Narrow Neck surf break

Narrow Neck surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 19 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
23.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 23rd May)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tue
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
9
1.1
SE
10
0.9
E
9
1.2
SE
9
2
SE
10
2
SE
11
2.2
ESE
11
3.5
SE
11
3.5
SE
11
3
SE
11
2
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
11
1.8
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.7
ESE
11
1.7
ESE
11
1.7
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
499
369
307
205
245
137
241
832
915
1220
3075
2930
2260
925
1111
807
645
655
680
650
486
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
5
SW
15
SSE
25
S
30
S
35
S
25
SSW
30
S
35
S
30
S
30
S
35
SSE
25
S
25
S
25
S
20
SSW
25
S
30
S
30
S
35
SSE
40
SSE
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:26PM1.84m
10:51AM1.14m
11:20PM1.77m
11:52AM1.09m
00:17AM1.67m
1:00PM1.07m
1:18AM1.56m
2:15PM1.09m
2:21AM1.46m
3:30PM1.16m
3:25AM1.38m
4:32PM1.25m
4:23AM1.31m
5:22PM1.34m
Low Tide
5:14AM0.38m
4:27PM0.38m
6:16AM0.41m
5:28PM0.46m
7:21AM0.42m
6:36PM0.53m
8:23AM0.42m
7:53PM0.57m
9:20AM0.40m
9:11PM0.58m
10:08AM0.38m
10:22PM0.56m
10:50AM0.35m
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:26
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5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
18
21
21
16
19
19
17
19
19
20
21
21
19
20
20
18
21
21
19
21
21
15
19
18
11
13
13
12
13
13
15
16
16
16
18
17
15
17
17
14
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
9
1.1
SE
10
0.9
E
9
1.2
SE
9
2
SE
10
2
SE
11
2.2
ESE
11
2.2
ESE
11
2.3
ESE
11
2.2
ESE
11
2
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
11
1.8
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.7
ESE
11
1.7
ESE
11
1.7
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
11
Energy kJ
499
369
307
205
245
137
241
832
915
1220
1134
1199
1121
925
1111
807
645
655
680
650
486
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
8
1
E
10
0.1
NE
11
1
E
9
1.3
ESE
13
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
135
177
5
171
577
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
3
0.5
S
6
0.5
SSE
8
0.5
S
3
0.6
S
3
1.3
SSE
9
0.5
SSW
3
0.6
S
3
0.9
S
4
0.7
SSW
4
3.5
SE
11
3.5
SE
11
3
SE
11
1.6
SSE
6
1.5
S
7
2
S
7
1.1
SSE
7
Energy kJ
6
16
35
6
8
258
6
8
27
13
3075
2930
2260
190
208
404
121
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
4
2
3
7
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
1
Distance (km)
1
0
24
19
146
344
19
146
180
146
651
572
19
19
19
8
19
19
19
793
684
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
2
4
3
3
4
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
3
4
4
4
4
5
7
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
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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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