Narrabeen-North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright everyone, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Narrabeen-North over the next couple of weeks.

It’s a slow burner. The first real surfable waves don’t appear until Sunday morning, the 9th of August, with a small 3ft swell from the ENE. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but it’s not going to get you too excited. The combined swell energy is moderate (163). Sunday afternoon picks up a bit to 4ft, still from the ENE, with a cross-off wind, but it gets a bit breezier.

Now, Monday the 10th of August is where things get a bit more serious. We’ve got a solid 7ft ENE swell, with a fresh offshore wind from the NW. That’s a clean look, but with that size, it’s firmly in expert territory and a bit much for the beginners. The combined energy is strong (749). The afternoon drops back to 6ft, still offshore and clean.

Then the swell drops off a cliff. From Tuesday the 11th of August right through to the 19th of August, it’s pretty grim. We’re talking ankle-to-knee-high dribble, with heights staying under 2ft for most of that stretch. The wind is all over the place, but it doesn't matter because there’s no power. The combined energy falls into the double digits, and you’re looking at a long, flat spell.

There is a light at the end of the tunnel. On the morning of Thursday the 20th of August, we get a 4ft ENE swell, but the real news is the wind: glassy. It’s dead calm and clean, and the combined energy is moderate (173). The waves are surfable, but it’s ordinary. The real standout looks to be Sunday the 23rd of August. The morning shows a 5ft groundswell from the ENE, with a period of 11 seconds, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is strong (593). That’s the one to aim for. The afternoon stays at 5ft, but the wind goes cross-shore, so the morning is your best bet.

Narrabeen-North is a very consistent beach and sandbar break, and it’s exposed to the ENE swell. The water temperature is sitting at 63°, which is about average for this time of year. It’s an advanced spot, and crowds are often here, so expect some company.

To wrap it up, the best of the lot is the morning of the 23rd of August. The bigger swell and glassy wind will give you the cleanest waves. The Monday the 10th is also one for the experienced crew, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on the forecast.

Rusty.

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