National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s take a look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks at National Park. It ain’t firing straight off, but there’s a definite push building into the end of next week.

Right now, Monday afternoon brings rideable 3ft waves from the east with a short 8-second interval. It’s not terrible, but it’s not exactly lighting it up either – the combined energy’s moderate (128). The water’s at 68°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year by about two and a half degrees.

Tuesday morning sees similar 3ft east swell with clean conditions thanks to very light ENE breeze. Things get a bit messy Tuesday afternoon as the wind swings cross-shore. Wednesday and Thursday both stay small and mostly poor with onshore or cross-onshore winds – not worth getting wet.

Friday the 28th offers a glimmer with clean 3ft east swell in the morning and light offshore winds. Small but clean. That’s about the best of the first week.

Now, here’s the standout window. Saturday the 29th afternoon things jump – 5ft from the southeast, short period at 6 seconds but strong offshore SSE winds keep it clean. Energy’s up to a moderate 237. That’s where you wanna be. Sunday the 30th keeps that 5ft ESE swell going with clean offshore winds all day. Monday the 1st of September carries the same energy – 5ft from the east, clean in the morning and glassy offshore by the afternoon with light ESE wind. The period’s short so it’ll be a bit racey and dumpy, but with that consistent offshore flow, National Park will be offering up some proper corners.

Tuesday morning the 2nd of September goes glassy with 4ft east swell and next to no wind. That’ll feel like a little reward for anyone who stuck it through the flat spells.

The rest of the second week tapers right off. From Wednesday the 3rd onwards, it’s mostly small, onshore, or choppy with winds from the north or northwest. There’s a brief moment on Friday the 5th afternoon with 1ft east swell and light offshore SE wind, but it’s tiny. Combined energy’s weak. Surf’s not really on the menu for the second week.

So, the takeaway? The real action is Saturday 29th August through to Tuesday 2nd September. That stretch is the pick – consistent 5ft to 5ft east/southeast swell with solid offshore winds and clean conditions. Paddle out Saturday afternoon or Sunday and you’ll find the best waves of this whole forecast. Crowds are often here, so expect company. After that, the window closes pretty quick.

Rusty.

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