Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SE swell with 497 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with NNE 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's take a look at what's on the table for Narrow Neck over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this is a tough one. We're looking at a 16-day window with just about nothing to get excited about. The forecast is a long, flat run of "poor surf conditions" with next to no scoring potential. You're looking at a gap of several days where there's really no recommendation to speak of. It's the kind of stretch where you'd be better off checking the forecasts for a change, because this area tends to not stay this quiet for too long, but right now, it's a proper lull.
The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year, so no worries there.
The only break on the cards is Narrow Neck, a reef setup that's generally consistent and beginner-friendly. But the problem is the swell. The first few days show tiny, weak waves – we're talking 1.0ft to 3ft, mostly from the SE with short periods under 10 seconds. The combined wave energy is pathetic, barely cracking 100 (47-62). It's just not doing anything.
You get a slight flicker on the afternoon of the 10th of September with a 6ft swell from the SE, and the combined energy jumps to 501, which is actually moderate. But the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 22 mph, killing any chance of quality. That's a miss.
Then there's a little window on the 13th of September with a 1.0ft swell but a very long 19-second period from the SE. That's a groundswell, but it's so small it's not going to wrap in properly. The cross-onshore wind doesn't help either.
The only times the wind turns light and glassy are on the 6th of September afternoon – but that's a 3ft, 6-second wave. Not exactly a standout.
Honestly, if you're a paddle surfer, this is a write-off. The setup with the onshore wind and small, weak swell looks more like a kite surfer's playground than anything for a board. For a true surfer, there's nothing here to recommend. Keep your eyes peeled for a change in the forecast, because this blank run won't last forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SE 6 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 4 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 26 | 41 | 52 | 15 | 124 | 48 | 31 | 42 | 208 | 157 | 122 | 92 | 31 | 497 | 321 | 124 | 99 | 63 | 108 | 159 | 91 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:23PM1.48m | 5:01AM0.94m | 5:31PM1.56m | 6:05AM1.05m | 6:25PM1.63m | 6:54AM1.16m | 7:12PM1.65m | 7:37AM1.27m | 7:53PM1.64m | 8:17AM1.34m | 8:32PM1.57m | 8:56AM1.39m | 9:08PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:24PM0.38m | 10:35AM0.34m | 00:17AM0.27m | 11:41AM0.26m | 1:00AM0.19m | 12:37PM0.18m | 1:39AM0.13m | 1:26PM0.13m | 2:14AM0.09m | 2:11PM0.11m | 2:48AM0.09m | 2:54PM0.14m | 3:20AM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 25 | 28 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | ESE 5 | E 9 | SE 10 | NE 7 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | E 15 | SE 23 | ESE 7 | SE 11 | SE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 26 | 41 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 48 | 9 | 7 | 208 | 157 | 122 | 92 | 31 | 4 | 20 | 124 | 31 | 63 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | NE 6 | NE 7 | E 10 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 15 | SE 11 | SE 15 | SE 11 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 16 | 55 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | 4 | 18 | 33 | 40 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 11 | — | E 9 | NE 8 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 15 | — | — | SE 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | — | SE 18 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | — | 15 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 33 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | N 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 10 | — | SE 8 | SE 4 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 3 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 122 | 52 | — | 124 | — | 31 | 42 | 729 | — | — | — | 267 | 497 | 321 | 1 | 99 | 495 | 108 | 159 | 91 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 0 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 14 | 25 | 24 | 11 | 24 | 152 | 21 | 344 | 162 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 1 | 24 | 25 | 1 |
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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).
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