Narrow Neck Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.97° S 153.43° E

Narrow Neck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Narrow Neck sea temperature is
20.0° C
0.8° 

Narrow Neck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Narrow Neck surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with 187 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with E 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Narrow Neck in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 21st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 21st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty with the imperial numbers. I gotta be straight with you: Narrow Neck is quiet for now. From August 19 all the way through the 30th, the surf is mostly poor. The odd morning, like the 21st, might show a clean 0.9m (3ft) wave from the east with glass, but that's about the size of it. Combined energy readings down in the 60-80 range confirm it's weak. The swell period stays under 8 seconds, so it's short-period wind chop.

Things finally wake up as we hit September. The combined energy jumps to over 200 on the 1st and pushes towards 338 by the 2nd, with swell size climbing to 1.7m (6ft) from the SE by Thursday the 3rd. The period gets longer too, stretching past 15 seconds at one point, which means proper groundswell with more power and longer lulls. But here’s the catch: the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore. That size and period won't matter much if it's choppy. It starts looking better for kite surfers than paddle surfers because of the wind direction.

If I had to pick one session, it's Friday morning, August 21. A tiny 3ft easterly swell, glassy conditions, and the water temp is 68°F—about normal for the season. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only clean window in this entire run. Past that, you're gambling on a wind change. I’d wait and see.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
00:45AM0.95m
2:07PM1.18m
1:41AM0.84m
3:23PM1.20m
3:04AM0.79m
4:32PM1.25m
4:42AM0.80m
5:25PM1.33m
5:45AM0.86m
6:07PM1.41m
6:29AM0.94m
6:43PM1.48m
Low Tide
7:28PM0.58m
7:08AM0.37m
8:57PM0.61m
8:04AM0.41m
10:29PM0.58m
9:09AM0.42m
11:31PM0.50m
10:15AM0.40m
00:13AM0.42m
11:10AM0.36m
00:48AM0.33m
11:57AM0.31m
1:19AM0.26m
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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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