Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, SE swell with 543 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, breaking down the surf. We’ve got a run of waves at National Park, but don’t expect a non-stop party.
The first real action is Friday, 11 September. That’s a 7ft swell from the SE with a short 8-second period, and the wind is a solid offshore breeze at 16 mph. That’s clean, lined-up surf, and the wave energy is 520 (moderate). It’s overhead for most, so if you’re not comfortable in that size, maybe give it a miss. Water temp is about normal for the season.
The standout window is across Friday and Saturday, 11-12 September. The swell drops from 7ft to 5ft, but it stays in that sweet spot with offshore winds. Saturday morning brings 5ft ESE swell at 7 seconds, still offshores at 12 mph, and the energy is 227 (moderate). That’s your best bet for a fun, clean session without the heavy stuff. The south-east offshore wind is a dream for this point break, keeping it glassy. Expect the crowd to be heavy – it’s often packed here.
By Sunday, 13 September, the swell drops to 3ft and the energy fades. From there, right through to the middle of the following week, it’s a real flat spell. We’re talking 2ft to 3ft waves with weak energy, and conditions are just ordinary. There’s a window of glassy conditions on Tuesday, 15 September, but the swell is tiny at 3ft. You’ll be scratching for scraps.
Then comes a big pulse on Thursday, 17 September. A 7ft ESE swell rolls in with a 7-second period, and a strong offshore wind at 16 mph. The energy jumps to 423 (moderate). That’s a ripper, but it’s pushing into the expert zone – over 7ft, so only for the experienced crew. The wind is offshore, keeping it clean, but that short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy between sets.
After that, it fades off again. Friday, 18 September, through the end of the period, the swell drops below 3ft, and the wind turns messy – cross-shore or cross-on. The last few days are flat, with poor conditions and energy readings in the teens. The 24th has a little glassy moment, but it’s only 2ft. Not worth the paddle.
So, if you’re keen, hit Friday 11th through Saturday 12th, or the big Thursday 17th. The rest is a long flat spell with a few tiny, ordinary waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu night, light winds from the SSE by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 601 | 516 | 368 | 266 | 216 | 171 | 114 | 102 | 59 | 76 | 78 | 64 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 49 | 29 | 40 | 370 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:58AM1.67m | 8:16PM1.89m | 8:37AM1.71m | 8:51PM1.79m | 9:15AM1.71m | 9:23PM1.66m | 9:54AM1.69m | 9:55PM1.52m | 10:34AM1.63m | 10:25PM1.38m | 11:17AM1.56m | 10:56PM1.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:58AM0.17m | 1:59PM0.15m | 2:32AM0.16m | 2:40PM0.20m | 3:04AM0.17m | 3:20PM0.29m | 3:35AM0.22m | 4:00PM0.42m | 4:05AM0.29m | 4:42PM0.56m | 4:36AM0.38m | 5:29PM0.71m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 13 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 114 | 51 | 51 | 29 | 78 | 64 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 49 | 29 | 40 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 14 | NE 15 | E 14 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | E 12 | E 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | SE 20 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 10 | NE 12 | E 15 | NE 12 | NE 11 | E 14 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 16 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 601 | 516 | 368 | 266 | 216 | 171 | — | 102 | 59 | 76 | 31 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 370 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 203 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 204 |
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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).
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