Narrow Neck surf break

Narrow Neck surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 AEST
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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
24.3° 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 21s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 19th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 19th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 17th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.7
SE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
9
1.5
E
9
1.7
E
9
2.2
E
9
2.3
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.7
E
9
2
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.7
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
271
286
327
300
273
519
403
204
335
155
266
397
465
758
840
461
469
651
509
544
497
Wind (km/h)
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
25
SE
20
S
20
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
20
E
25
E
25
E
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
NNE
20
N
15
N
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:38PM1.43m
5:40AM1.40m
6:24PM1.57m
6:31AM1.39m
7:09PM1.70m
7:20AM1.36m
7:56PM1.80m
8:10AM1.32m
8:44PM1.86m
9:01AM1.26m
9:34PM1.87m
9:54AM1.20m
10:26PM1.84m
Low Tide
11:14AM0.35m
11:41PM0.47m
11:53AM0.30m
00:36AM0.41m
12:33PM0.26m
1:29AM0.36m
1:15PM0.24m
2:23AM0.33m
1:59PM0.24m
3:17AM0.33m
2:44PM0.26m
4:14AM0.35m
3:34PM0.31m
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rain showers
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rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
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5:06
5:05
5:05
5:04
5:04
5:02
5:02
2
2
7
3
4
1
1
1
3
2
3
9
6
6
11
3
2
15
5
4
11
Temp °C
22
20
20
21
21
20
22
21
18
22
22
20
21
21
21
22
22
22
21
21
21
17
15
15
17
17
16
18
17
16
20
21
19
19
19
19
19
20
20
19
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
10
1.6
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
9
1.5
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.9
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.7
E
9
Energy kJ
38
37
21
8
18
316
232
143
155
266
397
465
505
561
461
469
471
509
544
497
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.1
SE
16
0.4
ESE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
4
11
29
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
23
Energy kJ
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.7
SE
8
2.2
E
9
2.3
E
9
2
E
9
Energy kJ
271
286
327
300
273
519
403
204
335
758
840
651
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
3
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
4
3
2
Distance (km)
246
77
25
25
25
19
24
25
19
25
19
19
267
284
284
284
284
284
164
40
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
5
4
4
6
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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