
Surf Forecasts:
North Street surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with 579 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Street this week:
The surf forecast for North Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Street in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board, but maybe leave it in the car for a bit. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for real waves around North Street (East). I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this is a stretch of tiny, messy surf where you’ll be fighting more chop than actually riding. The swell is just weak and disorganized, mostly coming from the south, and the winds are all over the place, rarely giving us that clean, groomed face we’re after.
The water’s sitting at about 75.4°, which is pretty much what we expect this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re staring at the flatness.
Honestly, from this Sunday the 2nd through the whole first week, it’s mostly poor. The swell is hovering around 2.3ft to 3.9ft with short periods, and the energy is weak, in the 29 to 101 range. There are a couple of moments, like Sunday the 9th morning, where we get a light cross-offshore breeze that cleans things up a touch, but the swell is a pathetic 2.3ft with a 6-second period. Not worth the paddle. The 10th sees a bump in energy to 151, but it’s short-period windswell and the wind is on it, making it choppy. Then it just fades away.
Into the second week, it gets even smaller. We're looking at 1.6ft to 2ft dribble. There's a little pulse on the 11th with a morning offshore breeze, but the swell is tiny. Honestly, from the 13th onward, the swell drops below 1.6ft and essentially dies. The period does stretch out to 9 seconds on the 17th, but it’s only 0.7ft to 1ft of swell – that’s not surf, that’s a ripple.
The one highlight, and I use that term loosely, would be Tuesday the 11th. It’s the only time we have a true offshore wind, from the WNW, and the wave state is clean. The swell is only 2.3ft, but for a beach/jetty setup, a clean 2.3ft could just be rideable on a longboard. The energy is weak at 50, but at least it’s not a complete mess. Just don't expect any power.
There's also that morning on the 8th where we see a jump in energy to 125, but the wind is light and cross-shore, and the period is just 6 seconds. Might be a few crumbly, soft shoulders but nothing to write home about.
So there you have it. This is a blank run for the foreseeable future. The surf just isn’t there. If you’re desperate, the 11th is your best bet, but keep the expectations low. For the most part, with these tiny waves and onshore slop, the setup at North Street might be looking more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle guys. Stay patient, check back later, and don’t sell the board just yet. Forecasts can change.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
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18 | 162 | 280 | 286 | 125 | 70 | 53 | 73 | 64 | 47 | 77 | 66 | 99 | 105 | 47 | 64 | 78 | 62 | 39 | 173 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:38PM1.21m | 12:07PM1.21m | 00:22AM1.16m | 12:54PM1.23m | 1:12AM1.10m | 1:47PM1.26m | 2:08AM1.05m | 2:45PM1.27m | 3:13AM1.01m | 3:51PM1.29m | 4:27AM1.00m | 5:02PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:32PM0.16m | 5:51AM0.06m | 6:15PM0.18m | 6:29AM0.09m | 7:08PM0.22m | 7:15AM0.12m | 8:15PM0.24m | 8:15AM0.15m | 9:31PM0.23m | 9:26AM0.16m | 10:41PM0.19m | 10:36AM0.14m | 11:44PM0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | |
mm | — | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | — | E 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 9 | S 6 | SE 7 | S 6 |
8 | — | — | — | 125 | 70 | 53 | 73 | 64 | 15 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 26 | 78 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | — | SE 8 | — | E 8 |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 28 | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
18 | 162 | 280 | 286 | — | 19 | 11 | — | — | 47 | 77 | 66 | 99 | 105 | 47 | 64 | 78 | 62 | 39 | 173 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1228 | 1046 | 1213 | 114 | 0 | 183 | 302 | 304 | 329 | 655 | 301 | 139 | 329 | 139 | 131 | 329 | 1 | 1 | 72 | 1 |
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The above surf forecast table for North Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Street 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 Street) 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 Street 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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