Narrow Neck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Narrow Neck over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I’ll be honest with you – it’s been a tough run. The forecast is pretty bleak for the most part. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak waves and messy conditions. The first week and a half is mostly a write-off. There’s a real gap from now until the start of the second week, with nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is all over the shop, mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and the swell is tiny – we’re talking 2 ft to 2 ft with periods under 8 seconds, so it’s just wind chop. The combined energy is often in the weak range (under 100), and the water temp is about 69°, which is normal for this time of year.

Now, there is one little window that stands out, and it’s the only real highlight. Monday 3rd August – that’s the one. Early morning, the wind drops to a glassy calm (3 mph from the SE). The swell is still small at 3 ft, but it’s coming from the SE with a period of 11 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. That’s going to give the waves some shape and energy. The combined energy is moderate (241), so it’s got a bit of punch. This is the best on offer, and for a reef break like Narrow Neck, that SE groundswell will be clean. The water is about average for the time of year. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so if you’re getting into it, this is the session. The crowds are *sometimes* a thing here, so you might have a few others with the same idea, but with the conditions this small, it shouldn’t be too bad.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Tuesday the 4th through to Thursday the 7th sees the swell drop back under 2 ft, with periods all over the place and mostly cross-onshore or onshore winds. Not worth the drive.

There’s a flicker of hope later in the second week. On Monday 10th August and Tuesday 11th August, we get some offshore winds (W and WSW) and the swell holds around 2 ft to 2 ft with a 9-10 second period. The combined energy stays moderate (45-102). It’s clean, but it’s small. This is for the patient surfer who just wants a glide. The 11th afternoon has a bit more energy (102) and clean offshore wind, so maybe that’s your second-best bet.

The rest of the 16-day run is grim. The swell stays tiny, under 2 ft, with periods mostly under 10 seconds, and the wind is either cross-onshore or onshore. It’s just not happening. The setup here is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on those days with strong cross-onshore winds.

So, to sum it up: the only real standout is the glassy morning of Monday 3rd August. Get it while you can. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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