National Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.10° E

National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's National Park sea temperature is
20.0°C
1.2° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SE swell with 230 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with E 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 30th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Well, it’s a bit of a slow start, I won’t lie. The first real surf we’re looking at won’t get going until Thursday afternoon, the 27th of August, and even then it’s nothing to write home about. The whole opening stretch is pretty small and average. There’s a long gap there through the end of August and into the start of September with mostly flat, weak conditions. The water’s a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 68°F, about 2°F below average, so you’ll want a decent suit.

The only standout action in the whole forecast comes much later, during the second week. We’ve got a bit of a pulse building around Thursday the 10th of September. That’s where the real focus should be. The morning of the 10th sees a 6 ft swell from the southeast, with a moderate offshore breeze from the same direction. The combined energy is moderate (350), and it’s looking clean. That’s the best window we’ve got. The next day, Friday the 11th, keeps it going with a solid 6 ft to 7 ft swell from the southeast, again with that clean offshore wind. The energy is strong with readings of 400 and 372. That’s a proper groundswell pulse, but the period is around 6 to 7 seconds, so it’s a short period, punchy swell. At National Park, a point break, it should handle that fine.

The earlier days are just small, ordinary surf. The afternoon of Saturday the 29th of August has a 3 ft swell from the east with a gentle offshore, but it’s not going to get the heart racing. The Sunday the 30th has a bigger 5 ft to 6 ft swell from the southeast, but with a fresh breeze, it’s a bit lumpy. It’s surfable, but nothing special.

Remember, anything over 8 ft is for experts only, and we don’t get that high here. The 6 ft to 7 ft stuff on the 10th and 11th is a solid intermediate level, with a bit of push. The crowds are listed as “often” at this spot, so expect company on those better days.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a washout. Don’t bother. But keep your eyes on Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th of September. That’s your window. The offshore winds and a decent southeast swell should line up for some clean, fun walls at National Park. It’s a point break, so it’ll handle the short period energy well. It’s a long way off, so the forecast could shift, but as it stands, that’s the only real highlight.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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230
164
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43
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
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ESE
10
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NNW
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High Tide
7:36PM1.88m
7:51AM1.49m
8:08PM1.89m
8:25AM1.56m
8:41PM1.85m
9:01AM1.62m
9:14PM1.79m
9:39AM1.65m
9:50PM1.69m
10:23AM1.66m
10:28PM1.56m
11:13AM1.64m
11:13PM1.41m
Low Tide
1:07PM0.36m
2:01AM0.36m
1:44PM0.31m
2:30AM0.31m
2:21PM0.29m
3:00AM0.28m
3:00PM0.31m
3:31AM0.27m
3:42PM0.37m
4:05AM0.29m
4:28PM0.46m
4:43AM0.33m
5:24PM0.58m
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Temp °C
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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.

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