
Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, SE swell with 172 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with E 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period. 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next sixteen days around Narrow Neck are looking pretty bloody grim. We’ve got a real dry spell on our hands, with almost no surf worth paddling out for. This reef break is a beginner-friendly spot, consistent by nature, but the ocean just isn’t cooperating at all.
For the next week and a half, from Sunday the 26th of July right through to Monday the 10th of August, the waves barely climb above 3 ft, and they’re almost always getting slapped by a cross-onshore wind – mostly from the SSE or SE. It’s choppy, lumpy, and messy. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined swell energy is weak for the most part – usually under 100 and often down in the teens. That’s flat, mate.
There are a couple of glimmers, but I wouldn’t get too excited. On Wednesday the 29th of July, we get a morning offshore from the WNW blowing at 9 mph, with a tiny 2 ft swell from the east, but the period is only 6 seconds – short and weak, energy just 38. Clean, sure, but you’ll be fighting for scraps.
Thursday the 30th of July afternoon sees the swell bump up to 3 ft from the SE, period 7 seconds, energy at 80 – but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph, making it lumpy and ugly. Not fun.
The only real standout in this whole run is Tuesday the 4th of August. That morning we get 3 ft from the ESE with a long-period groundswell of 11 seconds, and the energy jumps to 238 – moderate, finally. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not glassy, but it’s the best on offer. Still, the rating is marginal at best because of tide issues and that persistent onshore influence.
Wednesday the 5th of August morning is glassy calm with the wind backing off to nothing – but the swell drops back to just 2 ft, energy at 73. Surfable but ordinary.
Monday the 10th of August afternoon brings the biggest swell in the window: 3 ft from the east, period 12 seconds, energy at 295 – but again the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, making it messy.
Honestly, if you’re desperate, the morning of Thursday the 4th of August is your best shot – small, long-period, a little clean. But don’t expect much. This spot is a consistent reef, so a blank run like this is unusual – but it’s happening.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 | 41 | 39 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 36 | 25 | 19 | 15 | 63 | 29 | 90 | 172 | 41 | 40 | 73 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:37PM1.48m | 6:45AM0.94m | 7:14PM1.55m | 7:27AM1.00m | 7:48PM1.60m | 8:06AM1.05m | 8:22PM1.64m | 8:41AM1.10m | 8:55PM1.65m | 9:17AM1.14m | 9:28PM1.63m | 9:52AM1.18m | 10:02PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:33AM0.32m | 1:16AM0.40m | 12:18PM0.29m | 1:51AM0.33m | 12:59PM0.26m | 2:24AM0.27m | 1:38PM0.23m | 2:56AM0.22m | 2:16PM0.22m | 3:27AM0.20m | 2:53PM0.23m | 3:58AM0.19m | 3:32PM0.25m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | SE 11 | ESE 6 | SE 10 | SE 6 |
18 | 41 | 39 | 29 | 27 | 5 | 23 | 12 | 9 | 36 | 25 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 90 | 4 | 41 | 24 | 37 | 46 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 12 | SSE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ENE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 11 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | SE 11 | ESE 14 | SE 11 |
40 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 40 | 41 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 13 | E 12 | E 7 | ESE 12 | E 7 | ENE 4 | SSE 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 12 | E 8 | — | NE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | — | E 7 | E 18 | SE 14 |
2 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 13 | 10 | 1 | — | 8 | 6 | 54 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSW 3 | SE 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 63 | 60 | 2 | 172 | 71 | 35 | 73 | 527 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 25 | 1 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 25 | 14 | 3 | 152 | 99 | 64 | 25 | 3 | 19 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 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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