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Narrabeen-South Surf Forecast
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Narrabeen-South surfForecast / NSW – Sydney North Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Narrabeen-South surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Narrabeen-South sea temperature is
20.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Narrabeen-South this week:
The surf forecast for Narrabeen-South over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Narrabeen-South in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 14th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 19th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrabeen-South over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SE 7 | SSE 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | S 9 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | |
261 | 250 | 172 | 123 | 84 | 97 | 131 | 149 | 118 | 58 | 339 | 671 | 537 | 550 | 562 | 560 | 586 | 655 | 650 | 819 | 1376 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:32PM1.41m | 5:39AM1.27m | 6:14PM1.55m | 6:34AM1.27m | 6:58PM1.66m | 7:28AM1.26m | 7:43PM1.75m | 8:23AM1.22m | 8:30PM1.79m | 9:18AM1.18m | 9:20PM1.79m | 10:16AM1.12m | 10:12PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:03AM0.18m | 11:45PM0.31m | 11:46AM0.16m | 00:38AM0.19m | 12:30PM0.15m | 1:31AM0.08m | 1:14PM0.17m | 2:24AM-0.00m | 2:00PM0.20m | 3:17AM-0.04m | 2:48PM0.25m | 4:13AM-0.03m | 3:39PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — |
3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 17 | |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 |
 kJ | 60 | 250 | 120 | 81 | 84 | 97 | 131 | 149 | 118 | 58 | 339 | 671 | 537 | 550 | 562 | 560 | — | — | — | — | 1010 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 9 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 32 | 38 | 21 | 20 | 78 | 60 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 53 | 12 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | S 17 | E 11 | S 12 | E 10 | E 10 | S 15 | SE 15 | ENE 9 | SSE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 136 | 53 | 21 | 28 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 34 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 261 | 113 | 172 | 123 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 586 | 655 | 650 | 819 | 1376 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 380 | 607 | 171 | 171 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 125 | 1 | 21 | 322 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 5 |
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Information about the Narrabeen-South Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Narrabeen-South provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Narrabeen-South can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Narrabeen-South 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-South) 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-South 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-South is 3 km (2 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.
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