
Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SE swell with 325 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 (Jul 23) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM. 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for National Park.
The outlook kicks off on Thursday the 23rd of July. We’ve got a small but clean little pulse coming through. Thursday morning, the swell is 1.3m from the east with a short 8-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the SSW – that’s going to keep the faces tidy. The combined energy is moderate at 245. Water temp is sitting at 21°, which is about average for this time of year. Thursday afternoon holds up too, with a light offshore from the ESE and 1.2m of east swell. It’s not big, but it’s clean and fun for an intermediate.
Friday the 24th starts to drop off. Morning has 1.0m of east swell, but the wind swings to a moderate cross-off from the south, and the energy drops to 130. The surf is small and ordinary. Friday afternoon sees only 0.9m with a moderate offshore, but conditions are just average. It’s a session for the longboard if you’re keen.
The weekend is a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday the 25th morning has a bump in size to 1.4m from the ESE, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the wind is moderate cross-off. The energy jumps to 323, but the quality is marginal. Saturday afternoon is smaller again at 1.1m. Sunday the 26th drops off hard – 0.7m in the morning and 0.6m in the afternoon. The energy is weak (61 and 65). It’s ankle-snappers with a light cross-off breeze. Not worth paddling out for.
Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are flat. We’re talking 0.2m to 0.3m, with almost no energy. The water is quiet. Wednesday the 29th sees a tiny bump to 0.6m from the ENE, but the period is a weak 6 seconds. The wind is light and cross-off, but it’s barely surfable.
Now, the real standout happens on Monday the 3rd of August. On Monday afternoon, the swell picks up to 1.8m from the ESE with a 7-second period, and the wind goes moderate offshore from the SE. The combined energy is a solid 293, and the forecast calls for good surf conditions. This is the best window in the whole period – clean, punchy, and rideable for the intermediate crowd. The size is under 1.5m, so it’s still accessible for most.
Tuesday the 4th of August has a similar size (2.0m in the morning, 1.8m in the afternoon), but the wind is stronger and cross-off, making it more challenging. The morning is messy with rain showers and a fresh breeze. Wednesday the 5th of August pushes up to 2.5m in the morning and 2.3m in the afternoon from the ESE, period 8 seconds. The energy is strong (878 in the morning), but the wind is cross-off and the conditions are marginal. This is getting into expert territory, and the setup is a point break, so it could handle the size, but the wind is a problem.
Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of August fade slowly. The swell drops from 2.0m to 1.3m, with periods increasing to 10 seconds, but the wind remains cross-off and the energy is moderate to strong. The forecast is only marginal. There’s no clean, groomed session to chase.
The best call is Monday the 3rd of August afternoon. The offshore wind, the 1.8m of east-southeast swell, and the moderate energy at 293 make it the pick of the 16 days. It’s not a world-beater, but it’s the only time the stars line up for a proper, clean surf at National Park.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
239 | 190 | 157 | 124 | 98 | 205 | 208 | 136 | 45 | 54 | 39 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 32 | 26 | 12 | 23 | 26 | 33 | 47 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:58PM1.51m | 3:16AM1.19m | 4:56PM1.59m | 4:24AM1.17m | 5:43PM1.69m | 5:24AM1.19m | 6:24PM1.78m | 6:15AM1.23m | 7:01PM1.85m | 6:59AM1.28m | 7:35PM1.91m | 7:39AM1.33m | 8:09PM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:21PM0.89m | 9:41AM0.55m | 11:28PM0.85m | 10:34AM0.53m | 00:19AM0.78m | 11:23AM0.49m | 1:00AM0.70m | 12:08PM0.45m | 1:36AM0.61m | 12:49PM0.41m | 2:09AM0.53m | 1:27PM0.37m | 2:41AM0.46m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 13 | E 6 | ESE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 |
239 | 190 | 157 | 124 | 98 | 119 | 208 | 136 | 44 | 54 | 39 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 32 | 15 | 12 | 23 | 26 | 33 | 47 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SE 12 | — | SE 8 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 7 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
5 | 5 | — | 3 | 10 | 34 | 8 | 17 | 45 | 3 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 26 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 8 | E 13 | NE 9 | — | SE 11 | SE 15 | SSE 13 | SE 10 | NE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | ENE 7 | E 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 |
6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 5 | 35 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSE 3 | E 4 | SE 4 | E 5 | — | — | ESE 2 | — |
— | — | — | 9 | 90 | 205 | 102 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 33 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 176 | 194 | 204 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 159 | 266 | 0 | 0 |
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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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