Surf Forecasts:
Narrabeen-Alley Rights surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NE swell with 269 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with NE 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Narrabeen-Alley Rights in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrabeen-Alley Rights over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk it through.
Look, the surf is flat. Narrabeen-Alley Rights is a beach/sandbar break that needs ENE swell, and we just aren’t getting it. The water’s about normal for this time of year, nothing crazy.
From Sunday the 23rd of August all the way through, the swell stays tiny – mostly under 3 feet, often just 2 feet or 2 feet. The wave energy is weak, readings like 31 down to 17 (combined energy of all swells directed here). It’s a long stretch of poor surf, with only a couple of sessions that are barely rideable.
The best of the bunch is Tuesday morning, the 25th of August. We get a bump to 4 feet from the NE, with a cross-offshore wind from the NNW at 9 mph. The wave energy jumps to 251 (combined energy of all swells directed here), the strongest we see. The period is only 6 seconds, so it’s a short-period windswell, not the best shape, but it’s the cleanest and most powerful window. That’s your best bet – not great, but the best on offer.
Tuesday afternoon on the 25th holds 4 feet from the ENE, with a 7-second period, and cross-off wind from the N at 9 mph. It’s surfable, but ordinary. The energy drops to 168 (combined energy of all swells directed here).
Wednesday morning the 26th has 4 feet from the NE, cross-off from the SW at 6 mph, with energy at 140 (combined energy of all swells directed here). Clean, but still very average.
After that, it’s tiny swell, often under 3 feet, with onshore or cross-shore winds, and a lot of “poor surf conditions” flags. There’s a glassy moment on Monday morning, the 7th of September, with 3 feet from the NE, but the energy is only 62 (combined energy of all swells directed here). Surfable, but barely.
This is a quiet run. The swell is small, the period is short, and the best windows are just ordinary. If you’re keen, Tuesday the 25th morning is your pick, but don’t expect much. Crowds might be around at this spot, so keep your eyes open.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 |
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9 | 22 | 52 | 41 | 38 | 49 | 124 | 145 | 168 | 183 | 140 | 126 | 93 | 78 | 75 | 119 | 86 | 67 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:55AM0.88m | 4:58PM1.34m | 5:48AM0.93m | 5:46PM1.40m | 6:30AM1.00m | 6:27PM1.47m | 7:07AM1.08m | 7:04PM1.52m | 7:41AM1.15m | 7:40PM1.55m | 8:15AM1.23m | 8:15PM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:10PM0.45m | 10:09AM0.54m | 11:58PM0.38m | 11:07AM0.49m | 00:37AM0.31m | 11:56AM0.43m | 1:12AM0.24m | 12:39PM0.37m | 1:43AM0.18m | 1:19PM0.32m | 2:14AM0.13m | 1:59PM0.28m | 2:44AM0.10m | ||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | NE 5 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
9 | 320 | 157 | 247 | 38 | 96 | 72 | 91 | 168 | 183 | 140 | 126 | 390 | 362 | 356 | 345 | 544 | 319 | 190 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | NE 6 | S 13 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 17 | ENE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 16 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 |
2 | 9 | 222 | 7 | 123 | 23 | 9 | 44 | 28 | 15 | 47 | 9 | 93 | 78 | 75 | 119 | 86 | 67 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 17 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 8 | E 13 | S 17 | NE 10 | S 16 | S 16 | NW 3 | S 14 | S 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | — | — | E 4 |
14 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 47 | 2 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 179 | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NW 3 | WSW 3 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 |
5 | 22 | 52 | 41 | 47 | 49 | 124 | 145 | — | 1 | 1 | 65 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 178 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 217 | 2 |
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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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