National Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.10° E

National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's National Park sea temperature is
19.9° C
1.1° 

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


National Park surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 555 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for National Park this week:

The surf forecast for National Park over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at National Park in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 16th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 17th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 18th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening on our local stretch.

The water is sitting at about 68°, which is a bit cooler than usual for this time of year, so you might want to grab a thicker wetsuit.

The first real surf shows up on Sunday the 16th with a 6-foot swell out of the southeast, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s gonna be a bit lumpy and lack that proper punch. The wind is offshore from the SSE at 15 mph, keeping things clean, but the energy is moderate (290). It’s surfable, but not the best.

The standout is Wednesday morning, the 19th. We’ve got a 7-foot swell from the ESE with an 8-second period, and the wind is offshore from the SE at 12 mph. The energy is solid (527), and this is shaping up to be the best session of the forecast. National Park will be offering clean, punchy waves. Later that afternoon, the swell drops to 4 feet, but the wind stays offshore, so it’s still a good session.

From Thursday the 20th through the weekend, the swell holds between 4 and 6 feet with mostly cross-offshore winds. Nothing epic, but still rideable. By Saturday the 22nd morning, we get a glassy 4-foot swell from the east, but it’s very ordinary – just small, clean waves for a longboard or a cruise.

Then we hit a quiet spell. From Sunday the 23rd afternoon onward, the swell drops below 3 feet and the energy fades to weak (100 or less). The wind goes cross and onshore at times, and the surf becomes poor for days. We’re looking at a 5-day stretch of very marginal conditions until Friday the 28th, when a tiny 2-foot pulse from the ENE with clean cross-offshore wind offers a small window, but it’s nothing to get excited about.

The last week of the forecast is mostly flat, with tiny 1 to 2-foot waves and variable winds. Hardly worth paddling out for.

So, bottom line: Wednesday the 19th morning is your best bet. Get it while it’s good.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
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2
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3
2
2
1
1
1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SE
6
1.7
SE
6
2.1
ESE
7
2.1
ESE
7
2.2
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
2.2
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.3
SE
10
1.3
SE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
259
245
384
456
525
494
416
525
450
201
296
219
353
392
229
193
186
193
172
186
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
10
SSE
25
SSE
15
ESE
5
SSE
10
SSE
10
ESE
0
NNE
5
SSE
10
ENE
5
NW
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
10:35PM1.65m
11:10AM1.52m
11:09PM1.49m
11:58AM1.47m
11:42PM1.35m
12:54PM1.43m
00:19AM1.22m
2:04PM1.42m
1:12AM1.12m
3:22PM1.45m
2:41AM1.06m
4:27PM1.52m
Low Tide
4:24PM0.37m
4:55AM0.31m
5:08PM0.52m
5:29AM0.39m
5:56PM0.68m
6:06AM0.47m
6:58PM0.82m
6:49AM0.55m
8:30PM0.90m
7:45AM0.61m
10:13PM0.90m
8:57AM0.63m
11:20PM0.82m
rain showers
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6:13
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6:11
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5:27
5:28
5:28
5:29
5:29
5:29
5:30
 mm
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5
3
3
4
2
6
1
2
4
Temp °C
19
18
18
17
18
18
19
18
19
18
18
18
19
18
19
19
18
20
19
19
Feels °C
14
14
12
13
13
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15
16
14
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16
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18
18
19
18
20
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Information about the National Park Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for National Park provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at National Park can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our National Park 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 (National Park) 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 National Park 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.

National Park is 34 km (21 miles) from Sunshine Coast. If you plan a holiday in Sunshine Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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