
Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with ENE 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at National Park in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.
We’re starting off with some small, clean waves, but nothing to get fired up about until the end of the first week. The first few days are all about tiny, gentle surf.
Friday 7th August through Sunday 9th August is small. Friday morning shows 0.9m east swell with a short 8 second period, and the energy is weak (99). The wind is cross-off from the SSE, so it’s clean, but it’s not going to get you out of bed. Saturday morning is a bit better, glassy with 0.9m east-northeast swell. The real highlight early on is Sunday 9th August morning. That’s the standout. We get 1.0m easterly swell with a 9 second period, the energy bumps up to 217, and it’s glassy. That’s going to be super clean and fun little waves at National Park (point). Water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.
From Monday 10th August through to Thursday 13th August, it goes south. The wind turns onshore or cross-on, and the swell drops. The surf gets poor, with a few afternoons offering clean but tiny 0.5m waves. Not worth it.
Friday 14th August and Saturday 15th August see a little pulse from the southeast, but the size is still only 0.4m to 0.6m. The periods are decent (14 seconds on Friday, 12 seconds on Saturday), but the energy is low to moderate. The offshore winds on Friday afternoon and Saturday will make it clean, but it’s strictly for the longboard.
Sunday 16th August is similar – clean but small, with fresh offshore winds.
Now, here’s the real deal. The standout is Tuesday 18th August afternoon. The swell jumps to 2.2m from the east-southeast with an 8 second period, and the energy is strong (585). The wind is offshore from the SSE, so it’ll be moderate offshore and clean. That’s a solid session for intermediate to advanced surfers at National Park. Too big for beginners, but a proper wave for those who can handle it. Crowds are often a thing here, so you’ll have company.
Wednesday 19th August afternoon is also a standout. Another 1.9m east swell with moderate offshore winds, and the energy is still strong (593). Thursday 20th August looks good too, with 1.7m easterly swell and clean conditions in the morning, though the wind is cross-off.
The last few days of the forecast (Friday 21st August onwards) get messy. The wind turns cross-on and the swell drops, so it’s a fade-out.
To sum it up: the best on offer is the Tuesday 18th August afternoon with 2.2m east-southeast swell and offshore wind, and the Wednesday 19th August afternoon with 1.9m east swell. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 5 | NNE 6 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
37 | 90 | 57 | 91 | 104 | 55 | 198 | 157 | 152 | 123 | 97 | 97 | 74 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 71 | 77 | 42 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:41AM1.29m | 3:18PM1.63m | 3:11AM1.22m | 4:35PM1.76m | 4:38AM1.23m | 5:38PM1.89m | 5:47AM1.30m | 6:32PM2.01m | 6:43AM1.39m | 7:20PM2.07m | 7:32AM1.47m | 8:04PM2.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:08AM0.48m | 9:55PM0.76m | 9:26AM0.45m | 11:17PM0.66m | 10:39AM0.38m | 00:18AM0.52m | 11:42AM0.28m | 1:07AM0.40m | 12:37PM0.19m | 1:51AM0.30m | 1:27PM0.13m | 2:31AM0.23m | |||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 24 | 22 | 14 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
37 | 90 | 57 | 91 | 104 | 55 | 198 | 157 | 152 | 123 | 97 | 42 | 74 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 61 | 77 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NE 9 | E 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SE 9 | NE 8 | NE 6 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 11 | E 9 | E 9 |
33 | 3 | 29 | 10 | 10 | 37 | 47 | 57 | 3 | 29 | 36 | 97 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 8 | 2 | 60 | 42 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 10 | NE 9 | E 14 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 8 | SSW 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | NE 10 | S 6 |
7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | NE 8 | NNE 4 | WNW 3 | W 3 | SW 3 | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | W 3 | SW 4 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 64 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 25 | 71 | 7 | 16 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 28 | 17 |
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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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