Narrow Neck Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.97° S 153.43° E

Narrow Neck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Narrow Neck sea temperature is
20.9° C
0.1° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,111 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 21st Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board, let’s have a proper look at what’s comin’ our way.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next 16 days for Narrow Neck. The first few days start off rough, but there’s a couple of windows where it’ll clean up nicely. The real standout is Wednesday afternoon, the 22nd, and Thursday morning, the 23rd – that’s when the stars align. The water temp is sitting around 70°, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so nothin’ to worry about there.

The first surf worth paddling out for is Wednesday morning, 22nd July. It’s still a bit messy with a cross-onshore breeze, but the day gets much better. Wednesday afternoon, 22nd July, is where it’s at. The swell eases to a clean 4 ft out of the East with a 9-second period, combined energy of 467 (moderate), and the wind goes glassy. That’s smooth, clean, and perfect for a long session. The crowds can be around sometimes, but when it’s that glassy, it’s worth it.

Thursday morning, 23rd July, is another beauty. The swell drops a touch to 4 ft from the East, 8-second period, combined energy of 289 (moderate), and again, glassy conditions. The wind is light out of the WNW, which is offshore for this spot. That’ll have the waves lining up clean. This is the best of the lot for the next week or so.

After that, Friday through the weekend and into the next week, it gets pretty choppy and small. Thursday afternoon, 23rd, falls apart with onshore wind. Friday, 24th, is a write-off with fresh cross-onshore winds. Saturday, 25th, has a brief glassy morning but the swell is tiny at 3 ft and the energy is weak (158). Sunday, 26th, is even smaller – 1 ft and no energy.

There’s a big gap of poor surf from late Thursday 23rd right through to the end of the month. It’s mostly small, choppy, or just plain flat. The swell tries to pick up again on Tuesday the 29th, but the wind is still cross-onshore and messy.

Then, rollin’ into the first of August, we get a final standout. Saturday morning, 1st August, looks promising. The swell is 4 ft from the SE with a 10-second period, combined energy of 237 (moderate), and the wind is completely calm – glassy. That’s a proper morning session, clean and crisp. The offshore wind direction from the SSE is a bonus, keepin’ the faces smooth.

After that, it fades again. The rest of the second week is small and mostly blown out or onshore, with only a few brief moments of clean but tiny surf. The 4th of August has a moderate offshore wind, but the swell is only 3 ft, so it’s a grovel.

So, to sum it up: Wednesday afternoon 22nd and Thursday morning 23rd July are your best bets. The early part of the first week has the cleanest, most fun waves. The second week, keep an eye on Saturday morning 1st August – that’s a glassy gem. Otherwise, it’s a whole lot of small and choppy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri morning, calm by Sat morning).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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SW
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High Tide
1:53PM1.18m
1:34AM1.08m
3:00PM1.20m
2:28AM0.97m
4:10PM1.25m
3:37AM0.90m
5:09PM1.32m
4:53AM0.88m
5:56PM1.40m
5:56AM0.90m
6:37PM1.48m
6:45AM0.94m
7:14PM1.55m
Low Tide
8:01PM0.59m
8:11AM0.36m
9:24PM0.63m
9:00AM0.37m
10:45PM0.61m
9:53AM0.37m
11:48PM0.55m
10:45AM0.35m
00:36AM0.48m
11:33AM0.32m
1:16AM0.40m
12:18PM0.29m
1:51AM0.33m
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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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