
Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SE swell with 167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Narrow Neck in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) 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 1.8m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Narrow Neck for the next couple of weeks.
The first stretch is a bit of a downer, to be honest. We’ve got tiny, weak surf to start, and it’s gonna be a few days before there’s anything worth getting excited about. Water temp is about 69°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year, so no worries there.
Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are poor. We’re looking at small, short-period swell, around 3ft, but the wind’s messy, and the energy is weak (167 and 218). Not worth the effort.
Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are cleaner, with some light winds and a bit of glass, but the swell is still tiny, only 2ft or so, and the energy is weak (71-93). Could be a fun longboard session if you’re keen, but it’s not going to be anything special.
Then comes the dead spell. From Thursday the 13th through the 20th, it’s basically a washout. Onshore winds, choppy seas, and generally poor conditions. There’s a real pulse of energy around the 18th with 6-7ft of swell, but it’s accompanied by strong onshore winds and rain. That’s going to be a messy, lumpy ocean, not a surf forecast. This setup looks way better for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
We see some serious size on the 20th, with swell hitting 8ft and the energy readings going off the charts (2285 and 2111). But the wind is still onshore, so the surf will be a chaotic mess. That’s one for the experts only, and even they’ll be in for a tough session.
Now, the standout. After that long stretch of nothing, Friday morning the 21st of August is the one. The wind drops out completely, going glassy, and we’ve still got a solid 6ft of east swell with a 10-second period. The energy is solid (682), and conditions look very good. This is the cleanest, most promising window in the entire forecast. Narrow Neck, a reef break, can handle this size, and with that glassy surface, it’s going to be the pick of the week.
The weekend of the 23rd and 24th still has some solid swell, around 5-6ft, but the wind will be more of a cross-offshore. It’ll still be clean and fun, especially on the 23rd morning with a moderate offshore breeze. Not quite as perfect as Friday, but definitely worth a look.
So, to sum it up: don’t bother this week. The real action starts on Friday the 21st. Get your gear ready for that, and the weekend after should offer some fun, clean waves too. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but early signs are looking good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon morning, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
153 | 119 | 119 | 117 | 99 | 76 | 76 | 56 | 63 | 83 | 81 | 60 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 106 | 167 | 35 | 29 | 28 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:43PM1.60m | 6:06AM1.02m | 6:41PM1.70m | 7:04AM1.10m | 7:30PM1.76m | 7:53AM1.17m | 8:15PM1.78m | 8:37AM1.24m | 8:57PM1.74m | 9:20AM1.28m | 9:37PM1.65m | 10:01AM1.30m | 10:15PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:38AM0.31m | 00:31AM0.35m | 11:44AM0.25m | 1:21AM0.26m | 12:42PM0.18m | 2:06AM0.18m | 1:34PM0.13m | 2:47AM0.14m | 2:23PM0.12m | 3:25AM0.12m | 3:09PM0.14m | 4:01AM0.14m | 3:54PM0.20m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 5 |
153 | 119 | 119 | 94 | 99 | 76 | 76 | 56 | 63 | 83 | 81 | 60 | 41 | 41 | 88 | 106 | 28 | 35 | 28 | 28 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | E 13 | E 9 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SE 11 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | E 9 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 7 |
11 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 73 | 37 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 42 | 28 | 2 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | — | WSW 3 | NE 11 | NE 11 | — | NE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 8 | — | — | ENE 9 |
3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 2 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NNW 2 | — | — | NNE 3 | WSW 3 | S 6 | ESE 3 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | S 3 |
— | 1 | 44 | 117 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 463 | 516 | 167 | 262 | 29 | 28 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 284 | 150 | 152 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 24 | 25 | 11 | 21 | 25 | 19 |
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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).
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