
Surf Forecasts:
Narrabeen-Alley Rights surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with 148 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 1.2m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrabeen-Alley Rights over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, letting you know what’s on the cards for our stretch of coast over the next couple of weeks. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough run. We’re looking at a long stretch of pretty ordinary surf with only one session that really gets the heart pumping. You’re gonna need patience.
Right now, we’ve got a bit of a wait ahead. The first tiny pulse of waves shows up on Monday the 3rd of August, but it’s nothing to write home about. We’ve got a small 3ft swell from the southeast rolling in with a weak moderate combined swell energy (194). The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean, but the whole setup is pretty average. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is pretty much dead-on normal for this time of year.
The rest of the first week and all of the second week are a write-off. We’re talking day after day of poor surf conditions, with heights barely nudging 1ft to 2ft. It’s a bleak stretch.
Now, Wednesday the 12th of August (morning) finally offers a glimmer of hope. It’s the only real standout in the whole outlook. Narrabeen-Alley Rights is a beach/sandbar setup that’s very consistent and exposed to the swell, and we’ll see a 3ft swell from the ENE. The combined swell energy is moderate (175), and with a light, clean cross-off wind from the north, the surface will be tidy. It’s still a small day, and definitely not one for the beginners – it’s an advanced break – but for those who know the bank, this is the best we’re getting. The period is 10 seconds, a decent groundswell that should offer some shape. Keep in mind, this break can draw a crowd, so expect company out there.
After that little spike, it’s back to the doldrums. The swell drops off, and we’re into tiny leftovers with messy or onshore winds for the rest of the forecast window. It’s a long blank run, but for this area, that’s not unusual. Stick with it, things will change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SW 5 | SSE 10 | SW 5 | E 10 | E 9 | SW 4 | E 10 | E 12 | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | SSE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
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163 | 68 | 43 | 9 | 28 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 25 | 17 | 38 | 10 | 48 | 33 | 20 | 18 | 113 | 111 | 139 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:10PM1.33m | 12:02PM1.31m | 11:58PM1.22m | 12:53PM1.34m | 00:57AM1.10m | 1:52PM1.38m | 2:12AM1.01m | 2:58PM1.43m | 3:37AM0.97m | 4:06PM1.51m | 4:57AM0.99m | 5:10PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:09PM0.40m | 5:36AM0.19m | 6:05PM0.42m | 6:17AM0.25m | 7:11PM0.44m | 7:06AM0.31m | 8:29PM0.42m | 8:06AM0.36m | 9:51PM0.36m | 9:15AM0.39m | 11:05PM0.26m | 10:25AM0.37m | 00:08AM0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 13 |
Feels °C | 19 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | E 6 | E 10 | SSW 5 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 6 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
163 | 68 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 69 | 71 | 129 | 62 | 81 | 29 | 160 | 67 | 28 | 113 | 111 | 139 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | ENE 5 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | E 11 | E 13 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | NNE 4 | SSE 10 | E 8 | SSE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 |
18 | 9 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 25 | 5 | 38 | 10 | 48 | 33 | 20 | 18 | 32 | 19 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | E 15 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | S 10 | S 11 | E 8 | NE 8 | SSE 12 | E 10 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
2 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | SW 3 | SW 5 | ENE 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | WNW 3 | SW 4 | W 3 | — | N 4 | W 3 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | NNE 5 | NW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 3 |
11 | 3 | 43 | 2 | 28 | 18 | 1 | 20 | 2 | — | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | 18 | 37 | 4 | 12 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 392 | 261 | 1 | 48 | 13 | 1 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 125 | 1 | 7 | 122 | 1 |
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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).
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