
Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with 3,810 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, I’ll be honest with you: this is a rough stretch. The first solid week is pretty much a write-off. From Friday the 17th of July right through to the following Thursday, we’ve got onshore winds, lumpy seas, and poor surf quality. The wind is just hammering us from the SSE and SE, keeping things messy. On Saturday the 18th, the swell bumps up to 8ft, but it’s coupled with a 25 mph cross-shore wind, making it a total mess. If you’re a kite surfer, that Saturday afternoon might look good, but for paddle surfing, it’s a hard pass. That combined swell energy is strong, hitting 1339 (moderate to strong), but it’s not doing us any favours.
The conditions start to ease up a bit mid-week. Wednesday the 22nd of July morning sees the wind drop to just 3 mph from the SE, with the swell at 5ft. It’s a marginal call, but the water temp is about average for this time of year. The real hope comes on Thursday the 23rd of July morning. The wind swings to the NW at 6 mph, going offshore, and we get clean, surfable 3ft waves from the east. The combined energy is weak (161), but it’s clean. This is the first genuine window. Narrow Neck on Thursday morning is your best bet for the whole period. It’s a beginner reef break, and it’s consistent, but keep in mind it can get crowded sometimes. The optimum swell is from the NE, and we’re getting east swell, so it’s in the right ballpark.
After that, it drops off again. The surf gets smaller and the wind turns back onshore. We get a few small, clean pulses right at the end of the month. Friday the 31st of July morning has a tiny 1.0ft swell from the SE with a very long period of 15 seconds, and a light cross-offshore wind. It’s clean, but you’re scratching for anything. That afternoon, it goes glassy with a 0.7ft, 15-second swell – it’s barely there, but it’s a pretty sight. Then on Saturday the 1st of August, a strong 19 mph offshore from the west cleans up the tiny 2ft windswell, but it’s a short period of 5 seconds, so it’s just a bit of a bump.
So, to sum it up: the only real standout is Thursday the 23rd of July morning at Narrow Neck. It’s small but clean, and that’s about as good as it gets. Everything else is either blown out or too small to bother with. There’s a solid week of poor conditions at the start, then a bit of a lull, and a couple of tiny, clean options at the end. It’s a tough run, but the forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun night, light winds from the ESE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
403 | 221 | 248 | 289 | 351 | 1339 | 3019 | 1137 | 1004 | 1316 | 1564 | 1347 | 1576 | 1079 | 666 | 464 | 325 | 275 | 230 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 3:00PM1.20m | 2:28AM0.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:11AM0.36m | 9:24PM0.63m | |||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | |
mm | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | — | — | SE 20 | SE 23 | — | S 17 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
11 | 46 | 58 | 56 | 351 | — | — | 15 | 21 | — | 6 | — | 1115 | 740 | 666 | 464 | 325 | 275 | 230 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | S 24 | S 19 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 |
— | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 11 | S 16 | — | S 14 | E 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 5 | — | 4 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
403 | 221 | 248 | 289 | 13 | 1339 | 3019 | 1137 | 1004 | 1316 | 1564 | 1347 | 1576 | 1079 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 457 | 572 | 616 | 19 | 19 | 661 | 668 | 651 | 617 | 344 | 162 | 77 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 24 | 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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