Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SE swell with 204 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
79 | 114 | 121 | 73 | 85 | 87 | 85 | 107 | 99 | 84 | 91 | 89 | 90 | 113 | 204 | 115 | 122 | 108 | 113 | 122 | 88 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:25PM1.33m | 5:45AM0.86m | 6:07PM1.41m | 6:29AM0.94m | 6:43PM1.48m | 7:06AM1.03m | 7:17PM1.54m | 7:40AM1.11m | 7:50PM1.57m | 8:13AM1.20m | 8:23PM1.58m | 8:46AM1.27m | 8:56PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:15AM0.40m | 00:13AM0.42m | 11:10AM0.36m | 00:48AM0.33m | 11:57AM0.31m | 1:19AM0.26m | 12:39PM0.26m | 1:48AM0.20m | 1:18PM0.21m | 2:16AM0.15m | 1:55PM0.18m | 2:45AM0.13m | 2:33PM0.17m | 3:15AM0.13m | |||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 |
79 | 114 | 79 | 73 | 85 | 87 | 85 | 107 | 99 | 84 | 91 | 89 | 90 | 113 | 149 | 115 | 122 | 108 | 113 | 122 | 88 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | NE 10 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | NE 8 | — | NE 7 | NE 9 | S 10 | S 8 | NNE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 11 | 39 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 9 | E 12 | S 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 5 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | — | NE 12 | — | S 16 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SE 14 | NE 7 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | 6 | — | 5 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | E 7 | ENE 7 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | NNE 7 | — | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 5 | — | — | — |
2 | 104 | 121 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | 56 | — | 23 | 18 | 204 | 107 | 94 | 13 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 16 |
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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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