Narrabeen-South surf break

Narrabeen-South surfForecast / NSW – Sydney North Coast / Australia

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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
20.1° 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 Sunday (May 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 17th May)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 20th May)13ft (4.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 21st May)21ft (6.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrabeen-South over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sat
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
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3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.1
E
9
2.1
E
9
2.2
E
9
2.1
ENE
9
2
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
10
4
SSW
9
3.5
S
10
4
S
11
6
S
12
6
S
13
6.5
S
13
5.5
S
12
4.5
S
11
4
S
10
3
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
295
781
683
715
794
645
573
432
528
631
2422
2740
3817
10190
11373
12763
8745
4922
3079
1665
777
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
5
NNW
10
N
10
NE
5
W
5
W
0
SW
5
WNW
20
SSW
25
SW
30
SW
15
SW
25
S
20
SSW
20
WSW
20
S
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
10
WSW
10
WSW
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
7:43PM1.75m
8:23AM1.22m
8:30PM1.79m
9:18AM1.18m
9:20PM1.79m
10:16AM1.12m
10:12PM1.75m
11:16AM1.08m
11:08PM1.67m
12:20PM1.05m
00:07AM1.56m
1:26PM1.06m
1:10AM1.45m
Low Tide
2:24AM-0.00m
2:00PM0.20m
3:17AM-0.04m
2:48PM0.25m
4:13AM-0.03m
3:39PM0.31m
5:11AM0.01m
4:34PM0.38m
6:10AM0.07m
5:36PM0.44m
7:10AM0.13m
6:45PM0.50m
8:09AM0.18m
cloud
thunderstorm
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:59
4:58
4:58
2
9
5
1
7
Temp °C
19
19
20
19
19
19
19
18
17
17
15
17
17
16
17
17
16
17
17
16
18
19
19
20
19
19
19
20
18
16
14
10
12
12
13
13
13
13
13
13
14
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
8
2
E
8
2.1
E
9
2.1
E
9
2.2
E
9
2.1
ENE
9
2
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
10
2.4
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
11
1.5
ENE
11
5
S
12
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.9
ESE
9
3
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
9
Energy kJ
295
559
683
715
794
645
573
432
528
631
1198
622
494
7613
184
143
106
75
121
1665
777
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
17
1
ENE
10
0.8
E
11
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
Energy kJ
3
5
5
227
144
200
159
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
18
Energy kJ
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
ENE
8
0.8
S
4
4
SSW
9
3.5
S
10
4
S
11
6
S
12
6
S
13
6.5
S
13
5.5
S
12
4.5
S
11
4
S
10
Energy kJ
781
18
2422
2740
3817
10190
11373
12763
8745
4922
3079
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
2
2
1
1
9
1
5
5
1
3
Distance (km)
37
1
1
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
80
2
100
2
2
56
1
2
4
2
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sydney North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
5
2
9
9
5
5
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
7
4
9
9
9
9
6
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
4
7
4
4
4
4
7
4
9
9
9
9
9
5
6
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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