Narrow Neck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Narrow Neck for the next couple of weeks.

The first stretch is a bit of a downer, to be honest. We’ve got tiny, weak surf to start, and it’s gonna be a few days before there’s anything worth getting excited about. Water temp is about 69°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year, so no worries there.

Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are poor. We’re looking at small, short-period swell, around 3ft, but the wind’s messy, and the energy is weak (167 and 218). Not worth the effort.

Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are cleaner, with some light winds and a bit of glass, but the swell is still tiny, only 2ft or so, and the energy is weak (71-93). Could be a fun longboard session if you’re keen, but it’s not going to be anything special.

Then comes the dead spell. From Thursday the 13th through the 20th, it’s basically a washout. Onshore winds, choppy seas, and generally poor conditions. There’s a real pulse of energy around the 18th with 6-7ft of swell, but it’s accompanied by strong onshore winds and rain. That’s going to be a messy, lumpy ocean, not a surf forecast. This setup looks way better for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

We see some serious size on the 20th, with swell hitting 8ft and the energy readings going off the charts (2285 and 2111). But the wind is still onshore, so the surf will be a chaotic mess. That’s one for the experts only, and even they’ll be in for a tough session.

Now, the standout. After that long stretch of nothing, Friday morning the 21st of August is the one. The wind drops out completely, going glassy, and we’ve still got a solid 6ft of east swell with a 10-second period. The energy is solid (682), and conditions look very good. This is the cleanest, most promising window in the entire forecast. Narrow Neck, a reef break, can handle this size, and with that glassy surface, it’s going to be the pick of the week.

The weekend of the 23rd and 24th still has some solid swell, around 5-6ft, but the wind will be more of a cross-offshore. It’ll still be clean and fun, especially on the 23rd morning with a moderate offshore breeze. Not quite as perfect as Friday, but definitely worth a look.

So, to sum it up: don’t bother this week. The real action starts on Friday the 21st. Get your gear ready for that, and the weekend after should offer some fun, clean waves too. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but early signs are looking good.

Rusty.

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