
Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with 277 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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 1.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Narrow Neck over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead, but there’s a tiny glimmer of hope right at the very end.
The entire 16-day window is dominated by small, weak swell and poor wind directions. We’re looking at a long, frustrating gap of nearly two weeks with no decent surf. The wind is almost constantly cross-onshore or onshore, chopping up whatever tiny bumps are out there. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing special.
The first decent sign doesn’t arrive until Sunday morning, the 9th of August. After weeks of nothing, we finally get a pulse of energy. A 3ft swell from the SE with a period of 11 seconds rolls in, and the combined energy hits 388 – that’s moderate wave energy. The key here is the wind: it’s glassy. That’s a major positive. This will be the cleanest we’ve seen it in ages. It’s a reef break, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, but keep in mind it’s a beginner-friendly spot, so not too heavy. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue at Narrow Neck, so with the first decent swell in two weeks, expect a few locals out. This is the standout, the only true option on the table.
Everything else before that date is a write-off. We’re talking flat spells with swell heights barely cracking 2ft, weak energy readings mostly under 100, and winds that ruin any chance of a clean wave. There’s a brief moment on the 30th of July where the swell bumps up to 4ft, but it’s riddled with a fresh cross-onshore breeze making it lumpy and messy. Not worth the paddle.
So, the long and short of it: it’s a barren run for nearly two weeks, then a Sunday morning glass-off with a clean, waist-high swell. That’s your one chance. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 8 | SE 14 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 12 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 12 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 11 | SE 5 | ENE 5 | E 13 | SE 7 | SE 6 |
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74 | 94 | 64 | 42 | 18 | 40 | 39 | 12 | 36 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 131 | 98 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 8:41AM1.10m | 8:55PM1.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:16PM0.22m | 3:27AM0.20m | ||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 |
74 | 94 | 64 | 42 | 18 | 40 | 39 | 29 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SE 14 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 10 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | ENE 5 | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 |
26 | 28 | 53 | 42 | 29 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 16 | SE 11 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SSE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 5 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 16 |
— | 40 | 29 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 |
51 | 352 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 34 | 52 | 131 | 98 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 11 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 14 | 25 | 14 | 25 | 25 | 14 | 227 | 180 | 16 | 25 | 24 | 19 |
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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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