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Narrow Neck Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Gold Coast (23 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
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Narrow Neck surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Narrow Neck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Narrow Neck sea temperature is
24.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Thursday (May 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Narrow Neck in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 21st May) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 21st May) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 19th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 82mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wed 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | |
327 | 310 | 310 | 519 | 392 | 244 | 453 | 384 | 281 | 380 | 413 | 461 | 461 | 586 | 601 | 588 | 822 | 893 | 830 | 792 | 747 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 5:40AM1.40m | 6:24PM1.57m | 6:31AM1.39m | 7:09PM1.70m | 7:20AM1.36m | 7:56PM1.80m | 8:10AM1.32m | 8:44PM1.86m | 9:01AM1.26m | 9:34PM1.87m | 9:54AM1.20m | 10:26PM1.84m | 10:51AM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:41PM0.47m | 11:53AM0.30m | 00:36AM0.41m | 12:33PM0.26m | 1:29AM0.36m | 1:15PM0.24m | 2:23AM0.33m | 1:59PM0.24m | 3:17AM0.33m | 2:44PM0.26m | 4:14AM0.35m | 3:34PM0.31m | 5:14AM0.38m | 4:27PM0.38m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 22 | 7 | 6 | |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 8 | ESE 8 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 9 |
 kJ | 21 | 8 | 8 | 279 | 232 | 3 | 186 | 196 | 281 | 380 | 413 | 461 | 461 | 586 | — | — | 601 | 606 | — | — | 747 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 16 | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | 28 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | — |
| kJ | 327 | 310 | 310 | 519 | 392 | 244 | 453 | 384 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 601 | 588 | 822 | 893 | 830 | 792 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 14 | 24 | 25 | 16 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 284 | 708 | 284 | 160 | 240 | 284 | 231 | 240 |
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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.
Narrow Neck is 3 km (2 miles) from Southport. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Southport. Southport has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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