National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at what’s cookin’ for National Park over the next couple weeks. It’s a point break, takes a nice east-northeast swell, and it’s a spot that can hold a bit of punch when the conditions line up. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there are a few windows where it’ll be worth paddling out.

We kick off Sunday, the 2nd of August, with a bit of a mixed bag. The morning’ll see some rain showers, but the wind’s blowing offshore from the ESE at 12 mph, keeping things clean. Swell’s around 5 ft from the ESE, but it’s short-period stuff at 7 seconds – not much grunt behind it. The energy’s weak, only 259, so it’s more of a grovel than a proper session. Still, for a Sunday arvo, the wind backs off to a gentle 9 mph offshore, and the swell drops to 4 ft. It’s rideable, but nothin’ to write home about.

Monday the 3rd shapes up a bit better. Morning’s glassy with a 3 ft swell from the SE, but the period jumps to 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy, clocking in at 551. That’s moderate to strong energy, but those long-period SE swells can be a bit close-outy at beach breaks. On this point, though, it’ll line up nicely, especially with the cross-offshore breeze. The afternoon holds similar size with a 12-second period and clean offshore wind. Not huge, but quality for the patient surfer.

Tuesday the 4th sees the swell drop right off. Morning’s glassy, but only 2 ft of weak, short-period energy (133). It’s a knee-slapper. The rest of the week stays small and ordinary – Wednesday the 5th has a bit of a spike in the morning with 3 ft from the east, 10-second period, and glassy conditions, energy at 214. That’s probably the pick of the first week: clean, lined-up waves for a longboard or a funboard. But after that, it’s all fade.

From Thursday the 6th through to the 10th, we’re looking at tiny surf, mostly under 3 ft, with a mix of onshore and cross-onshore winds that will chop things up. The 9th and 10th are particularly grim – poor quality, messy wind, and next to no energy. You’re better off doing something else.

Now, there’s a bit of a gap here with nothing exciting, but keep an eye on the second week. Sunday the 16th pulls in a punchier 5 ft swell from the SE, but it’s only 6 seconds – short and dumpy, with moderate energy at 371. The wind’s cross-offshore, so it could be fun for a shortboard, but the period’s against any proper flow. Monday the 17th is the standout of the whole forecast. The morning brings 3 ft from the SE, 11-second period, and a fresh offshore wind at 19 mph. Energy’s 389 – moderate but punchy. That’s gonna be clean, lined-up, and good for a late-morning session. The point will hold that east-southeast angle nicely, and the offshore will keep the faces smooth. It’s still only 3 ft, so it’s not gonna blow your mind, but it’s the best on offer.

Water temp’s sitting at 69°F, which is about 1°F colder than normal for this time of year – not a big deal, just a hint of winter chill.

Overall, nothing huge here. Monday the 3rd has the quality with that long-period groundswell, and Monday the 17th has the best combo of offshore wind and solid energy. If you’re keen, those are your windows. The rest is small and ordinary. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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