Narrabeen-North Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.70° S 151.31° E

Narrabeen-North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Narrabeen-North sea temperature is
17.6° C
0.5° 

Narrabeen-North surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Narrabeen-North surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 538 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with SE swell.

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 Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Narrabeen-North in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 10th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrabeen-North over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty here.

Right off the bat, things are looking pretty average for our stretch of beach. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak surf with poor quality on the cards for the next week and a half. The swell energy is mostly in the weak range, with numbers like 31 and 34 in the early days, so don’t get too excited yet.

Wednesday the 5th is a total write-off. Tiny 1ft to 1ft waves with a cross-off breeze, and the energy is just not there. The swell direction is straight out of the east, but there’s nothing behind it. Thursday and Friday stay in that same flat, weak pattern, with wave heights barely scraping 1ft. It’s the kind of surf that’ll have you checking your board for dings instead of paddling out.

We do get a little pulse of life on Saturday the 8th morning. The wind goes glassy, and we see a 2ft SSE swell with a period of 9 seconds. It’s surfable, but seriously ordinary. Energy is still weak at 72. If you’re desperate, that’s your window, but keep the expectations low.

Then we go quiet again until Monday the 10th. This is the first real sign of something bigger. We’ve got a 6ft ENE swell coming in, and the energy jumps up to 535, which is moderate to strong. The wind is a fresh cross-off, which means it should be clean, but the guidance still calls it marginal due to questionable tides. Still, that’s the biggest size we’ve seen, and with the offshore wind, it might be worth a look before the afternoon drops back to 4ft.

After that, it fades back into small, weak surf for another few days. Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are back to 2ft to 2ft with weak energy. The wind is offshore, but the ocean is just not cooperating.

Now, I’m looking at the back half of this window, and there’s finally something worth circling on the calendar. On Monday the 18th, the setup changes big time. We get a 5ft SSE south swell with a 10-second period, and the energy is pumping at 568. The wind on the morning is a light WSW cross-off, which should have those lines holding up nicely. This is the standout of the whole period. The size and the conditions finally line up. Just be aware it’s a beach break, and with a longer period like that, it might be breaking a little straight. But overall, this is the best we’re getting.

The following Thursday the 20th is also showing some promise with a 3ft SE swell at 10 seconds and light WNW winds in the morning. It’s a step down in size, but it should be clean and fun, with the energy at 273. That’s a solid runner-up.

Now, for the water temp – Narrabeen-North is sitting at 64°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

So, to sum it up: the first nine days are a grind with weak energy and tiny surf. The 10th throws us a bone with some size but is a bit touch and go. The real standout is Monday the 18th – that’s your day to make plans. Thursday the 20th is a good backup.

Stay patient, and keep the board waxed.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat morning, strong winds from the NW by Sun night).

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
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Period (s)
0.3
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
12
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.7
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8
1.1
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9
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9
1.6
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8
1.8
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9
1.3
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9
0.7
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9
0.5
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9
0.5
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10
0.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
27
8
16
25
29
27
110
47
45
30
61
184
134
381
535
276
84
48
62
57
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
10
WSW
15
W
10
W
10
E
10
NW
10
W
15
SE
10
W
5
WNW
20
NE
10
N
15
N
15
NNE
45
NW
35
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35
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15
WNW
10
WNW
15
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10
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
12:53PM1.34m
00:57AM1.10m
1:52PM1.38m
2:12AM1.01m
2:58PM1.43m
3:37AM0.97m
4:06PM1.51m
4:57AM0.99m
5:10PM1.60m
6:04AM1.05m
6:09PM1.69m
7:00AM1.12m
7:01PM1.76m
Low Tide
7:11PM0.44m
7:06AM0.31m
8:29PM0.42m
8:06AM0.36m
9:51PM0.36m
9:15AM0.39m
11:05PM0.26m
10:25AM0.37m
00:08AM0.15m
11:30AM0.33m
1:02AM0.06m
12:29PM0.27m
1:50AM-0.01m
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Feels °C
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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.

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