National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a 16-day window lookin’ at National Park, and it’s a tale of two halves. The first few days are a washout – tiny, weak waves with no energy to speak of, so just park it for now. The real action kicks off from Thursday the 16th onwards, and then builds into a solid, drawn-out swell event that’ll have the point humming.

The water’s sittin’ at 69.4°, which is about average for the time of year, nothing weird there.

Wednesday 15th – Honestly, don’t even bother. We’re talkin’ 1 foot to 0.7 feet of weak, short-period ESE swell. The combined energy is a measly 24, and the wind is a cross-off. It’s clean, but there’s just nothin’ to ride. A total skunk day.

Thursday 16th – Here’s where it starts to wake up. The morning brings a solid jump to 7.9 feet from the SSE, with a combined energy of 656 (moderate). The wind is cross-off, and the period is only 8 seconds, so it’s a bit messy. By the afternoon, we’re lookin’ at 9.8 feet, also SSE, with a big energy reading of 1181. That’s a lot of juice, but 9.8 feet is gettin’ into expert territory at this break. The wind is still cross-off, so it’ll be clean but powerful.

Friday 17th – Another big day. The morning shows 6.9 feet from the SE with a short 7-second period, but the wind is offshore. Clean, but that short period will make it a bit lumpy. The afternoon stays at 6.9 feet, but the wind turns cross-off again. Not the best shape, but it’s rideable for the experienced crew.

Saturday 18th – The size is up again. Morning sees 8.2 feet from the SE, period 9 seconds, combined energy 1116. Cross-off wind. The afternoon gets even bigger – 9.8 feet, SE, with a combined energy of 1955. That’s strong energy. Again, the wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but it’s a big boy’s wave.

Sunday 19th – The standout. The swell peaks at 13.1 feet from the SE, with a 10-second period and a combined energy reading of 3078. That’s a serious, powerful swell. The wind is offshore both morning and afternoon, so the face will be glassy. This is the best on offer, but it’s only for experts. The rip will be strong, paddlin’ in will be a mission, and it’s gonna be a heavy, drifty wave. If you’re not on your game, stay out.

Monday 20th – Still massive. 13.1 feet in the morning, 11.5 feet in the afternoon, both from the SE with a 10-second period. The energy is still huge (3264 and 2674). The wind holds offshore all day, so it’s clean and powerful. Still only for the hardcore.

Tuesday 21st – The swell starts to drop, but it’s still a solid day. The morning is 8.2 feet from the ESE, period 10 seconds, with a moderate offshore breeze. The afternoon is the pick of the day – 7.5 feet, ESE, with a 10-second period, and the wind is still offshore. The energy is 1024. This is the sweet spot where it’s big enough to be fun, clean, and a bit more manageable for experienced surfers.

Wednesday 22nd – The swell continues to ease. The morning is

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