
Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, SE swell with 738 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period. 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 3.0m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s headed our way for the next couple of weeks at Narrow Neck. Gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a bit of a tough one.
Right off the bat, there's nothing worth paddling out for. We’re looking at a whole heap of poor surf conditions from Saturday the 4th right through. The wind is mostly coming from the south and southeast, blowing cross-onshore, and that’s just chopping everything up. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing strange there, just not a lot to work with.
The swell size is pretty small to start, around 2 ft to 3 ft, but even when we get a bit more push around Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th (5 ft to 6 ft), the wind’s still a big letdown. Combined wave energy gets up there too – hitting around 425 to 601 (moderate energy) – but with fresh cross-onshore wind, it’s just lumpy and messy. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.
We do get a little window of hope later on. There’s a few days, from Saturday the 11th through Monday the 13th, where things calm down. On the 11th, we see a little 2 ft south-east swell (11-second period) with a light west-southwest breeze that’s cross-offshore. The wave energy is pretty weak at 110, but it’s clean. Then Sunday the 12th morning, it gets even better: a light offshore from the northwest, 2 ft swell from the east-southeast, and the energy drops to 94. The water gets glassy. Monday the 13th morning is actually dead flat with a small 2 ft east-southeast swell, but the wind is glassy – 3 mph from the west – and the combined energy is a tiny 65. That’s the best we get.
But honestly, none of these are true standouts. The waves are small and ordinary. The 11th and 12th are the only times worth a look if you’re desperate, but don’t expect much.
After that, from Tuesday the 14th onward, it goes back to small, weak, and choppy. There’s a bit of a bump on the 18th and 19th – 5 ft to 6 ft from the east-southeast – but the wind is cross-onshore again and the vibe is poor.
So the bottom line: this is a classic quiet spell for Narrow Neck. It’s a reef break that’s consistent, but the wind and swell directions just aren’t lining up. The best of a bad bunch is Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th morning, with clean, small surf. Don’t expect a crowd – it’s just not that kind of window.
Stay patient, keep an eye on it. Forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Fri 10 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
55 | 80 | 130 | 224 | 188 | 110 | 318 | 268 | 345 | 329 | 353 | 557 | 712 | 627 | 524 | 471 | 284 | 246 | 192 | 173 | 194 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:34PM1.62m | 11:03AM1.10m | 11:10PM1.56m | 11:46AM1.12m | 11:50PM1.48m | 12:32PM1.16m | 00:33AM1.39m | 1:26PM1.21m | 1:23AM1.29m | 2:27PM1.28m | 2:21AM1.19m | 3:36PM1.37m | 3:30AM1.12m | 4:46PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:15AM0.30m | 4:34PM0.39m | 5:51AM0.31m | 5:21PM0.45m | 6:30AM0.33m | 6:16PM0.50m | 7:12AM0.34m | 7:21PM0.56m | 7:59AM0.35m | 8:38PM0.59m | 8:52AM0.35m | 10:03PM0.57m | 9:50AM0.33m | ||||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
— | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 10 | E 12 | E 13 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 |
55 | 80 | 51 | 224 | 188 | 110 | 80 | 113 | 126 | 329 | 353 | 44 | 712 | 627 | 524 | 471 | 284 | 246 | 192 | 173 | 194 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 13 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 10 | E 14 | ESE 14 | SE 10 | — | E 13 | E 12 | — | — | ESE 15 | — | — | — | — | SSE 15 | — | — |
35 | 32 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 34 | 67 | 17 | — | 84 | 71 | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | NE 8 | NE 6 | S 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | — | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | S 8 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSW 3 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — |
— | 21 | 130 | 108 | 14 | 80 | 318 | 268 | 345 | 1120 | 3 | 557 | 1977 | 1658 | 1457 | 1436 | 922 | 869 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 25 | 25 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 162 | 793 | 793 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 5 | 19 | 24 | 1 | 14 | 24 |
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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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