Narrabeen-Alley Rights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for Narrabeen-Alley Rights over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch is looking pretty quiet for a good while. Most of the forecast window is filled with small, weak swells and cross-shore winds, so you’ll be waiting a fair bit before anything really gets going. The water temp is sitting at 63°F, which is about 1°F cooler than average for this time of year – nothing too wild, just a touch on the fresh side.

The first real standout pops up on Tuesday morning, August 25th. That’s your best bet right now. The swell comes from the NE at 5ft, with a short period of 7 seconds, and it’s glassy – zero wind, just clean as a whistle. The combined swell energy is moderate at 233, so there’s a bit of push behind it. This is a beach/sandbar setup, so that short period will keep the waves a bit softer, but the clean conditions make it worth a paddle. Keep in mind, this spot is very consistent and exposed, but crowds are often a factor here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself. It’s an advanced break, so if you’re newer, maybe give this one a miss – but if you’ve got the skills, Tuesday morning is the pick of the first week.

After that, things get messy again. Wednesday the 26th sees strong W winds at 28 mph grooming a 3ft NE swell, but it’s crossed up and the wind’s howling, so it’s not really surfable. We hit a long dry spell with barely a ripple until we get to the very end of the forecast.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting but a bit daunting. On Wednesday morning, September 2nd, a big SSE groundswell rolls in at 12ft with a 12-second period and a massive combined energy of 3792. That’s a lot of power. Wind is cross-onshore from the ENE at 12 mph, but the size is just too much for this break – it’s only for the bravest experts, and even then, it’ll be a wild one. The afternoon drops a bit to 10ft, still huge. If you’re a seasoned charger and you’ve got the equipment, that’s a day to watch, but honestly, it’s more of a spectacle than a session for most.

So, to sum it up: Tuesday morning, August 25th, is your clean, fun window. The rest of the first week is a write-off, and the second week brings a massive swell that’s too big for comfort. The breaks are fairly consistent here, so it won’t stay flat forever, but for now, pick your moment carefully.

Rusty

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