
Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SE swell with 134 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Narrow Neck this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Narrow Neck in the next 16 days are 0.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 10s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be upfront: this is a bleak one for Narrow Neck. The whole 16-day window is basically a write-off. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing good, and honestly, that’s just how it goes sometimes in this spot. Don’t get your hopes up; the models are showing a flat, choppy mess for the foreseeable future.
The first few days, right through the end of July, are a total bust. Swell is tiny, barely 0.6ft to 2ft, and it’s coming from the east with a weak, short-period windswell. The energy is pathetic, barely registering. To make it worse, the wind is almost always a cross-onshore from the south or southeast, leaving the surface chopped up and lumpy. There’s simply nothing to ride.
We head into the first week of August, and things don’t improve. The swell ticks up a little, but it’s still a messy, short-period easterly swell. The combined energy finally gets going, but it’s accompanied by a moderate cross-onshore wind, making it a complete mess. The conditions are just poor, full stop.
There’s a tiny glimmer on the morning of Tuesday the 4th. The wind swings offshore from the north (light, 3 mph), cleaning the surface up. The swell is a weak 3ft from the ENE, but at least it’s “surfable waves.” It’s the best we’ve got, but it’s not good. After that, it’s back to the same old story of onshore winds and tiny, weak swell for the rest of the week.
The second week, from the 7th onwards, is a desert. The swell is small, the wind is relentless from the SSE, and the energy is low. You’ll get a few 2ft bumps with a period around 11 seconds, but it’s all cross-onshore trash. The morning of Monday the 10th is glassy, but with only 0.6ft of swell, there’s nothing to catch.
The short version: This is a 16-day flat spell. There’s no standout, no hidden gem, no day to circle on the calendar. The only time the wind is decent is when the swell is absent, and when the swell decides to show up, the wind ruins it. For a beginner reef break, the tiny, weak swell isn’t a threat, but it’s also not a reason to paddle out. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kiteboarder with a big wing than a surfer with a board. Keep the board in the car and wait for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | SE 4 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 15 | E 7 |
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12 | 14 | 14 | 31 | 13 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 36 | 31 | 27 | 19 | 28 | 42 | 40 | 56 | 36 | 134 | 59 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:14PM1.55m | 7:27AM1.00m | 7:48PM1.60m | 8:06AM1.05m | 8:22PM1.64m | 8:41AM1.10m | 8:55PM1.65m | 9:17AM1.14m | 9:28PM1.63m | 9:52AM1.18m | 10:02PM1.59m | 10:29AM1.22m | 10:38PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:18PM0.29m | 1:51AM0.33m | 12:59PM0.26m | 2:24AM0.27m | 1:38PM0.23m | 2:56AM0.22m | 2:16PM0.22m | 3:27AM0.20m | 2:53PM0.23m | 3:58AM0.19m | 3:32PM0.25m | 4:30AM0.20m | 4:13PM0.29m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | SE 10 | E 7 |
29 | 27 | 3 | 31 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 11 | 31 | 42 | 20 | 19 | 29 | 49 | 59 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 12 | SSE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | ESE 15 | SE 10 |
4 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 28 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 40 | 56 | 15 | 42 | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 7 | ESE 12 | E 7 | ESE 4 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | SSE 10 | E 13 | E 6 | E 9 | ENE 6 | SE 10 | SE 15 | E 14 |
12 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 36 | 134 | 34 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | E 5 | — | E 6 | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 36 | 23 | 11 | 19 | 28 | 17 | 21 | 31 | — | 64 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 25 | 3 | 14 | 152 | 82 | 63 | 25 | 11 | 11 | 25 | 5 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 3 |
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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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