Surf Forecasts:
Northcott surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, W swell with 1,237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Northcott this week:
The surf forecast for Northcott over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Northcott in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Northcott over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's have a look at what's coming in for Northcott.
Honestly, mate, the news isn't great. This 16-day window is a real struggle. We've got a solid block of poor surf conditions right through, with hardly a moment that's worth paddling out for. The first real action doesn't even show up until the very end, and even then it's iffy.
We start off with a bit of small clean swell on the morning of Sunday the 6th, with 2ft to 3ft from the West, but the combined energy is weak at 84 and the cross-off wind from the SSE at 25 km/h chops it up. It's more of a faff than fun. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's a notable warm patch.
From there, it's a long, grim stretch. We've got a pulse of swell on the 7th, hitting 6ft from the West with a 13-second period and a big combined energy of 1237, but it's blown out by onshore winds. That pattern holds for days: moderate to fresh cross-onshore winds, lumpy, choppy – absolute rubbish for a paddle. The break sees a bit more size on the 12th with 6ft, but again, cross-onshore winds ruin it.
The real letdown is the consistency of the poor conditions. There's a good 10-day gap in any proper recommendation. The energy readings are mostly in the 100–500 range, so moderate at best, but the wind is just never on your side. For the most part, this is looking more interesting for kite surfers than anyone on a paddleboard, especially with the strong breezes mid-month.
Then, finally, we get a tease on Monday the 21st afternoon. The swell jumps to a solid 10ft from the West, with a period of 9 seconds and a combined energy of 1259. That's some serious power. But – and it's a big but – the wind is a moderate cross-onshore at 25 km/h from the WSW, leaving it choppy. It's too big for beginners, and the onshore wind will make it a messy, expert-only affair at Northcott. If you're an experienced local, you might find a few lumpy ones, but don't expect any glory.
No standouts here, I'm afraid. The water's warm but the surf is a write-off. Forecasts can change, but this one looks stubborn.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 9 | W 16 | W 13 | W 13 | W 11 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 53 | 129 | 1237 | 928 | 1011 | 533 | 528 | 520 | 273 | 165 | 82 | 73 | 332 | 444 | 332 | 185 | 104 | 140 | 261 | 173 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:46AM5.65m | 3:26PM6.00m | 4:06AM6.10m | 4:34PM6.60m | 5:04AM6.68m | 5:26PM7.23m | 5:51AM7.22m | 6:10PM7.73m | 6:32AM7.62m | 6:50PM8.04m | 7:10AM7.84m | 7:27PM8.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:28PM2.22m | 9:11AM2.18m | 9:57PM1.79m | 10:25AM1.66m | 10:59PM1.20m | 11:19AM1.07m | 11:47PM0.64m | 12:03PM0.57m | 00:28AM0.24m | 12:42PM0.22m | 1:04AM0.02m | 1:18PM0.06m | 1:38AM0.00m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 22 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 13 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 16 | W 7 |
| kJ | 53 | 92 | 1237 | 928 | — | — | — | — | 273 | 165 | 82 | 10 | 332 | — | 332 | 185 | 104 | — | 5 | 173 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | WNW 15 |
| kJ | 3 | 129 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 6 | 3 | 9 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | — | — | W 11 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | W 8 | W 7 | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | 1011 | 533 | 528 | 520 | 66 | — | — | 73 | — | 444 | — | — | — | 140 | 261 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 95 | 33 | 84 | 55 | 46 | 88 | 339 | 277 | 84 | 189 | 12 | 413 | 238 | 55 | 83 | 46 | 12 | 284 | 247 | 55 |
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