
Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, N swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Narrow Neck are looking pretty ordinary. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak swell and messy winds, so don’t expect any fireworks. The first real chance of a surfable wave doesn’t show up until Sunday morning the 9th, and even then it’s nothing to write home about. There’s a gap of a few days before that with nothing worth paddling out for.
Let’s start with Sunday morning, August 9th. The swell is a tiny 3 ft from the east, with a period of 9 seconds – that’s a short-period windswell, so the waves will be a bit soft and crumbly. The combined energy is moderate at 174, but the real beauty here is the wind: glassy, calm conditions. That’s a huge positive, so the surface will be like a mirror. If you’re a beginner, this is your window – the size is safe and forgiving. It’s a reef break, so it’ll handle the small swell okay, but crowds are possible, so keep an eye out.
The water temperature is sitting around 69°F, which is about 0.7°F cooler than normal for this time of year – nothing unusual, just your average summer water.
Monday afternoon the 10th gets a mention too. The swell drops to 2 ft from the east, with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 135. What makes it stand out is the offshore wind out of the west at 15 mph. That’s clean, lined-up surf, even if it’s small. The waves will be ordinary but ridable for a patient soul. Again, beginners are fine here.
Beyond that, the rest of the 16 days is a write-off. The wind is either cross-onshore, onshore, or just too strong, and the swell stays under 4 ft with short periods. The combined energy rarely gets above 200, and most of the time it’s weak. The only other glimmer is Thursday morning, August 14th – a glassy 3 ft from the southeast, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a bit of groundswell, and the combined energy is 199, so the waves will have a little more shape. But the swell direction is SE, which is not the optimum NE direction for this spot, so it’s not a standout.
No big standouts here, folks. Sunday morning the 9th is your best bet for clean, small waves. Everything else is a struggle. The good news is that Narrow Neck is consistent, so when the swell picks up and the wind plays nice, it’ll turn on fast. But for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
52 | 51 | 57 | 111 | 194 | 153 | 122 | 119 | 92 | 69 | 73 | 76 | 78 | 83 | 83 | 63 | 63 | 43 | 28 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:16AM0.97m | 4:34PM1.48m | 4:50AM0.96m | 5:43PM1.60m | 6:06AM1.02m | 6:41PM1.70m | 7:04AM1.10m | 7:30PM1.76m | 7:53AM1.17m | 8:15PM1.78m | 8:37AM1.24m | 8:57PM1.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:04PM0.55m | 9:25AM0.35m | 11:28PM0.46m | 10:38AM0.31m | 00:31AM0.35m | 11:44AM0.25m | 1:21AM0.26m | 12:42PM0.18m | 2:06AM0.18m | 1:34PM0.13m | 2:47AM0.14m | 2:23PM0.12m | 3:25AM0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
52 | 51 | 57 | 111 | 194 | 153 | 122 | 119 | 61 | 63 | 73 | 76 | 78 | 83 | 83 | 27 | 63 | 43 | 28 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SSE 10 | SE 11 |
8 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 92 | 69 | 35 | 13 | 26 | 17 | 13 | 63 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 41 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 16 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | — | NE 7 | — | S 8 | S 8 | SE 11 | — | S 6 | NNE 6 | NE 7 |
10 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 18 | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 2 | — | SSE 3 | ESE 2 | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 5 | NW 4 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | NNW 4 | N 6 | N 5 | WNW 3 | WSW 5 | — | SE 5 |
1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 29 | 15 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 15 | 32 | 66 | 2 | 2 | — | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 0 | 19 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 150 | 159 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 11 |
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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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