Narrabeen-North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, gather 'round. Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Narrabeen-North. It's a quiet start, I gotta be honest with you. We're looking at a solid 16-day window, but the first week is a bit of a write-off for any decent paddle. We've got a run of days from the 27th of July right through to the 1st of August where the waves are just flat or junky. The combined energy is down in the single digits or low teens for most of that, and the wind is all over the place, mostly cross-shore or onshore. It's a bit of a lull, and for a spot like this that's usually very consistent, it's a bit frustrating. The water temp is sitting right on 64°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least the rubber won't feel any colder than usual.

Then, things start to perk up. The first real glimmer comes on Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning session is the pick. We've got a clean, 4ft SSE swell rolling in with a light offshore breeze. The combined energy is a solid 252, which is proper moderate energy. It's not a massive day, but it's the first real chance to wet a line without fighting a washing machine. The winds are light and offshore – that's gold for Narrabeen-North. It's a clean peak, but don't expect it to be empty; it's a "often" crowded spot, so get there early.

Now, hold onto your boardies, because the real standout is a ways off but it's a beauty. Mark your calendar for the morning of the 8th of August. The models are showing a 12ft SE swell, with very strong wave energy (2736). The wind is a perfect light WSW offshore. This is a big, serious swell. For most of us, this is going to be too big to handle – it's over 8ft, so it's strictly for experts only. The wave comment even says it's too big for this break. This is for the experienced crew on a step-up board. It's a long period groundswell at 11 seconds, so the sets will have some proper punch, and the gaps between them will be longer. For the 9th of August, Sunday morning, the swell drops to 7ft from the SE, still with clean NW offshore winds and energy at 1018. That's a powerful, clean day for experienced surfers who can handle the size.

So, the lay of the land: flat and frustrating for the first five days, a small, clean window on the 2nd, and then a serious, expert-only swell around the 8th and 9th. If you're in the intermediate bracket, the 2nd of August is your best bet. If you're charging, the 8th and 9th are the ones to watch, but they're a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the charts.

Rusty.

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