Narrow Neck Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.97° S 153.43° E

Narrow Neck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Narrow Neck sea temperature is
20.1°C
0.8° 

Narrow Neck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Narrow Neck surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SE swell with 355 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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 2.3m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 25th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 25th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 30th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what Narrow Neck has got cookin' over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a few windows where it could clean up nicely.

Right off the bat, Tuesday morning the 25th of August is pretty ordinary. We're looking at small 3ft waves from the ENE with a weak combined energy (90). The wind's light and cross-off, so the surface might be okay, but the swell just doesn't have any punch. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year here.

Wednesday the 26th is a little more promising. The morning has a bit of offshore wind from the NW, making for some clean 3ft waves. The period is a short 7 seconds though, with weak energy (82). It's surfable, but you'll be working for every little bump. The afternoon blows out again.

Keep an eye on Friday morning the 28th of August. That's a pure glassy session with the southerly wind dropping to zero. You'll have 3ft waves from the east, and while the energy is weak (74), the total lack of wind will make it feel way better than it has any right to.

Looking further out, there's a couple of mornings that look like a solid bet if you can wait. Tuesday the 1st of September brings another glassy start. The swell drops to 2ft from the east with a longer 10-second period, and it's dead calm. Combined energy is weak (85), but it'll be a clean little longboard session.

The standout in this whole period, and the one I'd circle on the calendar, is Thursday morning the 3rd of September. It's glassy again, with a gentle 2ft east swell. The period is a solid 10 seconds, the combined energy is 84 – weak but clean – and there's barely a breath of wind. For a reef break that's consistent, this is your best chance at a few nice, clean little runners with manageable crowds. The swell direction is east, which matches up well with the optimum NE direction for Narrow Neck.

After that, we hit a big gap. From the end of the first week into the second, the wind turns onshore and stays strong, and the swell gets tiny and jumbled. There's a solid run from around the 4th of September through to the 7th where it's just not worth paddling out – strong cross-onshore winds and very weak swell energy.

The very end of the run, on Wednesday morning the 9th of September, shows a flicker of hope. A clean 3ft from the SE with a 9-second period and light offshore wind, but with energy still in the moderate range (114), it's a long way out and less certain.

So, to keep it simple: Thursday the 3rd of September is your best bet. Go for the morning glass-off if you want the cleanest ride. Otherwise, you'll be waiting through a lot of wind and small waves. Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun morning).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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110
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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15
NW
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NNE
10
SW
25
SSE
25
SSE
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High Tide
6:43PM1.48m
7:06AM1.03m
7:17PM1.54m
7:40AM1.11m
7:50PM1.57m
8:13AM1.20m
8:23PM1.58m
8:46AM1.27m
8:56PM1.56m
9:20AM1.33m
9:31PM1.51m
9:58AM1.38m
10:07PM1.42m
Low Tide
11:57AM0.31m
1:19AM0.26m
12:39PM0.26m
1:48AM0.20m
1:18PM0.21m
2:16AM0.15m
1:55PM0.18m
2:45AM0.13m
2:33PM0.17m
3:15AM0.13m
3:13PM0.19m
3:45AM0.14m
3:56PM0.23m
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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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