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Narrabeen-North surfForecast / NSW – Sydney North Coast / Australia
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Narrabeen-North surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Narrabeen-North sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Narrabeen-North this week:
The surf forecast for Narrabeen-North over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Narrabeen-North in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) 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 5.0m 11s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 25th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 26th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 27th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrabeen-North over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sun 31 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | |
1959 | 1723 | 1649 | 1447 | 1790 | 2315 | 2931 | 2065 | 1821 | 1496 | 1166 | 1018 | 851 | 742 | 597 | 934 | 904 | 763 | 563 | 520 | 295 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 3:17AM1.24m | 4:23PM1.26m | 4:16AM1.16m | 5:07PM1.34m | 5:11AM1.11m | 5:46PM1.42m | 6:01AM1.07m | 6:22PM1.47m | 6:46AM1.05m | 6:57PM1.52m | 7:29AM1.04m | 7:32PM1.54m | 8:10AM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:50AM0.25m | 10:27PM0.48m | 10:32AM0.28m | 11:26PM0.42m | 11:11AM0.31m | 00:17AM0.35m | 11:47AM0.33m | 1:00AM0.29m | 12:23PM0.35m | 1:41AM0.25m | 12:59PM0.37m | 2:20AM0.22m | 1:35PM0.38m | ||||||||
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | |
— | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | |
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 74 | 8 | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 16 |
20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | S 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
1959 | 1723 | 1649 | 1447 | 1790 | 22 | 2322 | 2065 | 1821 | 1496 | 1166 | 1018 | 851 | 742 | 597 | 934 | 904 | 763 | 563 | 520 | 295 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | S 17 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | E 10 | S 17 | S 15 | SSE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | N 8 |
3 | 6 | 43 | 59 | 46 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 74 | 22 | 17 | 112 | 11 | 21 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 17 | S 15 | S 10 | N 10 | NE 9 | S 14 | NE 8 | N 8 | — |
— | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | S 8 | S 6 | S 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2315 | 2931 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 134 | 114 | 277 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 39 | 127 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 290 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 82 | 2 | 70 | 324 |
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Information about the Narrabeen-North Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Narrabeen-North provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Narrabeen-North can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Narrabeen-North 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-North) 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-North 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.
Narrabeen-North is 5 km (3 miles) from Dee Why. If you plan a holiday in Sydney North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dee Why. Dee Why has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












