Surf Forecasts:
North Street surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with SE 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 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Street in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window for North Street is a tough one. The forecast is pretty grim for the foreseeable future. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions that just keeps on rolling. From Friday the 21st of August right through to the end of August, it’s a whole lot of nothing. The combined swell energy is weak, barely cracking 30-40 (33) on most days, with tiny waves and average wind. There’s a few mornings with clean conditions, like Sunday the 23rd with a light offshore, but the swell is just too small at 0.7ft to make it worth the paddle out from the NE direction.
The water temperature is way warmer than usual for this time of year, about 78°, with a big anomaly of 5°F warmer than normal. That’s unusual, but it doesn’t help the waves.
We finally see a tiny flicker of life on Tuesday the 1st of September. The morning session starts glassy with a 3ft SSE swell, but it’s a short period 6s deal. The combined energy is still low (57). The afternoon picks up a little with a 4ft SSE swell, still short period, and the energy climbs to 135 – that’s moderate energy now. The wind stays light and cross-off from the NNE, so you might get a few clean, ridable waves. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best on offer by a long shot. The swell direction is SE, which is where this beach/jetty likes it, but the period is short, so it won’t have much punch.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Wednesday the 2nd is glassy again but with a tiny 2ft S swell, and then from Thursday the 3rd through to the end of the period on Saturday the 5th of September, it’s all cross-onshore winds and knee-high junk. The combined energy drops back to 15-16 – that’s basically flat.
So, the honest truth is there’s no real standout session here. The only day worth a glance is Tuesday the 1st of September, but keep your expectations on the floor. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s pretty normal when the long-range forecast goes quiet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 17 | 18 | 23 | 14 | 47 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 123 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:42PM1.14m | 4:05AM0.89m | 4:43PM1.15m | 5:13AM0.91m | 5:42PM1.18m | 6:14AM0.96m | 6:35PM1.23m | 7:05AM1.03m | 7:21PM1.29m | 7:47AM1.11m | 8:02PM1.33m | 8:25AM1.17m | 8:40PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:25AM0.30m | 10:22PM0.30m | 10:25AM0.31m | 11:18PM0.27m | 11:21AM0.29m | 00:09AM0.22m | 12:12PM0.26m | 00:56AM0.16m | 1:02PM0.21m | 1:41AM0.10m | 1:49PM0.16m | 2:24AM0.06m | 2:33PM0.12m | 3:03AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | 12 |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | S 5 | S 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 8 | 23 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 5 | 12 | 65 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 4 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | SE 15 | SSE 4 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ENE 5 | ESE 12 | E 7 | ESE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 15 | E 6 | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 7 | E 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | ENE 6 | — | ESE 3 | ESE 8 | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | — | S 6 |
| kJ | 17 | 18 | — | 1 | 47 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 28 | 20 | — | 123 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 959 | 1392 | 162 | 270 | 94 | 107 | 47 | 15 | 13 | 47 | 58 | 54 | 54 | 119 | 367 | 279 | 1168 | 502 | 302 | 103 | 14 |
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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).
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