Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 228 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
First up, we've got a bit of a mixed bag to start with. The early part of the period is pretty ordinary – nothing worth getting excited about until we get past the first few days. The waves are there, but the conditions are holding them back. There's a definite gap in quality from the start, with a run of poor conditions that lasts through Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
The first real standout, and the best of the whole outlook, is shaping up for Tuesday, August 25th. Narrow Neck will be the place to be, with clean, glassy conditions in the morning. The swell is a solid 3ft from the ENE, and with that glassy wind, it's going to be a real treat. The combined energy is moderate (226), so there's a bit of push behind it. This is a beginner-friendly spot, so it's a good day for a learner or someone wanting a cruisy session.
Then there's another gap in quality until Thursday, August 27th. The morning at Narrow Neck looks like a winner again. The swell has bumped up to 4ft from the ENE, and it's dead glassy. The combined energy is moderate (253), giving the waves a bit more punch. This is a solid option for the mid-week.
The next top pick is Saturday, August 29th. Morning glass again at Narrow Neck, with a nice 5ft ENE swell. The energy is moderate (238), and it's just you and the ocean. For a beginner spot, this is about as good as it gets.
After that, we get a bit of a wild card. Tuesday, September 1st has a glassy afternoon session with 4ft from the E and moderate energy (284). That's worth noting.
Then, Wednesday, September 2nd gets interesting. The swell jumps significantly, with a 6ft from the E, but the period is a long 11 seconds. The combined energy is very strong (1075), so there's a heap of power. However, the wind is a cross-onshore, which will chop it up a bit. This is more of a powerful, challenging day for the experts, and the long period might make it a bit too straight for a beach break like this.
The final standout is Friday, September 4th in the morning. Offshore wind from the NW, 4ft from the ENE, and moderate energy (228). Clean conditions, a good sign for a solid session.
So, overall, the best of the best is that Tuesday the 25th with the glassy conditions. The Thursday the 27th and Saturday the 29th are very close behind. The later stuff in September is promising but more of a "wait and see" as it's further out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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 kJ | 62 | 49 | 51 | 54 | 63 | 57 | 54 | 79 | 87 | 92 | 131 | 94 | 83 | 127 | 130 | 171 | 206 | 181 | 211 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 3:04AM0.79m | 4:32PM1.25m | 4:42AM0.80m | 5:25PM1.33m | 5:45AM0.86m | 6:07PM1.41m | 6:29AM0.94m | 6:43PM1.48m | 7:06AM1.03m | 7:17PM1.54m | 7:40AM1.11m | 7:50PM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:29PM0.58m | 9:09AM0.42m | 11:31PM0.50m | 10:15AM0.40m | 00:13AM0.42m | 11:10AM0.36m | 00:48AM0.33m | 11:57AM0.31m | 1:19AM0.26m | 12:39PM0.26m | 1:48AM0.20m | 1:18PM0.21m | 2:16AM0.15m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 62 | 49 | 51 | 54 | 63 | 57 | 54 | 79 | 87 | 92 | 90 | 94 | 83 | 127 | 130 | 171 | 206 | 181 | 211 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | S 7 | NE 10 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 14 | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | S 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 47 | 141 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | S 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 6 | E 14 | — | NE 13 | S 8 | S 10 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | — | 7 | 5 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 131 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 25 | 14 | 19 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 5 |
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