National Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.10° E

National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's National Park sea temperature is
20.1°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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SE swell with 156 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 30th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 30th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 30th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright mate, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what National Park has on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it's a tough run. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle for surfable waves. There are no good options at any point. We’re looking at a solid gap with no recommendations from start to finish. The predominant wind is offshore for a lot of the mornings, which is a positive, but the swell just isn't there to back it up. The combined wave energy is weak across the whole period, mostly staying in that low two-digit range – you’re looking at energy values like 36, 38, 41, nothing with any grunt. It’s the kind of setup where you'd be doing more floating than surfing.

30 August – Morning: We kick off with small 1.6ft swell coming from the East at a short 8-second period. The southeast wind at 16 mph is offshore, keeping the surface clean, but the poor surf conditions make it a total write-off. The water temp is 68.2°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.

31 August – 3 September: The first week is a drag. We're seeing tiny waves, mostly around 1.3ft to 2.0ft, with a dominant East direction. The period sits around 8 to 10 seconds – not terrible period, but the size is laughable. Winds are often offshore, especially in the mornings, but there's just no power. The energy readings stay below 100. By the 1st of September, it's described as "surfable but very ordinary," which is about as generous as it gets.

4 – 8 September: This stretch is a write-off. The swell tries to fill in a bit from the NNE, but the period drops to a terrible 5-6 seconds, meaning it’s just weak, bumpy windswell. By the afternoon of the 5th of September, the wind cranks onshore from the north at 19 mph, creating a lumpy mess. The energy does climb a bit – on the afternoon of the 8th it hits 204 – but with a period of just 6 seconds and a cross-onshore wind, it's a churned-up, weak dribble. Not for a paddle board.

9 – 14 September: The final days offer no hope. The swell direction switches around to SE, and while we get some clean, offshore mornings again, the wave heights barely break 2.3ft. The energy is mostly back down in the weak category. The best you can say is that on the 11th of September, there's a 0.7ft swell with a very long 13-second period from the ESE, but at that size, it's not even ripples.

So there you have it. A long, flat run with no standout days. Keep the board in the bag and wait for the forecasts to change.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
1.4
SE
6
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
8
0.3
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
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10
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0.4
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9
0.8
NE
5
0.4
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9
0.7
NE
6
0.8
NNE
5
0.8
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
5
1
NNE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
35
135
23
22
21
71
47
44
45
65
27
29
27
31
27
31
36
33
83
60
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
25
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNE
15
NW
10
NW
20
NNE
15
NW
10
NNW
20
NNE
15
NNW
20
NNW
30
N
15
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
9:14PM1.79m
9:39AM1.65m
9:50PM1.69m
10:23AM1.66m
10:28PM1.56m
11:13AM1.64m
11:13PM1.41m
12:15PM1.61m
00:10AM1.26m
1:35PM1.60m
1:35AM1.15m
3:07PM1.65m
3:22AM1.13m
Low Tide
3:00PM0.31m
3:31AM0.27m
3:42PM0.37m
4:05AM0.29m
4:28PM0.46m
4:43AM0.33m
5:24PM0.58m
5:28AM0.39m
6:38PM0.70m
6:27AM0.46m
8:21PM0.74m
7:46AM0.51m
10:03PM0.68m
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6:00
5:58
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5:56
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5:32
5:34
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Temp °C
19
19
19
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18
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27
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Feels °C
16
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24
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16
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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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