Narrow Neck surf break

Narrow Neck surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia

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Narrow Neck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Narrow Neck sea temperature is
24.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) 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 1.4m 10s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 8th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 8th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 14th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
1
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.9
E
12
0.8
E
12
1
E
13
1
E
13
0.9
E
13
0.8
E
12
1.3
SE
7
1.6
SE
6
2
ESE
7
1.9
ESE
7
1.9
ESE
8
1.8
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
211
175
181
198
200
168
146
149
217
166
352
326
264
184
140
200
400
400
397
362
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
WNW
15
S
10
S
10
ENE
10
S
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SSW
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
S
35
SSE
35
SSE
35
SE
35
SE
35
SE
30
ESE
off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
11:53AM0.97m
00:17AM1.47m
12:51PM0.95m
1:06AM1.43m
1:55PM0.97m
2:00AM1.41m
3:01PM1.04m
2:57AM1.39m
4:00PM1.14m
3:53AM1.39m
4:51PM1.28m
4:48AM1.40m
5:38PM1.43m
Low Tide
5:19PM0.54m
7:22AM0.53m
6:14PM0.60m
8:18AM0.52m
7:21PM0.64m
9:09AM0.49m
8:32PM0.64m
9:54AM0.45m
9:41PM0.60m
10:35AM0.40m
10:44PM0.54m
11:14AM0.35m
11:41PM0.47m
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clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
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6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
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5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:06
1
2
1
2
2
2
4
1
Temp °C
25
26
19
17
17
17
19
20
17
22
21
19
22
20
20
21
20
20
21
20
21
23
22
14
14
14
16
16
17
15
18
17
17
18
16
14
15
14
14
15
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
1
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.9
E
12
0.8
E
12
1
E
13
1
E
13
0.9
E
13
0.8
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.4
E
11
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
273
211
175
181
198
200
168
146
149
217
166
352
326
264
184
139
99
23
9
37
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.3
E
16
0.1
NE
9
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
3
3
3
99
67
57
26
4
69
67
43
3
10
3
10
9
4
4
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
SE
14
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
2
6
3
4
4
7
10
4
4
4
3
9
4
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
2
0.3
SW
2
1.2
SSE
9
0.7
SE
11
0.2
SSW
2
1.3
SSE
10
0.8
SE
10
0.6
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
0.9
SE
6
1.3
SE
7
1.6
SE
6
2
ESE
7
1.9
ESE
7
1.9
ESE
8
1.8
E
8
Energy kJ
1
1
265
116
1
322
122
17
16
26
51
140
200
400
400
397
362
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
1
2
3
Distance (km)
0
0
19
11
25
11
14
19
1
19
24
19
24
24
24
864
162
344
993
993
25
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
4
3
2
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
4
3
6
4
3
5
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
6
9
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
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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.

Narrow Neck is 3 km (2 miles) from Southport. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Southport. Southport has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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