Narrow Neck Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.97° S 153.43° E

Narrow Neck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Narrow Neck sea temperature is
21.3°C
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Narrow Neck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Narrow Neck surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SE swell with 850 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with ESE 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Narrow Neck in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 18th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 18th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 17th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The name’s Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at what we’ve got here for Narrow Neck over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you, it’s lookin’ pretty flat and ugly for a long stretch. The first week is a write-off unless you’re desperate for a long swim with your board under your arm.

We start off on Wednesday, September 16th, and there’s nothing going on. A strong 25 mph cross-onshore from the SSE is just tearing up any tiny bit of energy we have, makin’ a messy 5 ft bump from the southeast. That wind is just nasty. There’s a moderate amount of energy in the water (301), but it’s all chop and no shape. This poor quality carries right through the rest of the week. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are still a mess with cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions, even though swell drops a bit. By Saturday the 19th, the surf is tiny, around 2 ft, but for the first time we get a light offshore from the NW and the waves are clean and surfable. It’s only a 1/5 on the quality scale though, because it’s just too small to get excited about.

Then we hit a major gap. From Sunday the 20th right through to Tuesday the 29th of September, the swell just bottoms out. We’re talking waves from 0.3 ft to 1 ft, with most days seeing light to moderate onshore or cross-shore breezes. The energy readings are pathetic, often under 100. This is a solid ten-day stretch where you’ll be paddling more than you’re surfing. The water temp at the start of this period was a comfortable 70°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Finally, we start to see a pulse of life on Wednesday the 30th of September. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the east-northeast, with a modest 8-second period. The wind is a light cross-onshore in the morning, which is marginal but a whole lot better than what we’ve seen. The energy ticks up to a moderate 209, and the report calls it "marginal." It’s surfable, but you’ll be fighting a bit of texture. Thursday, October 1st, might just be the best of a bad bunch. The swell holds at about 4 ft from the east-northeast, but the wind shifts light offshore from the north, makin’ for cleaner lines. The energy is moderate at 149. For a spot that’s been dead for over a week, that’s a standout. Keep your expectations low, but if you want to get wet, that Thursday morning session on the 1st is your best bet, with that light offshore wind cleaning up the small but rideable ENE swell.

Given the long run of flatness and mostly onshore junk, that Thursday is the one to circle. It’s a reef break suited for beginners, so the crowd factor won’t be insane, but just know that "sometimes" it can get busy.

Alright, I’m out. This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Tue morning).

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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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SE
8
2.1
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10
1.6
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10
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10
1.3
SE
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1.1
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9
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9
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9
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10
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8
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8
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8
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20
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19
0.1
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18
0.5
NE
5
0.4
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5
0.3
SE
11
0.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
297
850
513
520
327
186
138
94
94
62
34
23
10
39
35
13
11
7
18
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Wind (km/h)
40
SSE
35
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25
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30
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10
SE
15
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15
WNW
10
NW
15
NE
10
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5
NE
15
NNE
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15
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15
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5
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30
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30
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20
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High Tide
11:26PM0.97m
12:22PM1.26m
00:11AM0.86m
1:19PM1.21m
1:14AM0.78m
2:28PM1.20m
2:47AM0.75m
3:40PM1.23m
4:28AM0.80m
4:39PM1.28m
5:25AM0.89m
5:25PM1.35m
Low Tide
5:57PM0.48m
5:30AM0.32m
7:03PM0.55m
6:13AM0.39m
8:30PM0.57m
7:11AM0.45m
9:59PM0.53m
8:26AM0.49m
10:56PM0.45m
9:42AM0.47m
11:35PM0.37m
10:43AM0.43m
00:07AM0.29m
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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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