
Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SE swell with 954 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Narrow Neck in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, Rusty here. We’re looking at a tough stretch for Narrow Neck. This reef needs clean wind to shine, and the first week or so just doesn’t deliver. Water temp is about 71°F, right where it should be for this time of year.
The only near-term shot is Friday morning, July 3rd. Swell is tiny, around 3ft from the east, with a short 8-second period. But the wind is a light offshore out of the northwest, keeping it glassy. Combined swell energy is moderate at 202. It’s beginner-friendly size, but don’t expect much grunt. By Friday afternoon, the wind goes cross-offshore and the quality drops hard.
Then we hit a real dry spell. From Saturday the 4th through to the 11th, it’s all poor surf. Onshore winds from the south and southeast, choppy, lumpy water. The swell tries to kick up around the 6th and 7th, hitting 5ft to 6ft, but the period is short (7-8 seconds) and the wind is nasty. That’s more of a kite surfing scene than a paddle session. Combined energy gets into the 400s and 500s, but it’s all messy. By the 11th, the waves drop to just over a foot.
There’s a gap of about 10 days with no real good surf. We get a little hope on Thursday, July 16th. Swell is still tiny, barely 1ft, but it’s a long-period 14-second ESE groundswell, and the wind is clean offshore from the west. That combo can make a small reef like Narrow Neck look a lot better than the size suggests. Combined energy is only 58 though, so it’s weak. The afternoon bumps it up to 96, still small but clean. That’s your best bet in the whole forecast, but it’s over a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it. A clean moment on Friday the 17th afternoon, but again, tiny.
For the first 10 days, it’s a dud for wave riding. The reef needs clean wind, and we aren’t getting it. If you’re keen, try the Friday morning on the 3rd while it’s offshore, or hold out for that long-period clean window on the 16th. Crowds can show up at Narrow Neck when it’s good, so be ready.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon morning, light winds from the S by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
115 | 78 | 68 | 80 | 216 | 274 | 233 | 141 | 229 | 276 | 340 | 262 | 270 | 441 | 626 | 493 | 423 | 322 | 200 | 108 | 139 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:23AM1.08m | 10:34PM1.62m | 11:03AM1.10m | 11:10PM1.56m | 11:46AM1.12m | 11:50PM1.48m | 12:32PM1.16m | 00:33AM1.39m | 1:26PM1.21m | 1:23AM1.29m | 2:27PM1.28m | 2:21AM1.19m | 3:36PM1.37m | 3:30AM1.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:52PM0.35m | 5:15AM0.30m | 4:34PM0.39m | 5:51AM0.31m | 5:21PM0.45m | 6:30AM0.33m | 6:16PM0.50m | 7:12AM0.34m | 7:21PM0.56m | 7:59AM0.35m | 8:38PM0.59m | 8:52AM0.35m | 10:03PM0.57m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 9 | ESE 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 14 | E 13 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | E 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
115 | 78 | 68 | 80 | 51 | 274 | 233 | 141 | 57 | 100 | 126 | 61 | 270 | 72 | 626 | 493 | 423 | 322 | 200 | 108 | 139 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | NNE 7 | E 14 | ENE 8 | NE 6 | SE 10 | E 14 | ESE 14 | SE 11 | — | E 12 | E 12 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 11 | SE 10 |
75 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 34 | 62 | 40 | — | 78 | 71 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | 79 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | — | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 6 | S 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SE 14 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 15 |
12 | — | 18 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 2 | — | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 3 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSW 3 | SE 10 | SSE 12 | SSW 2 | SSE 11 | SSW 2 | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | 12 | 216 | 109 | 3 | 63 | 229 | 276 | 340 | 262 | 3 | 441 | 1989 | 1 | 1155 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 25 | 11 | 24 | 19 | 180 | 162 | 793 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 1 | 11 | 25 | 1 |
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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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