
Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 723 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 2.0m 10s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s be honest—it’s a rough couple of weeks ahead at Narrow Neck. From Thursday the 10th through to the 23rd, there’s just nothing worth paddling out for. The swell’s tiny, the wind’s usually messy, and we’ve got a solid two-week dead zone where you’re better off doing maintenance on your board than actually surfing.
The first few days have a bit of energy—Thursday morning reads around 417, Thursday afternoon spikes to 731 with a 2.0m swell—but it’s all cross-onshore and lumpy. Short-period SE swell at 8-10 seconds and a strong cross-breeze means it’s just not rideable. By Friday the 11th, it drops off quick, and then we go into that real flat spell.
From the 12th through the 22nd, it’s mostly under 1m, with energy readings in the 20s and 30s. Sure, there are a couple of clean mornings—the 15th and 18th have light offshore winds—but with waves around 0.6-0.7m, they’re barely breaking. You’d be scratching to find anything rideable.
Now, hold on—there is some hope. Thursday the 24th of September, first thing in the morning. The wind finally goes proper offshore from the WNW, the swell comes back up to 1.1m from the SE with a 10-second period, and the energy reads 227. That’s our standout of the whole period. Cleanest conditions we’ve seen in weeks, and there’s actual push in it. Not a big day by any means, but after two weeks of nothing, it’ll feel like a score.
Same deal with the water temp—around 21°, pretty much normal for this time of year. And don’t forget, Narrow Neck can get crowded when it’s on, so if that Thursday morning looks good, be early.
After that, Friday the 25th is back to fresh cross-onshore junk. So there’s one window, about a week out. Don’t sleep on it, but don’t book the day off work just yet either.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu morning, light winds from the SSE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
408 | 723 | 350 | 224 | 202 | 467 | 99 | 85 | 49 | 18 | 73 | 44 | 32 | 31 | 24 | 25 | 11 | 25 | 28 | 155 | 67 | |
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 | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:53PM1.64m | 8:17AM1.34m | 8:32PM1.57m | 8:56AM1.39m | 9:08PM1.48m | 9:34AM1.41m | 9:43PM1.36m | 10:12AM1.40m | 10:16PM1.23m | 10:52AM1.36m | 10:50PM1.09m | 11:34AM1.31m | 11:26PM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:26PM0.13m | 2:14AM0.09m | 2:11PM0.11m | 2:48AM0.09m | 2:54PM0.14m | 3:20AM0.10m | 3:37PM0.20m | 3:51AM0.14m | 4:20PM0.29m | 4:22AM0.19m | 5:05PM0.38m | 4:54AM0.25m | 5:57PM0.48m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 15 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 14 | ESE 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 |
5 | 4 | 350 | 224 | 4 | 60 | 18 | 5 | 49 | 18 | 4 | 44 | 32 | 31 | 24 | 25 | 11 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | S 22 | SE 8 | E 15 | E 14 | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 6 | SE 10 | E 14 | E 13 | SE 11 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 53 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 23 | SE 23 | — | — | SE 11 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 19 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | E 15 | S 10 | SE 11 | E 13 |
— | 11 | 21 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 |
408 | 723 | 1004 | 751 | 202 | 467 | 99 | 85 | — | — | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 155 | 67 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 581 | 581 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 14 | 11 | 24 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 14 | 25 | 25 | 14 | 29 | 180 | 25 | 180 | 25 | 19 |
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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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