Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 564 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into what Narrow Neck is offering.
Honestly, the next 16 days look pretty flat and frustrating. The first real chance to get a wave isn't until August 21st, so there's a few days of nothing to start.
Friday morning, August 21st, is your first option. The swell is small, about 3 feet out of the East, with a short 7-second period. The wind is glassy, which is a big plus. The water's sitting at 68°, which is a touch under the average for this time of year, nothing wild. The combined energy is weak (115). It's a surfable wave, but you'll be working for it.
Saturday morning, the 22nd, is similar. Swell drops to about 3 feet from the East-Northeast, still a short 7 seconds. The wind is a light cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The energy is even lower (70). Small and clean, but not much else.
Monday morning, the 24th of August, offers another small window. Swell is 2 feet from the East-Northeast, 8-second period, and the wind is glassy again. The combined energy is a measly 62. A glassy, tiny wave.
The pick of the lot is probably Wednesday morning, the 26th of August. The swell is still only 2 feet out of the East, but the wind is offshore from the West-Northwest at 12 mph. The energy is still low (75), but clean offshore wind on a reef like Narrow Neck can make the most of it. This spot is good for beginners, but crowds can be an issue sometimes, so be ready for that.
From there, it's a slog. The swell stays tiny, and the wind turns onshore and choppy late in the month. There's a pulse of swell to 5 feet on the 30th of August, but it's getting hammered by a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore wind, making it lumpy and unappealing.
So, if you're keen, the 21st, 22nd, 24th, or 26th of August are your best bets for a clean, small wave. The 26th with the offshore wind is the standout, but it's slim pickings. Otherwise, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 564 | 286 | 148 | 183 | 187 | 130 | 82 | 61 | 63 | 67 | 71 | 75 | 77 | 77 | 57 | 62 | 81 | 85 | 104 | 83 | 98 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:04PM1.20m | 00:45AM0.95m | 2:07PM1.18m | 1:41AM0.84m | 3:23PM1.20m | 3:04AM0.79m | 4:32PM1.25m | 4:42AM0.80m | 5:25PM1.33m | 5:45AM0.86m | 6:07PM1.41m | 6:29AM0.94m | 6:43PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:28PM0.58m | 7:08AM0.37m | 8:57PM0.61m | 8:04AM0.41m | 10:29PM0.58m | 9:09AM0.42m | 11:31PM0.50m | 10:15AM0.40m | 00:13AM0.42m | 11:10AM0.36m | 00:48AM0.33m | 11:57AM0.31m | 1:19AM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 10 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 135 | 62 | 148 | 183 | 187 | 130 | 82 | 61 | 63 | 67 | 71 | 75 | 77 | 77 | 57 | 62 | 81 | 85 | 104 | 83 | 98 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | — | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | — | SSE 9 | NE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 9 | SE 7 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 151 | — | 47 | 32 | — | 9 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 17 | 2 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 9 | — | — | E 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 14 | E 11 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | S 6 | NE 10 | S 8 | S 9 | N 8 | S 17 | SE 16 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | — | — | 52 | 34 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | NNE 3 | — |
| kJ | 564 | 286 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 25 | 11 | 14 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 126 | 0 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 0 | 98 | 303 | 0 |
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