Narrow Neck Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.97° S 153.43° E

Narrow Neck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Narrow Neck sea temperature is
20.9° C
0.3° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,464 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 20th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


Alright, grab a coffee and let’s have a look at what’s coming up at Narrow Neck over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I’m feeling a bit flat about this one. The outlook for Narrow Neck is pretty grim for the bulk of the forecast. The surf just isn’t cooperating, and the conditions are going to be messy, blown-out, or just too small to get excited about. You’re looking at a long stretch of nothing good.

Right now, and for the whole first week, it’s a write-off. We’ve got tiny waves, poor surf, and a lot of cross-onshore wind. The swell is weak, with combined wave energy barely hitting triple digits on the best days, often sitting in the low teens to a few hundred (like 35 to 334). The water temp is about normal for the year at 70°, nothing unusual there.

The wind just won’t play ball. Over the first week, it’s mostly cross-onshore, picking up from the south and southeast, getting fresh and strong, making it lumpy and messy. The swell is small, under 3 ft, or just junk. By Thursday, July 16th, and Friday, July 17th, we get some size pushing 5 ft to 6 ft, but the wind is on it, cross-onshore, and the period is short – only 7 seconds. That’s windswell, not the kind of wave you want to paddle out for. It’s poor surf across the board. The setup is a reef break, so if you’re a kiter, the bigger, windier days mid-week might look more interesting than for us paddle surfers.

We finally see a little glimmer of hope right at the very end of the forecast period. On the morning of Friday, July 24th, the wind goes glassy. Swell is small, just 2 ft from the east with a 9-second period. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions”. That’s not exactly a ringing endorsement, but the glassy conditions with light wind mean the reef will be clean. It’s a beginner-level spot, and it’s consistent, but if it looks like a tiny, clean wave, it might be your only chance to wet a line. Crowds are possible at this spot sometimes.

Saturday the 25th brings another glassy morning: 2 ft, 9-second east swell, but again, it’s just ordinary. Sunday the 26th has a clean, offshore morning with a WNW wind, but the swell drops to a tiny 2 ft.

The real standout in this whole sorry stretch is actually the Monday, July 27th. The morning shows 3 ft from the east, an 8-second period, with a cross-offshore wind. That’s the best combo we get – clean conditions with a bit of push. The wave energy jumps to 169, which is still weak, but for Narrow Neck in this window, that’s the pick. It’s not a standout compared to other spots, but it’s the best on offer here.

Bottom line: it’s a tough couple of weeks. There’s a huge gap with no real recommendations until the very end. The first real chance to paddle out is on the 24th, and even then it’s just small, clean conditions. The 27th stands out as the best bet, but temper your expectations. This is normal for the area when the wind and swell don’t align.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
13
Tuesday
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Wednesday
15
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.2
ESE
10
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E
10
0.2
E
10
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0.9
SSE
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1.4
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1.3
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1.6
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9
2.5
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9
2.4
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9
3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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32
10
10
8
8
7
47
244
176
231
216
264
289
664
664
439
1143
1038
940
1464
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
NNE
10
W
10
W
10
ESE
10
S
20
SSE
30
S
25
SSW
25
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30
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25
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30
SE
25
SSE
25
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30
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35
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35
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35
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High Tide
7:41PM1.82m
8:01AM1.14m
8:30PM1.86m
8:51AM1.17m
9:16PM1.85m
9:39AM1.20m
10:00PM1.78m
10:26AM1.21m
10:43PM1.67m
11:14AM1.20m
11:25PM1.52m
12:03PM1.19m
00:07AM1.37m
Low Tide
12:45PM0.21m
2:21AM0.26m
1:39PM0.18m
3:09AM0.22m
2:30PM0.17m
3:54AM0.20m
3:20PM0.20m
4:38AM0.20m
4:10PM0.25m
5:20AM0.23m
5:01PM0.33m
6:01AM0.26m
5:53PM0.42m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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