Surf Forecasts:
Narrabeen-Alley Rights surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SE swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with SE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Narrabeen-Alley Rights in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrabeen-Alley Rights over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight up – it’s a pretty bleak run for the next week and a bit at Narrabeen-Alley Rights. We’ve got a right-hander that likes ENE swell, but most of the forecast is junk: tiny swell, onshore winds, and weak energy. Don’t get excited, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient.
Starting out, this Saturday morning (29 August) you’re looking at a weak 4ft SSE swell with a cross-on SSW breeze at 6 mph – total energy is a measly 341, and it’s just marginal. Saturday afternoon stays small and onshore. Sunday morning (30 August) drops to a tiny 2ft from the SE but turns glassy with a light NW wind – still, the energy’s only 123, so it’s flat and ordinary. Then from Sunday afternoon all the way through to almost the second week of September, it’s a desert: days of 0.3ft to 2ft junk, poor conditions, and scores of zero. There’s a gap of about nine days where there’s nothing worth paddling out for.
Now, come Thursday morning 10 September – that’s your standout. Overnight, the swell jumps to 7ft from the SSE with a 12-second period and a combined energy of 1140 – that’s strong. It’s glassy, offshore from the SW at just 3 mph, and the water temp is 64°, which is about average for the time of year. This is only for experienced surfers though – 7ft is pushing expert territory, and at a beach/sandbar setup like this, that SSE swell might be a bit straight, but with glassy conditions, the rights will have power and shape. Thursday afternoon gets a cross-on breeze and drops to 6ft, so grab the morning.
Friday morning 11 September still has a fun 4ft SSE swell, glassy with a light W wind, and energy down to 489 – moderate but clean. That’s worth a look if you missed Thursday. After that, it fades back to tiny stuff and onshore winds for the rest of the outlook.
So, to be clear: the only real call is Thursday 10 September morning. Big, clean, expert-only waves. Everything else is a scratch. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 3 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | NE 5 |
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312 | 231 | 151 | 94 | 52 | 24 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 23 | 39 | 38 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 19 | 24 | 30 | 46 | 37 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:51PM1.52m | 9:24AM1.36m | 9:28PM1.45m | 10:01AM1.41m | 10:08PM1.36m | 10:42AM1.43m | 10:53PM1.25m | 11:27AM1.43m | 11:46PM1.13m | 12:21PM1.42m | 00:52AM1.02m | 1:26PM1.41m | 2:16AM0.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:39PM0.25m | 3:15AM0.10m | 3:21PM0.25m | 3:46AM0.12m | 4:06PM0.26m | 4:20AM0.17m | 4:56PM0.28m | 4:58AM0.24m | 5:53PM0.32m | 5:43AM0.32m | 7:02PM0.36m | 6:38AM0.40m | 8:23PM0.36m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | SSE 5 | S 10 | S 8 | NE 5 |
312 | 231 | 151 | 157 | 152 | 201 | 138 | 89 | 170 | 229 | 189 | 138 | 96 | 71 | 50 | 47 | 103 | 24 | 148 | 42 | 37 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 18 | S 15 | S 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 13 | ENE 10 | SSE 12 | S 10 |
83 | 160 | 105 | 94 | 52 | 150 | 112 | 75 | 15 | 23 | 37 | 38 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 19 | 123 | 19 | 46 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 12 | E 12 | ENE 8 | N 12 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | SSE 12 | S 18 | S 7 |
29 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 41 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 34 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 30 | 24 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | NW 2 | W 2 | SSW 4 | — | — | ENE 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | 3 | 39 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 17 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 125 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 62 | 4 |
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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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