National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the surf at National Park (point break) for the next couple of weeks.

Right now, we’ve got some decent SE swell running, but the wind is the big issue. Monday morning (6th July) kicks off with 2.5m SE swell, but a fresh cross-off wind from the SSE at 22 mph makes it tough. The wave energy is moderate to strong (905), but the period is short at 8 seconds – more windswell than groundswell. Water temp is 69°, which is about 1° cooler than average for this time of year, so nothing too unusual.

Through Tuesday and Wednesday (7th–8th July), the swell holds around 2–2.5m from the SE, with periods bumping up to 10–12 seconds, giving a big spike in energy (up to 2687). But the cross-off wind stays fresh at 19 mph. Truth is, with that much wind and that size, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Friday (10th July) afternoon the wind eases to a gentle breeze (9 mph) and the swell drops to 1.3m, but it’s still not lighting the world on fire.

The first real standout is Saturday (11th July) afternoon. The swell is small – 0.9m from the SE – but the wind swings offshore from the ESE at 9 mph. That’s going to be clean, glassy, and, for a point break, that little peak will ride nice. The energy is low (262), but the conditions are the best of the first week.

Sunday (12th July) goes onshore, then we hit a rough patch. From Monday (13th July) through Thursday (17th July), it’s tiny to flat, with combined energy dropping as low as 2. You’re looking at a solid 5-day gap with nothing worth getting wet for.

Friday (17th July) sees a spike to 1.5m swell, but with a 6-second period and a cross-onshore wind at 16 mph. Weak and lumpy.

Then the real gem shows up. Sunday morning (19th July) brings 2.2m SE swell, clean cross-off wind from the SSW at 12 mph, and moderate energy (711). By Sunday afternoon, the wind drops to a light breeze (6 mph) and the swell settles to 1.9m – the forecast says “very good conditions.” That’s the standout of the whole run.

Monday (20th July) stays clean with 1.4m E swell and light winds, but the energy is lower. After that, it fades through Tuesday (21st July) with small, short-period swell and ordinary conditions.

Bottom line: aim for Saturday 11th July afternoon for a clean, small session, and lock in Sunday 19th July afternoon for the best waves of the forecast. The middle of the second week is a total dud.

Rusty.

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