Surf Forecasts:
Narrabeen-Alley Rights surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NE swell with 200 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Narrabeen-Alley Rights this week:
The surf forecast for Narrabeen-Alley Rights over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Narrabeen-Alley Rights in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrabeen-Alley Rights over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a proper mixed bag. Most of the time it’s flat or ordinary, but there are a couple of moments that’ll get the blood pumping if you’re patient.
The first decent window doesn’t show up until Tuesday the 8th of September. Before that, we’ve got scraps – tiny 1 ft to 2 ft slop with a mix of light offshore and cross-off winds, but the swell energy is pathetic and the wave comment is basically “poor.” Wednesday the 2nd and Saturday the 5th offer a few clean moments, but honestly, it’s barely surfable.
Then early on Tuesday the 8th, Narrabeen-Alley Rights (beach/sandbar) wakes up. We get a 5 ft NE swell, period short at 7 seconds, with a light N breeze that’s cross-off, keeping it clean. The combined energy is solid moderate. This is a standout for the run, but that short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly. It’s a very consistent break that’s exposed to the ENE optimum, so it’ll pick up what’s on offer. Expect often crowds because the locals know their spot.
Thursday the 10th through Sunday the 13th is a grim flat spell – zero swell energy, onshore wind, just forget it. Water temp is sitting at about 64°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises in the temp.
Now, Saturday the 12th throws up bigger numbers: a 6 ft SSE groundswell with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is strong. This is second-tier – big enough to be expert territory (over 5 ft) but the wind and tide make it tricky.
Monday the 14th morning is the true diamond. A 4 ft SE groundswell with a 10-second period, glassy conditions – NE wind at 3 mph, so it’s dead calm. Combined energy is moderate. This is the cleanest, most user-friendly session in the whole outlook. That 10-second period gives it shape and drive. It’s consistent, the optimum swell direction (ENE) is close enough, and with glass, you’ll have smooth faces. Crowds are likely, but for this quality, it’s worth it.
After that, it fades back to small, choppy nothingness through to Wednesday the 16th, with 3 ft to 4 ft slop and onshore or cross-shore wind.
Best on offer: Tuesday the 8th morning (5 ft NE, clean cross-off) and Monday the 14th morning (4 ft SE, glassy). The 14th is the real standout – clean, glassy, and solid chest-high.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 11 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NNE 5 | ENE 10 | SW 5 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | NE 4 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | NE 6 | E 11 | NE 6 | NE 7 | E 10 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
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37 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 43 | 19 | 25 | 9 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 47 | 136 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 10:53PM1.25m | 11:27AM1.43m | 11:46PM1.13m | 12:21PM1.42m | 00:52AM1.02m | 1:26PM1.41m | 2:16AM0.95m | 2:40PM1.43m | 3:45AM0.95m | 3:54PM1.48m | 4:59AM1.01m | 5:00PM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:56PM0.28m | 4:58AM0.24m | 5:53PM0.32m | 5:43AM0.32m | 7:02PM0.36m | 6:38AM0.40m | 8:23PM0.36m | 7:48AM0.45m | 9:47PM0.31m | 9:08AM0.46m | 10:57PM0.23m | 10:24AM0.42m | 11:54PM0.14m | |||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NNE 5 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 |
182 | 133 | 106 | 76 | 50 | 17 | 52 | 33 | 254 | 65 | 26 | 73 | 46 | 13 | 814 | 262 | 371 | 392 | 268 | 98 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 11 | NE 4 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | S 9 | NE 6 | S 12 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 |
37 | 32 | 27 | 10 | 33 | 74 | 11 | 16 | 12 | 25 | 9 | 17 | 14 | 27 | 5 | 187 | 181 | 8 | 8 | 176 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 10 | N 7 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | NE 6 | NE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — |
3 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 5 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NW 2 | NW 3 | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | SW 3 | SW 5 | — | NE 7 | — | NNE 4 | WNW 4 | SW 3 | — | E 2 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
17 | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 43 | — | 25 | — | 16 | 13 | 2 | — | 1 | 6 | 14 | 47 | 136 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 56 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 10 | 2 | 173 | 1 | 0 | 38 |
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Information about the Narrabeen-Alley Rights Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Narrabeen-Alley Rights provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Narrabeen-Alley Rights can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Narrabeen-Alley Rights 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 (Narrabeen-Alley Rights) 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 Narrabeen-Alley Rights 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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