
Surf Forecasts:
Narrabeen-Alley Rights surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 623 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with SSW 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 (Jul 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrabeen-Alley Rights over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, giving you the rundown on what’s ahead for Narrabeen-Alley Rights. It’s been a flat spell, but we’ve got a couple of moments to look forward to.
First up, the water temp is sitting pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The outlook starts with a long dry spell. From Wednesday the 29th of July right through to Friday the 1st of August, it’s pretty much a write-off. We’re talking tiny, weak dribble with combined swell energy barely cracking double digits (1 to 51). Winds are mostly cross-off or clean, but there’s just no oomph in the water. The swell direction is shifting around, but the heights are laughable.
The first real glimmer comes on Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. We’ve got a solid 1.4m (5ft) SSE swell rolling in with a period of 11 seconds, generating a combined energy of 503 – that’s a decent pulse. The wind is a light NNW breeze, which is a clean cross-off, setting up some nice lines. This is your standout window for the near future. The swell is a bit of a groundswell, so it might have a bit of a wait between sets, but the quality will be there. It’s an advanced break, so not for the groms. Crowds are likely here, so get in early.
The quality drops off that afternoon as the NE wind picks up to 25 km/h (15 mph), turning it messy. Monday the 3rd is smaller and ordinary, with knee-high dribble.
The next big event is a week-and-a-bit away. On Friday the 7th of August, we see a sizeable jump. The morning session brings a 2.0m (7ft) SSE swell (energy 829) with a light W wind at 10 km/h (6 mph) – that’s a clean, offshore flow. This is a solid, powerful swell, and at 2.0m (7ft) it’s pushing into expert-only territory. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell, and it’ll be a ripper if you’ve got the skills. Crowds will be inevitable.
The swell backs off a touch on Saturday the 8th, but the morning still offers a 1.5m (5ft) SSE swell with a WSW wind at 10 km/h (6 mph), keeping it clean. That’s another good option, though a bit smaller.
After that, we fade back into smaller, less exciting surf for the rest of the second week. There’s a small window on Wednesday the 12th morning with a 1.0m (3ft) SE swell and clean offshore winds, but it’s nothing to write home about.
So, to sum it up: the best on offer is the Sunday morning of the 2nd of August, with the Friday morning of the 7th being the bigger, more powerful runner-up. The rest of the period is a lot of waiting and watching.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNE 4 | SE 13 | SSW 6 | E 13 | NE 6 | S 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 |
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2 | 1 | 7 | 64 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 46 | 315 | 623 | 495 | 419 | 253 | 145 | 90 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:11AM1.05m | 8:08PM1.58m | 8:47AM1.10m | 8:43PM1.58m | 9:23AM1.14m | 9:17PM1.56m | 9:59AM1.19m | 9:52PM1.51m | 10:37AM1.23m | 10:29PM1.43m | 11:17AM1.27m | 11:10PM1.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:19AM0.20m | 1:38PM0.36m | 2:53AM0.16m | 2:17PM0.34m | 3:25AM0.14m | 2:56PM0.33m | 3:56AM0.13m | 3:37PM0.35m | 4:27AM0.13m | 4:21PM0.37m | 5:00AM0.15m | 5:09PM0.40m | |||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | NNE 4 | S 16 | S 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 |
13 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 539 | 357 | 1049 | 867 | 776 | 561 | 370 | 315 | 623 | 495 | 419 | 253 | 145 | 90 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 8 | SE 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 15 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | NE 7 | NE 4 | E 17 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 |
1 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 67 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 46 | 147 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | S 17 | SE 6 | SE 13 | E 13 | NE 6 | — | — | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 18 | NE 9 | E 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 14 | NE 5 |
2 | 23 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | NW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 3 | — | NW 2 | NNE 5 | WSW 4 |
1 | 5 | 16 | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 11 | 9 | — | 1 | 8 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 136 | 579 | 271 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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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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