
Surf Forecasts:
Narrabeen-Alley Rights surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with 339 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with ENE 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 (Jul 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 12s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrabeen-Alley Rights over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer over the next couple of weeks. We're talking about Narrabeen-Alley Rights, a solid beach and sandbar setup that's known for being very consistent and exposed to ENE swell. Right now, it's a pretty bleak picture, but there are a couple of windows that could be worth a paddle.
The water is sitting at 64°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual to worry about in terms of a wetsuit.
The next few days are a write-off. We're looking at a long gap of poor conditions from Tuesday the 21st right through to the end of the month. The wind is all over the place or non-existent swell. It's a flat spell, and the energy readings are down in the dirt, with values like 13 and 9. Not worth getting wet for.
Now, we finally get a bit of life on the 3rd of August, Monday morning. A clean cross-off breeze from the NNW and a 3ft SSE swell coming in at 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 184. It's surfable, but honestly, it's nothing to write home about. The wind is just a slight air, so it'll be clean, but the swell is a bit ordinary.
The standout period, and the only one I'd really get excited about, is Tuesday the 4th of August. The morning is looking magic. We've got a gentle offshore breeze from the NNW and a 3ft SSE swell, but the period bumps up to 11 seconds, giving it a bit more grunt. The energy is strong at 246. The wind turns a bit more moderate offshore in the afternoon, with the swell holding at 3ft. This is the cleanest, most powerful window in the whole run. For a beach break, that longer period will mean some waiting between sets, but the shape and energy should be there. It's a solid choice for the advanced crew that calls this place home, and it's often crowded, so expect some company.
Wednesday the 5th of August gets blown out by a strong 19 mph cross-off shore wind, so it's a no-go despite the swell.
So, to wrap it up: there's a lot of flat and rubbish to sit through, but lock in the morning of Tuesday the 4th of August. That's your best bet. It's a few weeks out, but the forecast is promising.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
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314 | 339 | 269 | 210 | 168 | 119 | 92 | 45 | 28 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 107 | 68 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 1:50AM1.02m | 2:46PM1.29m | 2:56AM0.92m | 3:41PM1.31m | 4:09AM0.88m | 4:36PM1.34m | 5:15AM0.88m | 5:26PM1.39m | 6:09AM0.92m | 6:11PM1.44m | 6:54AM0.96m | 6:53PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:13PM0.51m | 7:54AM0.39m | 9:28PM0.51m | 8:43AM0.45m | 10:38PM0.48m | 9:38AM0.48m | 11:38PM0.43m | 10:34AM0.49m | 00:26AM0.37m | 11:27AM0.46m | 1:07AM0.31m | 12:14PM0.43m | 1:45AM0.25m | |||||||
— | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
314 | 339 | 269 | 210 | 168 | 119 | 92 | 45 | 528 | 1824 | 1544 | 743 | 408 | 467 | 564 | 408 | 210 | 130 | 107 | 68 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 6 | S 10 | S 17 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | S 11 | NE 8 | SE 14 | SE 16 |
32 | 31 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 28 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 39 | 2 | 8 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | — | S 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | NE 8 | SE 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
17 | 4 | 11 | 21 | — | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NNE 4 | WNW 2 | — | W 3 | W 3 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 9 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 |
7 | 24 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 27 | 196 | 912 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 169 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 127 | 0 |
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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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