 100 | 115 | 115 | 142 | 140 | 158 | 139 | 167 | 163 | — | 112 | — | — | — | — | 107 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 240 | 169 | 288 | 240 | 169 | 288 | 180 | 169 | 180 | 74 | 24 | 35 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 12 | 12 |
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Information about the North Side Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for North Side provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Side can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Side 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 Side) 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 Side 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.
North Side is 31 km (19 miles) from Road Town. If you plan a holiday in Necker Island - BVI, look for hotels and other accommodation in Road Town. Road Town has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










