
Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with 2,249 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me break it down for ya. This is Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Narrow Neck.
Right off the bat, the first half of this forecast is a real struggle. We’re looking at a pretty grim stretch for the first week or so. The surf kicks off on Monday the 20th of July with a messy 10ft ESE swell, but the wind is howling from the SSE at 25 mph, putting it straight cross-on. It’s just a washing machine out there with heavy energy (1996) but no shape to it. That’s a hard pass. That pattern of cross-onshore wind and lumpy, choppy conditions hangs around for days.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Wednesday the 22nd of July. The swell drops to 5ft in the morning, still a bit average, but by Wednesday afternoon something changes. The wind dies completely – glassy as a lake – and the swell sits at 4ft from the east. The energy is moderate (270), but that clean, glassy surface will make it feel like a different ocean. This is your first real window for a paddle, but the tide could be a factor.
Thursday the 23rd of July morning is also worth a mention. Another glassy morning with the wind going light from the west, and a small 3ft easterly swell on a short 8-second period. It’s small, but the water will be clean, and the energy is weak (204). Not a standout, but a good session for a beginner to get wet.
After that, the surf drops off a cliff. From Friday the 24th right through to the end of the month, it’s tiny, messy, and mostly cross-onshore. Swell heights hover around 1ft to 3ft. The energy readings are low, and the wind is never your friend. There’s a solid 6 to 7 day gap here with no recommendations at all.
Then, late in the game, we get a bit of a surprise. On the morning of Friday the 31st of July, a long-period groundswell from the ESE starts to show up. The swell is only 2ft, but the period is a very long 14 seconds, and the wind is light offshore from the west. The energy is moderate (222) and the conditions are clean. That’s a promising but distant call for a sneaky longboard or a fun little reef wave if you know where to sit.
The most consistent piece of advice I can give you: don’t bother with the first week. Wait for the glassy afternoons on the 22nd and 23rd of July for a clean, small wave. The long-range window on the 31st of July is the most interesting, but it’s a long way out and the swell is small. Keep your expectations low for the size, but the quality could be there for a patient soul.
Narrow Neck is a consistent reef break, but it gets crowded sometimes. The water temperature is about average for this time of year. For all the good surf mentioned, the wind is the hero, not the swell size.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon morning, calm by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1996 | 1514 | 1781 | 1064 | 529 | 425 | 327 | 270 | 215 | 165 | 133 | 103 | 58 | 128 | 93 | 82 | 57 | 40 | 27 | 17 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:55PM1.18m | 00:49AM1.21m | 1:53PM1.18m | 1:34AM1.08m | 3:00PM1.20m | 2:28AM0.97m | 4:10PM1.25m | 3:37AM0.90m | 5:09PM1.32m | 4:53AM0.88m | 5:56PM1.40m | 5:56AM0.90m | 6:37PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:52PM0.52m | 7:25AM0.34m | 8:01PM0.59m | 8:11AM0.36m | 9:24PM0.63m | 9:00AM0.37m | 10:45PM0.61m | 9:53AM0.37m | 11:48PM0.55m | 10:45AM0.35m | 00:36AM0.48m | 11:33AM0.32m | 1:16AM0.40m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
— | — | 1153 | 697 | 529 | 425 | 327 | 270 | 215 | 165 | 133 | 103 | 58 | 57 | 93 | 82 | 57 | 40 | 27 | 17 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 11 | ENE 10 | SE 11 | E 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | SSE 7 | SE 10 | ESE 14 | SSE 11 | ESE 15 | SSE 11 | SE 11 |
— | — | — | 23 | 57 | 4 | 59 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 11 | 27 | 21 | 12 | 21 | 11 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 14 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 9 | S 10 | S 18 | S 16 | SE 11 | SE 18 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SSE 11 | ESE 13 | E 9 |
— | — | — | — | 20 | 32 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | S 2 | SE 3 | — |
1996 | 1514 | 1781 | 1064 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 128 | 193 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 344 | 162 | 77 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 14 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 14 | 25 |
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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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