Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SE swell with 833 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with NE 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 (Sep 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto mate, Rusty here. Let's be honest, it's a tough stretch ahead for Narrow Neck. The whole 16-day window is a real challenge, with hardly any windows of clean, decent surf. For a spot that can be consistent, this is a pretty poor run, but these things happen. We've got some size at times, but the wind is almost always a problem.
The water temp is sitting around 70°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.
The only real glimmer of hope lands on Saturday morning, 19 September. It's not much, but it's the best we've got. We're looking at tiny 2ft of swell from the ESE with a short 8-second period. The energy is weak as at just 61, but the wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW at 9 mph, which will keep the surface glassy and clean. It's a morning for a longboard or a foamie, just to get wet. Crowds are possible here, but on a day like this, you'll likely have the place to yourself.
The rest of the period is a write-off. From Tuesday the 15th right through to Monday the 28th, it's a mix of onshore winds, cross-shore chop, and messy conditions. There's a pulse of energy around Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th, with combined energy readings over 400, but it's coming with a strong cross-onshore wind at 19 to 25 mph, making it a total mess. That's more of a kitesurfing setup than a paddling one.
We get another little energy kick on Sunday the 27th of September, with 6ft swell from the ENE and combined energy hitting 761 in the afternoon, but again, the cross-shore wind and rain showers will ruin any chance of a decent wave. The surf quality scores are all zero or one out of ten for a reason.
So, to put it simply: if you're desperate, have a paddle Saturday morning the 19th. Otherwise, save your energy. The forecasts can change, but right now, it's a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 7 | NE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 17 | 17 | 38 | 20 | 423 | 833 | 400 | 456 | 151 | 93 | 103 | 52 | 41 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 10:52AM1.36m | 10:50PM1.09m | 11:34AM1.31m | 11:26PM0.97m | 12:22PM1.26m | 00:11AM0.86m | 1:19PM1.21m | 1:14AM0.78m | 2:28PM1.20m | 2:47AM0.75m | 3:40PM1.23m | 4:28AM0.80m | 4:39PM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:05PM0.38m | 4:54AM0.25m | 5:57PM0.48m | 5:30AM0.32m | 7:03PM0.55m | 6:13AM0.39m | 8:30PM0.57m | 7:11AM0.45m | 9:59PM0.53m | 8:26AM0.49m | 10:56PM0.45m | 9:42AM0.47m | 11:35PM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 13 | NE 13 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | NE 4 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 38 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 400 | 5 | 151 | 93 | 103 | 52 | 41 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 14 | — | — | — | E 13 | E 12 | SE 9 | E 15 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 8 | NNE 4 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 7 | E 15 | — | — | — | — | NE 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 12 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | E 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 4 | NW 3 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 4 | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 8 | 2 | 18 | 423 | 833 | 1597 | 456 | 718 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 1744 | 63 | 180 | 1388 | 159 | 180 | 162 | 11 | 19 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 14 | 25 | 725 | 14 | 64 | 284 | 82 |
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