National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what we've got cookin' at National Park. This is a point break that's fairly consistent, exposed to the swell, and likes it from the ENE. It's an intermediate-level wave, which suits the kind of swell we're looking at.

So, here's the deal: There's a bit of a slow start, but once the ocean gets its act together, there are some proper sessions on the horizon. The water temperature here is sitting at 70°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Right off the bat, the first real window that's worth paddling out for is Friday the 11th. We've got a clean 6 ft swell from the ESE with a short period of 8 seconds. The wind is a steady offshore breeze from the SE, keeping the faces clean. It's a bit short period for a point break, so it'll be a bit softer, but it's rideable. The combined energy is sitting at 330 (moderate), so there's some push.

Moving into the weekend, Saturday the 12th looks similar early with a 5 ft ESE swell. It's a bit of a drop in energy to 203, but with the same clean offshore conditions, the morning is the pick. Sunday the 13th sees the swell backing off to 3 ft, but the wind is still offshore. It's small, but for a log or a fun board, it'll be a cruisy session.

Now, if you want my honest opinion, the real standout isn't for another week. Mark your calendar for Wednesday the 16th. The swell ramps up to 10 ft from the SE, and the wind is cranking offshore at 25 mph. The energy jumps to a massive 864 (strong). But here's the thing, 10 ft on a point break is a big, powerful wave. It's pushing the limit of what's comfortable for intermediates, and this is expert territory. The period is only 7 seconds, so it's going to be a lot of lumpy, powerful water rather than clean long lines. It'll be a challenge, but for the crew who can handle it, it's game on.

The following week, the swell drops, and we get into a bit of a lull. The wind shifts around a bit, turning cross-shore or cross-on, which makes for choppy conditions. There's a patch of really small, poor surf from the 20th through the 24th, so you're looking at a solid 4-day gap with nothing worth getting wet for.

But hold on, the end of the forecast window is looking tasty. On Friday the 25th, we get a proper ENE swell at 5 ft with a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy comes back to 286 (moderate) and the break will love that direction. That's a great sign.

Then, Saturday the 26th is the absolute gem of the whole outlook. We've got a solid 7 ft swell from the E with an 8-second period, combined with a light 9 mph offshore breeze. The energy is 533 (strong). This is the session you want to be planning for. Clean, punchy waves, good size, and the right wind. This is the one.

So, to sum it up: There's some decent small-wave action early, a big but gnarly day on the 16th for the experts, a dry spell in the middle, and then a proper cracker on Saturday the 26th. That last Saturday is the standout.

Rusty.

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