
Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SE swell with 174 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 0.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| 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
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.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | SE 15 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
33 | 68 | 31 | 61 | 56 | 52 | 174 | 82 | 150 | 127 | 98 | 59 | 50 | 37 | 39 | 116 | 91 | 58 | 54 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:28PM1.63m | 9:52AM1.18m | 10:02PM1.59m | 10:29AM1.22m | 10:38PM1.51m | 11:10AM1.25m | 11:16PM1.41m | 11:56AM1.28m | 11:59PM1.29m | 12:50PM1.30m | 00:49AM1.17m | 1:55PM1.33m | 1:53AM1.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:58AM0.19m | 3:32PM0.25m | 4:30AM0.20m | 4:13PM0.29m | 5:03AM0.23m | 4:59PM0.36m | 5:40AM0.26m | 5:54PM0.43m | 6:22AM0.29m | 7:01PM0.51m | 7:12AM0.33m | 8:26PM0.56m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 5 | E 9 | E 6 | ESE 6 | SE 10 | E 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
33 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 39 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 150 | 127 | 98 | 20 | 50 | 37 | 39 | 116 | 91 | 58 | 54 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | N 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 15 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 10 | E 18 | E 18 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 6 |
2 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 35 | 34 | 85 | 82 | 51 | 25 | 19 | 59 | 21 | 21 | 34 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | NE 8 | ENE 6 | E 18 | E 8 | ENE 7 | SE 15 | ESE 14 | ENE 6 | E 15 | ESE 12 | SE 9 | E 13 | E 19 | E 18 | S 8 | S 11 | E 16 | E 16 | E 9 |
13 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 174 | 73 | 40 | 4 | 28 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 9 | E 7 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SE 4 | SE 3 | SE 4 |
32 | 68 | 31 | 61 | 56 | 354 | 70 | 55 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 20 | 4 | 5 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 162 | 8 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 19 | 25 | 11 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 8 | 14 | 25 | 14 |
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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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