Narrabeen-South Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a couple of real gems coming through for Narrabeen-South if you’re patient.

The first decent surf window is a bit of a tease. Monday the 31st of August, the morning session is looking sweet with a 3ft south swell, glassy conditions thanks to a light NNE breeze, and solid wave energy (271). It’s a clean start, but the afternoon gets blown out by a NE wind. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

Then we hit a bit of a dry spell. From Monday afternoon all the way through to Saturday the 5th of September, it’s pretty ordinary. Mostly small, messy, or onshore winds. The swell dips and the winds are all over the shop. There’s a brief moment Wednesday morning with a clean 2ft SSW swell, but it’s tiny. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s the standout. Sunday the 6th of September morning is the pick of the first week. We’ve got a solid 6ft south swell with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the ESE. It’s clean, the wave energy is pumping (613), and the break is very consistent. This is your morning. It’s a bit too big for beginners but good for the rest of us. Crowds are likely at this spot, so get in early.

Monday the 7th morning still holds some size at 5ft south swell with a longer 12-second period, but the wind is cross-on from the north, making it a bit lumpy. The afternoon is similar. Not poor, but not the standout.

The second week gets interesting. Wednesday the 9th of September morning sees a massive 12ft south swell with a period of 11 seconds and very strong wave energy (2731). The wind is cross-off from the SSE, so the break is clean. But honestly, that’s too big for most of us. This is for experts only. The afternoon drops to 8ft but picks up a fresh breeze, so it’s still heavy.

There’s a nice little window late in the run. Sunday the 13th of September morning and afternoon both have a clean 3ft south swell (11-second period) with light cross-off winds. It’s small but clean, and the wave energy is moderate (248 and 273). A good option for a longboard or a fun session.

The final highlight is Tuesday the 15th of September morning. A 8ft south swell with a short 7-second period, but the wind is glassy from the NNE, and the wave energy is very strong (623). This is for the more experienced crew, but it’s going to be a clean, powerful morning.

So, if you’re looking for the best of the best, hit Sunday the 6th of September morning for the cleanest combo of size and glass. Or, if you’re an expert, Wednesday the 9th of September morning is a big, clean beast. Tuesday the 15th morning is also a solid, glassy option for the more advanced.

Stay safe, and keep an eye on the wind.

Rusty.

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