
Surf Forecasts:
Narrow Neck surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 2,908 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narrow Neck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a solid run of swell, but the wind is just blowing it to pieces. The real standout is hiding right at the end of the window, so you’ll need some patience.
We’re looking at a long stretch of messy, blown-out conditions starting Sunday, July 19th. That first week is a real struggle. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.
Let’s talk about the only break on the cards: Narrow Neck. It’s a reef break, good for beginners, and consistent, but it’s exposed to the swell. The problem is the wind. For the first five days, it’s a relentless cross-onshore pounding from the SSE and SE, gusting up to 31 mph. The swell is pumping, between 8 ft and 10 ft, mostly from the SE with a 10-second period, but the energy is huge – we’re talking a combined energy of 2824 on Sunday morning. That’s just a total mess, though. This is strictly for kite surfers; paddle surfing is not happening.
We get a slight reprieve on Wednesday, July 22nd, with the swell dropping to 5 ft, but the wind is still light cross-onshore, making for marginal surf. Things get a bit interesting on Thursday morning, July 23rd. The wind goes glassy from the SSW, and we get a little 4 ft swell from the ENE with a weak 8-second period and a combined energy of 220. It’s not world-class, but it’s the first clean wave we’ve seen all week. The afternoon gets chopped again, though.
After that, it’s back to poor conditions and tiny swell until the end of the month. The waves drop to 1.0 ft, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or cross-offshore. It’s a long, flat, messy run.
Now, here’s the hopeful bit. Save your energy for the start of August. On Saturday, August 1st, we get a real treat. The morning is glassy with a clean 8 ft swell from the ESE, an 8-second period, and a combined energy of 901. That’s a proper, powerful groundswell with very good surf conditions. The period is a bit short, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but the glassy conditions will make it clean. The afternoon goes a bit onshore, so the morning is the session. This is your standout. The crowd profile is "sometimes," so you might have some company, but it’s worth it. The swell direction (ESE) is a bit off the optimum NE, but the quality of the session will make up for it.
The forecast for that Saturday is a bit far out, so it’s promising but not locked in. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the S by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2443 | 2471 | 2908 | 2088 | 1555 | 942 | 1106 | 551 | 367 | 306 | 269 | 181 | 137 | 109 | 97 | 89 | 157 | 66 | 39 | 26 | 27 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:03PM1.19m | 00:07AM1.37m | 12:55PM1.18m | 00:49AM1.21m | 1:53PM1.18m | 1:34AM1.08m | 3:00PM1.20m | 2:28AM0.97m | 4:10PM1.25m | 3:37AM0.90m | 5:09PM1.32m | 4:53AM0.88m | 5:56PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:53PM0.42m | 6:42AM0.30m | 6:52PM0.52m | 7:25AM0.34m | 8:01PM0.59m | 8:11AM0.36m | 9:24PM0.63m | 9:00AM0.37m | 10:45PM0.61m | 9:53AM0.37m | 11:48PM0.55m | 10:45AM0.35m | 00:36AM0.48m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 730 | 551 | 367 | 306 | 269 | 181 | 137 | 109 | 97 | 89 | 4 | 66 | 39 | 26 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 11 | ENE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | 198 | 32 | 17 | 16 | — | 14 | 8 | 1 | 23 | 33 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | E 13 | — | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 10 | 9 | 11 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — |
2443 | 2471 | 2908 | 2088 | 1555 | 942 | 1106 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 96 | 157 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 661 | 668 | 668 | 298 | 298 | 162 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 14 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 25 | 64 | 24 | 8 | 14 | 19 |
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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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