Narrabeen-South Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for Narrabeen-South. This spot’s an exposed beachie that loves a south swell, and it’s got a solid run of consistency, but you’re gonna need to pick your moments. Water temp is sitting at 63°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, nothing wild there.

Alright, straight up, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are pretty grim – small surf around 2ft to 3ft, but onshore or cross-on winds are chopping it up, and the combined energy is weak to moderate (280 and 196). Not worth paddling out.

Tuesday the 15th morning shows a glimmer – 3ft from the NE with a short 7-second period, light cross-off breeze and clean conditions, but the energy’s low (110). It’s surfable but ordinary, only a so-so window. Afternoon goes downhill.

Now, Wednesday the 16th morning is a massive standout – but only for the experienced crew. We’re looking at a solid 10ft south swell, 9-second period, with a fresh SSW offshore wind making it clean. The combined energy is cranking at 1617 – that’s strong. However, this is way too big for beginners, and even for most, it’s gonna be a handful. The afternoon pushes up to 13ft with even more energy (3200), still clean but again, expert territory only. Thursday the 17th keeps that big swell going – 10ft both morning and afternoon, clean with offshore winds, energy still massive (1955 to 2777). If you’re an experienced surfer and you love a challenge, this stretch from Wednesday the 16th through Thursday the 17th is the best on offer. Just know it’s heavy and not for the faint-hearted.

Friday the 18th drops right off – 6ft but cross-on and bumpy, not worth it. Saturday the 19th morning has a tiny 3ft south swell with a decent 11-second period and light cross-off wind, energy moderate (306) – clean but small. Afternoon goes flat and choppy. Sunday the 20th is flat.

Monday the 21st morning sees another big pulse – 10ft south swell, 10-second period, clean with light cross-off, energy strong (1694). Again, this is big and only for experts. Afternoon drops to 6ft but gets onshore and messy.

Tuesday the 22nd morning is a nice little window – 4ft south swell, light offshore from the west, clean, with moderate energy (213). It’s small but workable. Wednesday the 23rd is tiny and weak.

Thursday the 24th morning shapes up nicely – 3ft south swell, 11-second period, with a moderate SSW offshore wind keeping it clean. Energy is moderate (388). This is a solid, surfable option for a range of abilities. Afternoon gets rain and bigger but messy.

Friday the 25th is average at best – rain showers, messy, not calling me out.

Saturday the 26th morning is a beauty – 6ft from the NE, 9-second period, and glassy conditions with barely a breath of wind. Energy is moderate (440). That’s clean, fun, and workable for intermediates and above. Afternoon gets onshore and blown out.

Sunday the 27th is poor – small and onshore.

Monday the 28th morning is another standout for experienced surfers – 8ft south swell, 11-second period, light cross-off breeze, clean. Energy is strong (1508). That’s a solid, powerful swell with clean conditions – but again, it’s big, so only for those with skills. Afternoon drops to 7ft but gets rain and a stronger cross-off.

So, if I’m picking the best of the bunch: Wednesday the 16th through Thursday the 17th for the big, clean, powerful south swell – but that’s for experts only. For the everyday surfer, Saturday the 26th morning with glassy 6ft NE swell is a real treat, and Thursday the 24th morning with 3ft clean offshore conditions is also a solid call. Crowds at Narrabeen-South can be often, so expect company on those good windows.

Rusty.

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