Surf Forecasts:
Narrabeen-Alley Rights surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SSE swell with 655 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Narrabeen-Alley Rights in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrabeen-Alley Rights over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with it – the next couple of weeks at Narrabeen-Alley Rights look pretty grim for a proper paddle session. The wind and the swell just aren’t playing ball most days.
We’ve got a long gap with no real redeeming quality until we hit the end of the month. Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are a write-off – messy cross-onshore winds, lumpy and choppy, with weak, short-period swell barely pushing 3 ft. The combined energy is a paltry 167 and 62, respectively. Water temp is sitting at 63°, about a degree cooler than average, so nothing wild.
Friday the 28th of August is the only time the ocean shows a bit of interest. The morning session offers the best hope we’ve got. A 6 ft swell from the SSE with a period of 11 seconds rolls in – that’s a nice, long-period groundswell. The combined energy jumps right up to 699, which is proper moderate energy. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy but not totally wrecked. This is an advanced break, and the swell is over 5 ft, so it’s a bit chunky for the groms. It’s a beach/sandbar setup, so the long period might make it run a bit straight, but it should still offer some grunt. The crowds are often here, so expect company. The swell is coming from the SSE, which is a fair way off the optimum ENE direction, but the size and power make up for it a little.
From Friday afternoon onward, it drops right off. The rest of the 16-day window is full of tiny, weak swell (under 2 ft) and, for the most part, clean but completely gutless conditions. A few mornings have glassy or clean offshore winds, but without any real push, it’s just a lake. The combined energy dips down into the teens and twenties – that’s barely a ripple. If you’re desperate for a float, you could get a wet suit wet, but don’t expect a wave.
So, if you're keen, set your alarm for the early session on Friday, August 28th. That’s the only real standout in a very quiet stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 10 |
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136 | 84 | 54 | 40 | 65 | 655 | 442 | 419 | 530 | 154 | 171 | 96 | 29 | 38 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 57 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:04PM1.52m | 7:41AM1.15m | 7:40PM1.55m | 8:15AM1.23m | 8:15PM1.55m | 8:49AM1.30m | 8:51PM1.52m | 9:24AM1.36m | 9:28PM1.45m | 10:01AM1.41m | 10:08PM1.36m | 10:42AM1.43m | 10:53PM1.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:43AM0.18m | 1:19PM0.32m | 2:14AM0.13m | 1:59PM0.28m | 2:44AM0.10m | 2:39PM0.25m | 3:15AM0.10m | 3:21PM0.25m | 3:46AM0.12m | 4:06PM0.26m | 4:20AM0.17m | 4:56PM0.28m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 25 | 25 | 20 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
136 | 251 | 707 | 364 | 247 | 655 | 442 | 24 | 530 | 245 | 142 | 181 | 215 | 220 | 120 | 194 | 120 | 160 | 149 | 73 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 11 | ENE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 10 |
9 | 84 | 54 | 40 | 65 | 45 | 26 | 37 | 30 | 154 | 171 | 96 | 29 | 38 | 167 | 125 | 104 | 23 | 57 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | — | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 17 | S 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | N 12 | NE 5 |
— | 4 | 17 | 36 | 56 | 33 | 54 | — | — | 29 | 31 | 30 | 22 | 82 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 14 | 3 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NW 2 |
206 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 419 | 320 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 16 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 162 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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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