Narrow Neck Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.97° S 153.43° E

Narrow Neck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Narrow Neck sea temperature is
20.6°C
0.4° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, ENE swell with 96 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 1st Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 1st Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Narrow Neck.

Honestly, it's a pretty quiet stretch of beach for the next couple of weeks. The overall pattern is one of very small swell, mostly weak and disorganised. For the vast majority of the 16-day window, the surf is just too tiny and messy to get excited about. We're looking at a long gap of days where there's really nothing worth paddling out for, especially from now until well into the second week.

The first proper sniff of something surfable doesn't show up until the afternoon of the 9th of September. Even then, it's only small, with a 2ft swell from the NE, coming in at a short 6 seconds. That's weak, with a combined energy of just 60. The saving grace is a gentle offshore wind from the NW, keeping the little waves clean. It's surfable, but very ordinary and only really for the most patient of beginners.

The real standout, the best bet of the whole window, looks like it might be on the 11th of September. We get a pulse of energy from the SE with a longer 16-second period and a combined energy reading that jumps up to 907 – that's a strong bit of energy for Narrow Neck. The swell height is up to 4ft. Now here's the kicker: that period is so long that at a beach break like this, it might break a bit straight and be hard to read, so it points more to a reef or point setup. Plus, the wind is a fresh cross-onshore from the SSE, making it lumpy. All that energy and a decent swell height, but with messy conditions, it's hard to call it a good day. It's an expert-only window for sure.

Then on the 13th of September, there's a brief moment of glassy conditions on a 2ft SE swell (energy 114) in the morning before the wind picks up. Again, surfable but nothing special.

Later on, the 16th of September morning looks promising with another glassy start, small 2ft swell from the ESE, but it's short-period windswell at 7 seconds and energy of just 58. Clean, but tiny.

All in all, it's a lean run. The swell is small and the wind windows are mostly bad. If you're desperate for a paddle, the 9th afternoon or the 13th and 16th mornings are your only real chances, but keep expectations low. For the bigger SE swell on the 11th, it's more of a "watch from the parking lot" situation unless you're a seasoned local on a good day.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Sun afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:39AM1.40m
10:47PM1.30m
11:27AM1.41m
11:32PM1.17m
12:24PM1.40m
00:28AM1.03m
1:33PM1.39m
1:43AM0.92m
2:57PM1.41m
3:25AM0.88m
4:23PM1.48m
5:01AM0.94m
5:31PM1.56m
Low Tide
4:44PM0.31m
4:56AM0.22m
5:42PM0.40m
5:40AM0.28m
6:54PM0.49m
6:36AM0.34m
8:29PM0.53m
7:48AM0.39m
10:10PM0.48m
9:14AM0.39m
11:24PM0.38m
10:35AM0.34m
00:17AM0.27m
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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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