Narrabeen-South Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate. Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for Narrabeen-South.

Look, the next week or so is a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a definite standout session for the crew who know what they’re doing. Don’t get too excited about the start, because it’s pretty flat and ordinary until we get a pulse of proper energy rolling in.

We kick off on Tuesday the 15th with tiny, weak waves. There’s a small 3ft NE swell pushing through but it’s only got 7 seconds of period behind it, so it’s gutless. Combined energy is only 110 (weak). The morning has a light cross-off breeze which keeps it clean, but honestly, it’s barely surfable. By the afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it’s a write-off.

Wednesday the 16th is where things get interesting, but not for the faint-hearted. A big southerly swell arrives, jumping to 12ft with a 10-second period. The combined energy is absolutely pumping at 2553 (very strong). This is too big for most, and only for experts. The wind is a solid cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but this is a serious step up. Definitely not for beginners. If you’re not an expert, stay on the beach for this one.

Thursday the 17th morning is your best bet in this whole run. The swell drops to a still-chunky 8ft from the south, period at 10 seconds, and the energy is still strong at 1321. The wind is offshore from the SSW at 9 mph. That’s clean, lined-up surf for experienced surfers. This is the standout. Afternoon turns ugly with a cross-onshore breeze chopping it up.

Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th are on the fade. Swell drops below 5ft, and the winds are messy. Friday morning has a 5ft south swell but a light cross-on breeze, making it marginal. Saturday morning offers a tiny 3ft south swell with a cross-off breeze – clean but small. The energy is weak (257). Nothing to write home about.

Sunday the 20th is flat and glassy in the morning with a tiny 2ft south swell and no wind. Combined energy is just 85. It’s pretty but barely worth paddling out for.

Then there’s a gap of a few days of poor conditions until Tuesday the 22nd. That morning brings a solid 8ft south swell with 9-second period and a moderate 944 energy. The wind is a gentle cross-off, keeping it clean. That’s another good window for experienced surfers, but it’s not as good as Thursday the 17th.

The rest of the run into the end of the month is mostly messy, with onshore winds and smaller, short-period swells. The 27th (Sunday) morning shows a 5ft NE swell with a cross-off breeze and clean conditions, but the period is short (7 seconds) and energy is moderate at 505. It’s surfable but not a standout.

Bottom line: The clear winner is Thursday the 17th morning at Narrabeen-South. Solid 8ft south swell, offshore wind, clean, and only for advanced surfers. That’s the one to circle. The big 12ft pulse on Wednesday is for the hardcore only. The rest is either small, windy, or both.

Stay safe out there.

- Rusty

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