
Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with 103 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Narrow Neck.
Alright, truth be told, this stretch of the next 16 days is a bit of a tough slog. The wind just won’t play nice for most of it, and we’re not looking at any real standout windows. From Friday the 24th of July through to the end of the month, conditions are pretty much a write-off. The wind is either cross-on or cross-shore, mostly from the SSE, with speeds kicking up to 19 mph, making things choppy and lumpy. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the combined energy is weak, hovering around 90 to 100 or so. There’s a brief moment on Sunday morning, the 26th, where it goes glassy, with a little 2 ft wave from the east, but the energy is a measly 41 and the quality is just ordinary. Not worth getting excited about.
We then hit a real dry spell. From Monday the 27th through Friday the 31st, the swell drops to practically nothing, with heights around 0.7 ft to 2 ft and very poor conditions. The combined energy stays below 100 for most of that, just a dribble.
The first week of August picks up a bit of size, but the wind is still a problem. Saturday the 1st of August sees a bit of cross-onshore chop with 3 ft swell, but it's messy. Over the next few days, the swell builds. By Sunday the 2nd, we’ve got 5 ft from the ENE, but the wind is still cross-onshore at 16 mph, and the combined energy is ramping up to 206 and then 397. It’s stay-home stuff. Monday the 3rd pushes up to 6 ft with a combined energy of 887, but again, the wind is onshore and lumpy. That’s a big batch of energy going to waste.
The only thing that might prick up your ears is Thursday the 6th of August afternoon. The swell is 6 ft from the ENE, which is a lot of water, but it’s still onshore with a gentle breeze. The combined energy hits 561, so there’s power there, but it’s marginal. Then Friday the 7th of August afternoon, we see a jump to 8 ft from the ENE with a combined energy of 1490. That’s serious energy. The wind is onshore, though, so it’s only for the experienced lot. Saturday the 8th of August morning is the biggest of the run: 10 ft from the east with a period of 11 seconds and a combined energy of 2425. That’s a very strong, powerful swell. But again, it’s onshore.
So, the honest truth? There is no proper standout session here. The swell does arrive, but the wind is almost always a problem. The only real moment with glassy conditions was that Sunday the 26th of July morning, but the swell was too weak. For the average surfer, there’s nothing to chase. The best bet for the brave is the big stuff on the 7th and 8th of August, but with onshore winds, it’s going to be a messy, powerful beast that’s only for experts. Bring a kite if you’ve got one, because the wind will be blowing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 12 | E 12 | ESE 12 | SE 4 | E 11 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
105 | 80 | 89 | 74 | 90 | 82 | 42 | 29 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 35 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:37AM0.90m | 5:09PM1.32m | 4:53AM0.88m | 5:56PM1.40m | 5:56AM0.90m | 6:37PM1.48m | 6:45AM0.94m | 7:14PM1.55m | 7:27AM1.00m | 7:48PM1.60m | 8:06AM1.05m | 8:22PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:45PM0.61m | 9:53AM0.37m | 11:48PM0.55m | 10:45AM0.35m | 00:36AM0.48m | 11:33AM0.32m | 1:16AM0.40m | 12:18PM0.29m | 1:51AM0.33m | 12:59PM0.26m | 2:24AM0.27m | 1:38PM0.23m | 2:56AM0.22m | ||||||
— | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 4 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
105 | 80 | 58 | 74 | 90 | 82 | 42 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 11 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SE 14 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 12 | E 12 | SSE 9 | ENE 7 | E 11 | ESE 4 | SE 7 | E 13 |
3 | 2 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 52 | 42 | 29 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 12 | E 10 | — | SE 16 | SE 11 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | E 13 | E 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 10 | ENE 6 | E 11 | E 14 | SE 6 |
2 | 3 | 33 | — | 64 | 29 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | 5 | 89 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 25 | 24 | 8 | 14 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 64 | 16 |
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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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