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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 20 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
19.9° 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Narrabeen-South in the next 16 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 20th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 24th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
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 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | S 8 | S 8 | E 12 | |
1417 | 938 | 1087 | 1224 | 771 | 408 | 329 | 231 | 884 | 530 | 1250 | 1401 | 1392 | 1575 | 1423 | 1321 | 1076 | 776 | 724 | 609 | 625 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:16AM1.08m | 11:08PM1.67m | 12:20PM1.05m | 00:07AM1.56m | 1:26PM1.06m | 1:10AM1.45m | 2:32PM1.10m | 2:14AM1.34m | 3:31PM1.17m | 3:17AM1.24m | 4:23PM1.25m | 4:17AM1.17m | 5:07PM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:34PM0.38m | 6:10AM0.07m | 5:36PM0.44m | 7:10AM0.13m | 6:45PM0.50m | 8:09AM0.18m | 8:02PM0.53m | 9:02AM0.22m | 9:18PM0.52m | 9:50AM0.26m | 10:27PM0.47m | 10:33AM0.29m | 11:26PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | 9 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | ENE 10 | S 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | SSE 8 |
 kJ | 1137 | 432 | 838 | 296 | 250 | 196 | 139 | 231 | 884 | 530 | 1250 | 1401 | 1392 | 1575 | 1423 | 1321 | 1076 | 776 | 594 | 491 | 273 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | — | ENE 10 | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 8 | S 8 | E 11 | S 21 | S 18 | S 15 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | — | E 12 |
| kJ | 585 | — | 363 | — | 5 | 5 | 16 | 46 | 29 | 403 | 9 | 25 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 43 | 63 | 28 | — | 625 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 10 | SSW 8 | S 21 | — | S 10 | — | — | S 17 | S 10 | — | — | — | S 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 53 | 19 | 22 | 9 | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 8 | — | — | — | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | S 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — |
| kJ | 1417 | 938 | 1087 | 1224 | 771 | 408 | 329 | 179 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 29 | 706 | 724 | 609 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 4 | 0 | 86 | 86 | 4 | 55 | 55 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0 |
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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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