
Surf Forecasts:
Narrabeen-Alley Rights surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SE swell with 578 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with SSE 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 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Narrabeen-Alley Rights in the next 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrabeen-Alley Rights over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Narrabeen-Alley Rights over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, I’ll be straight with you: this sandbar is looking pretty flat and lifeless for most of the 16-day forecast. You’re looking at a whole lot of tiny, messy waves, with only one real pulse of size coming way down the track. The best bet is a standout on Friday, August 14th. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the NE, with a moderate combined energy of 525. That’s a solid size for this spot, but it’s got a 9-second period, so it’s a short-period wind swell, not a deep groundswell. The water is sitting at 63°, which is about 1° cooler than the long-term average for this time of year – a bit chilly, but not extreme. The wind on Friday morning is a gentle cross-onshore breeze from the south at 9 mph, which will put a little texture on the face, but it’s still rideable for the advanced crew. This is an exposed sandbar, so with that size, it’s strictly for experienced surfers. Crowds are often an issue here, so don’t expect a quiet session. The swell is coming from the NE, and the optimum direction for this break is ENE, so it’s close but not a perfect fit.
Before that, there’s a long, slow grind. From Sunday, August 2nd, through Thursday, August 13th, it’s mostly below 3ft, with only a couple of brief moments of 3ft to 5ft that are let down by poor conditions. Monday, August 3rd morning has a clean 3ft from the SE with a cross-off breeze, but it’s a one-off and the energy is very low at 240. The rest of that week is a write-off of tiny, messy surf, with strong cross-off winds on the 5th and 9th that just don’t deliver any quality.
After the Friday the 14th pulse, it drops back to tiny, poor surf again, with a few waist-high, ordinary waves on Monday, August 17th, but nothing to get excited about.
So, if you’re an advanced surfer and you’ve got patience, keep an eye on Friday, August 14th for the biggest swell of the window. It’s a long-range call, so treat it as promising but not a sure thing. For the rest of the time, the board stays in the car.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | E 9 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 7 | NE 5 |
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956 | 449 | 229 | 166 | 68 | 10 | 13 | 42 | 118 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 16 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:29PM1.43m | 11:17AM1.27m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:21PM0.37m | 5:00AM0.15m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | E 11 | SSW 9 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 5 |
956 | 449 | 229 | 166 | 68 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 147 | 83 | 127 | 239 | 464 | 320 | 230 | 194 | 122 | 63 | 42 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 13 | E 10 | E 9 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 10 | SSE 9 | E 8 | S 7 |
35 | 26 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 16 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 17 | S 21 | S 21 | E 15 | E 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 6 | E 13 | E 13 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 16 | E 16 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 6 | E 10 | SSE 9 | E 8 |
6 | 36 | 34 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | SW 4 | WNW 2 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | — | W 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NNE 5 |
3 | 39 | 19 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 42 | 118 | — | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 50 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 178 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 579 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 606 | 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).
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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