North Point - surf spot statistics

North Point in Australia receives consistent ground swell year-round, with minimal wind swell influence and no days of flat conditions, making it a highly reliable surf spot. The best months for surfers are April through September, when the mean swell size peaks between 2.7m and 3.7m, offering powerful and well-formed waves. However, wind conditions are challenging, with bad onshore winds dominating over 70% of the time in every month. The cleanest sessions are most likely in April and May, where good wind conditions reach 27% and 24% respectively, despite still being relatively rare. Swell size is largest from June to August, averaging 3.5m+, but wind quality remains poor, meaning surfers will often need to contend with choppy or cross-shore winds. Early season (March-May) and late season (October) provide a slightly better balance of solid swell (2.4m-3.1m) and marginally improved wind chances. Overall, North Point is a world-class wave with powerful, clean groundswell, but surfers should expect less-than-ideal winds most of the year, prioritizing swell consistency over perfect conditions.

December at North Point delivers solid surf conditions with a dominant southwest swell direction, producing consistent waves averaging 2.3m with a strong 12.7s period—ideal for powerful, well-formed walls. The majority of swell energy comes from the SW (53% of waves above 1.5m), offering clean, lined-up rides, while smaller contributions from the SSW and S directions add variety. Wind conditions are less favorable, with only 16% of days providing offshore or light cross-shore winds (WNW to NE), though SE to SSE winds—common at 25-30% frequency—can create bumpy surfaces at higher speeds (20-50kph). Expect larger sessions (2-2.5m) 28% of the time, with overhead+ waves (over 2.5m) occurring 4%, mainly on SW swells. While consistency is high, wind quality is the limiting factor, requiring patience for optimal mornings with lighter easterlies. Advanced surfers will find the most success tracking SW swell pulses with W/NW wind windows.