
Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with 2,664 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Narrow Neck this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Narrow Neck in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 1.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for our local waters.
It’s a pretty grim start, I gotta be honest. For the first week and a half, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing good. The wind is locked in from the south and southeast, hammering us with a strong cross-onshore breeze that’s just ruining any chance of clean waves. The swell is there, don’t get me wrong, but it’s a messy, short-period windswell that’s just all chop and no shape. The wave energy is weak to moderate for the first few days, but it’s all for nothing. This is a classic case of a beach/reef setup getting thrashed; to be honest, this would be more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle surfers.
The first real chance of a surfable wave doesn’t show up until Thursday, July 23rd. That’s a solid week of waiting. But man, it might just be worth it.
The Standout: Thursday, July 23rd – Morning Session
This is the only true highlight in the entire 16-day window. Narrow Neck is waking up to a glassy morning. The wind is dead calm, just a slight air, which means the surface will be clean as a whistle. The swell is a solid 7ft from the east, and it’s a proper groundswell with a period of 12 seconds. That’s a long-period swell, which means it’ll have real power and shape, especially for a reef. The combined energy is very strong. The water temp is about 70°, which is normal for this time of year.
This is for experienced surfers, though. At 7ft, it’s too big for beginners, and the long period will make it suck up and barrel on the reef. You’ll have long lulls between sets, making the paddle out easier, but when those sets come, they’ll be heavy. It’s a consistent spot, so there’ll be waves, but the crowd situation is listed as "sometimes" – so expect some company, but it won’t be a circus. This is the session to circle on the calendar.
After that, things get messy again. The wind swings back onshore, the swell drops, and we’re back to choppy, ordinary conditions for the rest of the week into the weekend. There’s a tiny glimmer on Monday, July 27th morning with another glassy period, but the swell is only 4ft with a 10-second period and weak energy. It’s surfable, but not a standout. By the end of the month, a light cross-offshore wind from the northwest appears, cleaning up the 3ft to 4ft east swell, but the energy is weak. It’ll be clean, small, and fun for a longboard if you’re desperate.
So, bottom line: the first week is a write-off. The only real, proper surf window is the morning of the 23rd. Everything else is either blown out or too small. The forecast for that far out is promising but less certain, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Sat night, moderate winds from the SSE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 388 | 361 | 262 | 327 | 403 | 816 | 1451 | 2664 | 2146 | 2062 | 1931 | 1832 | 1440 | 2083 | 802 | 711 | 878 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:16PM1.85m | 9:39AM1.20m | 10:00PM1.78m | 10:26AM1.21m | 10:43PM1.67m | 11:14AM1.20m | 11:25PM1.52m | 12:03PM1.19m | 00:07AM1.37m | 12:55PM1.18m | 00:49AM1.21m | 1:53PM1.18m | 1:34AM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:30PM0.17m | 3:54AM0.20m | 3:20PM0.20m | 4:38AM0.20m | 4:10PM0.25m | 5:20AM0.23m | 5:01PM0.33m | 6:01AM0.26m | 5:53PM0.42m | 6:42AM0.30m | 6:52PM0.52m | 7:25AM0.34m | 8:01PM0.59m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | SE 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
7 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 10 | 9 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1244 | 802 | 711 | 557 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | S 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 17 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — |
— | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | — | — | ESE 10 |
4 | 47 | 273 | 236 | 388 | 361 | 262 | 327 | 403 | 816 | 1451 | 2664 | 2146 | 2062 | 1931 | 1832 | 1440 | 2083 | — | — | 878 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 344 | 64 | 19 | 457 | 19 | 412 | 344 | 572 | 162 | 617 | 784 | 739 | 668 | 684 | 162 | 77 | 162 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 11 |
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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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