
Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SE swell with 2,036 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Narrow Neck this week:
The surf forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Narrow Neck in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you—this 16-day window for Narrow Neck is a tough one to call a classic. The whole forecast is a long, quiet stretch with very little to get excited about. The first few days are a complete write-off, so we’re looking at a gap of about three days before anything even remotely surfable pops up.
The first real chance comes on Saturday morning, 11th July. The swell is tiny, just 3ft out of the SE, but the wind is glassy—WNW at 3 mph. That’s a major positive, it’ll be clean as a whistle. The combined energy is weak (216), so don’t expect much push, but for a beginner-friendly reef, it’s about as good as it gets in this flat spell. The water temp is 71°F, pretty much normal for this time of year.
Saturday afternoon sees a bit more juice, with a 3ft ESE swell and a period of 12 seconds—that’s a long-period groundswell, which means better shaped waves but longer lulls between sets. The combined energy jumps to moderate (548), which is the standout pulse of the whole outlook. Wind is a gentle cross-shore from the NNE at 9 mph, so it’ll be a bit bumpy but still surfable. Keep in mind, this spot can get crowded sometimes, so expect company.
Sunday morning, 12th July, offers clean 3ft waves with a moderate offshore breeze from the WNW at 12 mph. The energy is weak (141) and the swell is small, but it’s rideable. By Sunday afternoon, the swell drops to 2ft and the energy is very weak (90). After that, from Monday 13th right through to Friday 17th, the surf is basically non-existent. We’re talking flat, with swell heights under 2ft and combined energy below 100 for days.
There’s a slight flicker on Friday morning, 17th July, with 1ft from the SE and a clean offshore wind. The energy is still weak (80) and the period is 11 seconds, so it’s a long-period groundswell. It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but it’s nothing to write home about. Saturday 18th sees a glassy 1ft from the SE with a 13-second period—very clean, but tiny. The energy is a measly 50.
The rest of the outlook from Sunday 19th through Thursday 23rd is a flat, windy mess. Swell sizes hover around 0.7ft to 2ft, with most days showing poor conditions and weak energy. A few windows of clean offshore winds pop up, but with no swell to back them, it’s a no-go. The best of a bad bunch is Saturday morning, 18th July, and even that is a stretch.
Honestly, if you’re in the water, the standout is Saturday morning, 11th July—glassy, clean, and the only time the conditions align. But don’t expect a barrel. The long-period swell on Saturday afternoon has more energy, but the wind will chop it up. For the rest, it’s a waiting game. This is a quiet period for the area, so it’s not unusual to see a blank run like this. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d be finding something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed morning, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
875 | 778 | 1745 | 453 | 354 | 356 | 250 | 265 | 220 | 115 | 275 | 180 | 141 | 90 | 65 | 35 | 32 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 2:27PM1.28m | 2:21AM1.19m | 3:36PM1.37m | 3:30AM1.12m | 4:46PM1.49m | 4:48AM1.08m | 5:51PM1.62m | 6:02AM1.08m | 6:49PM1.74m | 7:05AM1.10m | 7:41PM1.82m | 8:01AM1.14m | 8:30PM1.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:38PM0.59m | 8:52AM0.35m | 10:03PM0.57m | 9:50AM0.33m | 11:23PM0.51m | 10:50AM0.30m | 00:31AM0.43m | 11:49AM0.25m | 1:29AM0.34m | 12:45PM0.21m | 2:21AM0.26m | 1:39PM0.18m | 3:09AM0.22m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
— | — | 615 | 453 | 354 | 356 | 250 | 265 | 220 | 115 | 275 | 180 | 141 | 90 | 65 | 35 | 32 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 14 | — | — | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 79 | — | — | 101 | 273 | 84 | 40 | 25 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | S 10 | — | SE 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | S 3 | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 2 | WNW 3 | WNW 2 | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — |
875 | 778 | 1745 | 1254 | 3 | — | — | 778 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 24 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 8 | 19 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 82 | 330 | 298 |
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Information about the Narrow Neck Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Narrow Neck provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Narrow Neck can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Narrow Neck 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 (Narrow Neck) 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 Narrow Neck 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.
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