Cabarita (Norries Head) surf report
Beach break beside Norries Headland, sheltered a little from southerlies at the northern end.
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Tomorrow at Cabarita (Norries Head) (Sun, 4 Oct) · not worth it
Nah.
Light cross-wind, head-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Northerly wind at 6 kn. That's cross-shore here, so expect a bit of texture.
- Waves around head high (1.2m faces), on the big side for a beginner.
- Easterly swell at 7 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Low tide and dropping at 5am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Wind swings north-north-easterly 13 kn around 3pm, so it'll get choppy.
- Faces around 1.2m. If it looks too much, watch from the beach. There's no shame in it.
- At 1.2m and 7 seconds, Cabarita (Norries Head) is one for intermediate surfers and up today. Rocks at the headland and rips on bigger days.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:16 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Cabarita (Norries Head) good?
- Best wind
- Westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- North-north-east to south
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Beginner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 0.7m, beginners up to about 1.1m, intermediates up to about 1.7m. Bigger than 1.7m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride. A westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Cabarita (Norries Head) for your level.
Watch out
Rocks at the headland and rips on bigger days.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Cabarita (Norries Head)?
Cabarita (Norries Head) is best with a westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-north-east to south swell and mid tide. It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride.
What wind is offshore at Cabarita (Norries Head)?
A westerly wind (W) blows straight offshore at Cabarita (Norries Head), holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Cabarita (Norries Head) good for beginners?
It can be. Cabarita (Norries Head) suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Cabarita (Norries Head)?
Rocks at the headland and rips on bigger days.
Nearby breaks
- Hastings Point 3.7 km
- Pottsville 6.1 km
- Kingscliff 8.5 km