
Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with 154 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty.
Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a tough stretch for Narrow Neck. We’re looking at a pretty lean run here. There’s a big gap right at the start. The first chance of anything rideable doesn’t show up until Tuesday the 4th of August, and even then, it’s only just surfable. The whole spell before that is just flat or junk.
The main story is a long period of onshore and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the SSE and SE, which are going to put a chop on anything that tries to show up. The swell direction is coming from the E and ENE for the first week, which isn’t ideal for this spot’s optimum NE direction. The combined energy is weak, often under 100, so there’s just no power.
Then we get a spike in swell on Sunday the 2nd of August – the combined energy jumps to 377 (moderate) in the afternoon, with waves around 4ft from the E at a short 7 seconds. But with onshore winds from the ESE at 9 mph, the conditions are just a mess. It’s a full cross-on situation.
The only real standout – and I’m using the term loosely – is Thursday the 13th. Wednesday morning the 12th has a small window of clean surf with light cross-offshore winds from the north and 2ft swell, but the energy is weak (69). The real interest is Thursday the 13th of August. The morning brings a 5ft swell from the SE at 11 seconds, with a combined energy of 469 (strong), and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNW at 12 mph. The afternoon gets even bigger at 6ft from the SE, with energy hitting 677 (very strong) and a steady 16 mph cross-offshore. Now, that’s a lot of power. The swell direction isn’t a perfect match for the optimum NE, but a long period groundswell from the SE will wrap in okay. The problem is the size – 6ft at this reef might be pushing it for beginners, but for anyone comfortable, that’s the best we’ll see. Crowds are possible here on a day like that.
Before that, on Tuesday the 11th, there’s a brief moment of pure glass – no wind at all in the morning, with 2ft from the SE at 11 seconds. That’s a long period groundswell, so it’ll have good shape but long waits between sets. The energy is low (56). It’s a nice paddle but not much to ride.
Everything else in between is just poor surf conditions with onshore wind. Don’t bother.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The best bet is Thursday the 13th of August for a proper session with some power and clean winds, but it’ll be a bit hefty for the less experienced. Tuesday the 11th morning offers a glassy, small window if you just want to get wet. Keep an eye on that Thursday – it’s the only real standout.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SSE 4 | NE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 36 | 34 | 22 | 30 | 74 | 143 | 110 | 154 | 88 | 94 | 84 | 60 | 44 | 33 | 35 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:22PM1.64m | 8:41AM1.10m | 8:55PM1.65m | 9:17AM1.14m | 9:28PM1.63m | 9:52AM1.18m | 10:02PM1.59m | 10:29AM1.22m | 10:38PM1.51m | 11:10AM1.25m | 11:16PM1.41m | 11:56AM1.28m | 11:59PM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:38PM0.23m | 2:56AM0.22m | 2:16PM0.22m | 3:27AM0.20m | 2:53PM0.23m | 3:58AM0.19m | 3:32PM0.25m | 4:30AM0.20m | 4:13PM0.29m | 5:03AM0.23m | 4:59PM0.36m | 5:40AM0.26m | 5:54PM0.43m | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
17 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 36 | 34 | 22 | 13 | 30 | 40 | 110 | 91 | 88 | 71 | 84 | 55 | 44 | 33 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 7 | E 13 | E 6 | NE 7 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | SE 11 | ENE 6 | E 18 | ESE 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 21 | 37 | 52 | 68 | 94 | 67 | 60 | 30 | 13 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 13 | SSE 7 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 7 | SE 11 | S 15 | E 17 | SE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | E 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | E 11 | ESE 10 | E 11 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 30 | 4 | 6 | 57 | 80 | 17 | 16 | 33 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — |
— | — | — | 3 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 26 | 42 | 29 | 74 | 143 | — | 154 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 344 | 139 | 105 | 64 | 14 | 24 | 64 | 3 | 25 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
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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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