
Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SE swell with 142 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Narrow Neck.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf ahead, with nothing really worth getting excited about until the second week of August. The water’s sitting at 69°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first few days are a write-off. Friday the 31st of July through to Sunday the 2nd of August is all small, weak, and messy. Swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is cross-on from the south or southeast, keeping everything choppy and lumpy. The combined wave energy is feeble, barely cracking three digits. Not worth paddling out.
Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th don’t get much better. Still small, still messy. We do see a little glassy window on Thursday morning the 6th of August, with zero wind and a clean, glassy surface, but the swell is only 2ft from the east-northeast with a short period of 7 seconds. It’s surfable, but barely. The combined energy is a measly 46, so you’re really just floating around.
The real standout comes later. On Tuesday the 11th of August, things finally start to turn. The afternoon session sees a clean 2ft swell from the east, but the period jumps to 13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and it brings the combined energy up to 281. The wind is offshore from the west-northwest at 12 mph, so the waves will be clean and well-shaped. This is a reef break, and that long period will hold up nicely here. Keep in mind the swell is small, so it’s a beginner-friendly size, but the quality will be there. This is the best on offer.
Wednesday morning the 12th of August is also solid, with a 3ft swell from the east, period of 11 seconds, and a gentle offshore breeze from the west-northwest. Clean and surfable, with moderate energy (244). The afternoon gets a bit more questionable with a cross-off wind, but the morning is the pick.
After that, the surf fades again. The rest of the week into the 15th sees small, clean but weak conditions, with the odd offshore wind but not enough push to get stoked about.
So, to sum it up: if you’re hanging for a wave, the afternoon of Tuesday the 11th of August is your best bet. It’s clean, it’s got some proper groundswell, and the reef will handle it well. The rest of the run is pretty flat and forgettable, with a lot of days where you’re better off doing something else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | SE 4 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
34 | 36 | 73 | 17 | 64 | 58 | 95 | 66 | 82 | 61 | 132 | 100 | 31 | 49 | 35 | 42 | 54 | 53 | 55 | 30 | 25 | |
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:28PM1.63m | 9:52AM1.18m | 10:02PM1.59m | 10:29AM1.22m | 10:38PM1.51m | 11:10AM1.25m | 11:16PM1.41m | 11:56AM1.28m | 11:59PM1.29m | 12:50PM1.30m | 00:49AM1.17m | 1:55PM1.33m | 1:53AM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:53PM0.23m | 3:58AM0.19m | 3:32PM0.25m | 4:30AM0.20m | 4:13PM0.29m | 5:03AM0.23m | 4:59PM0.36m | 5:40AM0.26m | 5:54PM0.43m | 6:22AM0.29m | 7:01PM0.51m | 7:12AM0.33m | 8:26PM0.56m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 5 | SE 10 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
34 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 37 | 39 | 62 | 66 | 55 | 50 | 132 | 100 | 20 | 49 | 35 | 42 | 54 | 53 | 55 | 30 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | NE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ENE 7 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 |
10 | 2 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 35 | 34 | 50 | 82 | 61 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 23 | 23 | 16 | 29 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | NE 8 | ENE 6 | N 7 | E 8 | SE 16 | SE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 12 | E 15 | ESE 12 | SE 9 | E 13 | E 12 | E 10 | E 18 | SE 13 | E 16 | SSE 10 | E 9 |
14 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 63 | 55 | 74 | 61 | 4 | 28 | 21 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | E 2 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 |
10 | 36 | 73 | 44 | 64 | 58 | 95 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 162 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 8 | 14 | 25 | 3 |
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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).
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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