Narrow Neck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate. Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' at Narrow Neck over the next couple of weeks. This is a consistent little reef break, beginner-friendly, exposed as they come, and it usually likes a NE swell. But the next 16 days? It's a tale of two halves.

Right now, starting July 14, we've got a long stretch of poor conditions that runs all the way through to July 24. The water's at a comfy 69.8°, pretty much spot on for this time of year. But the wind? Strong cross-onshore from the SSE and SE, gusting up to 25–28 mph, and that's making a mess of things. Swell builds from tiny 0.7 ft up to a thumping 11.5 ft by July 19, with combined energy hitting 2500+ – that's some serious power. But with that nasty wind and short-period windslop, it's not surfable. Too big for beginners anyway, and even for experienced crew it'd be a washing machine. Stick to the beach or maybe look at a kite session if that's your thing – this reef ain't doing anyone any favours.

After that, the swell settles but the wind stays nasty. July 20 through 24 still has cross-onshore winds, swell around 5.2–8.2 ft, period gradually lengthening to 12 seconds. That long period is a good sign for the reef – it'll wrap in cleanly – but the wind keeps it lumpy and poor. Combined energy still in the moderate to strong range (400–1500). No recommendations here.

Then, finally, a shift. July 25 (Saturday) sees the wind drop out. On Saturday afternoon, we get glassy conditions – dead calm. Swell is 5.9 ft from the east with a beautiful 12-second period, combined energy 964 (moderate). That's the standout session. The forecast says "very good surf conditions" – and with that offshore-friendly direction and no wind, Narrow Neck should clean up nicely. Crowds are listed as "sometimes", so you could have company but not a zoo. It's a reef, so the long period will give it shape and power – perfect for a beginner-friendly wave that's still fun for all. This is your best bet in the window.

The next day, July 26 (Sunday afternoon), also goes glassy – no wind, 5.2 ft from the east, 12-second period, energy 706. Another excellent call. Sunday morning has a light cross-shore, but afternoon is pristine. If you can't make Saturday, Sunday afternoon is your second standout.

After that, July 27 (Monday) morning starts glassy again, 4.3 ft east swell, 11-second period, energy 446. Good, not as big but still clean. July 28 (Tuesday) morning also glassy, 4.3 ft, 13-second period, energy 563. And July 29 (Wednesday) morning glassy once more, 3.6 ft, 12-second period, energy 383. All these are good to very good conditions, but the later ones have smaller swell. The real magic is that Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

So, to sum up: a week and a half of rubbish, then a gorgeous little window of clean, glassy reef waves. If I were you, I'd circle July 25 and 26. Get out there.

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