Surf Forecasts:
Narrabeen-North surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SSE swell with 232 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with SSE 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 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrabeen-North over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got on the cards.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim start. For the first six days, from Thursday the 13th right through to Tuesday the 18th, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. We’re looking at tiny, weak swell, and the wind’s all over the shop – onshore, cross-on, choppy. You’d be wasting your time. The energy in the water is pathetic, with readings like 54, 35, even down to 17. Just leave the boards in the shed.
Things finally get a pulse on Wednesday the 19th. The morning glass-off at Narrabeen-North is a real tease. The swell is only 4ft from the ESE, and the period is a short 6 seconds, but the wind is glassy. The energy is moderate at 120. It’s surfable, but only just. It’s the first real chance to get wet without getting hammered by junk. That glassy window is your one shot that day before the onshore kicks in.
The rest of that week is still ordinary. Thursday the 20th morning is another glassy moment, but the swell drops to 2ft. Too small to get excited about. Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd see a bit more life with a clean, cross-off wind and the swell hanging around 3ft. The energy is picking up, with Friday morning at 140. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s clean.
Then Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th are the real standouts. Sunday’s got a clean 3ft to 4ft ENE swell, period stretching to 10 seconds, and a solid cross-off wind. The energy jumps to 175 and then a solid 255. Monday is similar: 4ft from the ENE, 10-second period, clean cross-off wind, energy at 231. This is the best run of the whole outlook. That ENE direction is right on the money for this spot. The swell is still manageable for most, not too big, not too small, and the conditions are clean. Expect some company though – crowds are often here.
After that, it fades again. Tuesday the 25th keeps the clean cross-off but the swell dips back under 3ft. Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are just poor – tiny, short period junk with cross-onshore wind. That Thursday morning the 27th shows a weird 16-second period from the SSE, but it’s only 0.7ft, so it’s useless.
So, if you’re picking your days, target Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th. That’s the most consistent, cleanest, and punchiest swell of the whole 16-day window. Everything else is either tiny, windy, or both.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
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49 | 54 | 35 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 232 | 116 | 175 | 176 | 145 | 75 | 99 | 49 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 8:34AM1.25m | 8:36PM1.75m | 9:17AM1.31m | 9:20PM1.66m | 9:59AM1.34m | 10:02PM1.53m | 10:40AM1.36m | 10:44PM1.37m | 11:22AM1.36m | 11:27PM1.21m | 12:05PM1.34m | 00:14AM1.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:33AM-0.04m | 2:13PM0.19m | 3:13AM-0.02m | 3:02PM0.19m | 3:51AM0.02m | 3:50PM0.23m | 4:27AM0.10m | 4:40PM0.28m | 5:01AM0.19m | 5:31PM0.36m | 5:36AM0.29m | 6:27PM0.43m | |||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 18 | S 7 | S 17 | S 7 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
108 | 54 | 408 | 217 | 219 | 114 | 180 | 290 | 104 | 192 | 89 | 107 | 146 | 116 | 76 | 75 | 99 | 49 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | S 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | S 17 | ENE 10 | S 12 | S 17 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SE 7 | S 11 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
49 | 5 | 35 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 17 | 18 | 94 | 20 | 66 | 22 | 40 | 31 | 47 | 57 | 38 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 19 | S 16 | S 18 | S 15 | S 15 | S 19 | — | ENE 10 | S 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 15 | — | S 8 | ENE 9 | S 11 | S 10 |
3 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 26 | 39 | 17 | 30 | — | 19 | 3 | 20 | 11 | 45 | — | 33 | 16 | 55 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | S 8 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | S 8 | — | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — |
9 | 161 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 401 | — | 232 | 116 | 175 | 176 | 145 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 1 | 162 | 174 | 174 | 18 | 174 | 174 | 88 | 204 | 19 |
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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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