Narrabeen-Alley Rights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s cooking at Narrabeen-Alley Rights over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the first week is a total bust. We get a couple of surfable sessions on Monday the 10th – a morning pulse of 7 ft from the ENE at 9 seconds, but it’s a tough ask. The wind is screaming offshore at 22 mph, which keeps it clean, but paddling into anything is a real grunt. The combined energy is moderate at 659. By the afternoon, the wind is even stronger, and the swell drops to 6 ft. It’s just not worth it. After that, the rest of the week is flat or tiny, with onshore winds and rain showers.

We’re looking at about a ten-day dry spell, until Thursday the 20th. That morning things start to shift. The wind goes light from the WNW at 3 mph, and it’s glassy. The swell is tiny, only 3 ft from the SE at 7 seconds, but it’s clean. The energy is weak (102). It’s a little tease.

Now, here’s the one to get excited about. Friday the 21st of August. The morning is pure magic. Dead calm, flat glass, and a solid 6 ft swell from the ENE at 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to strong at 737. This is the best on offer – clean, punchy, and the direction is perfect for this spot. It’s a bit much for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s going to be a classic. Crowds are often around, so get there early.

The weekend keeps the goods coming. Saturday the 22nd morning stays glassy with light NNW winds and a 5 ft ENE swell. The energy is moderate (404), and it’s clean. Then Sunday the 23rd morning brings a bigger pulse: 6 ft from the E, with a longer period of 11 seconds and a very strong energy reading of 1119. The wind is cross-off from the NNE at 12 mph, so it’s clean. The longer period means better shaped waves with more power, but it might straighten out a bit on the beach. For a point break, it’s a beauty.

Monday the 24th morning holds up with a 6 ft E swell, light cross-off winds, and a clean surface. The energy is moderate (585). Tuesday the 25th fades to 4 ft from the E with some rain, but still clean.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.

So, bottom line: skip the first ten days, but lock in Friday the 21st through Sunday the 23rd. That’s the window. The long-range stuff looks promising, but it’s not set in stone yet.

Rusty.

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