National Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.10° E

National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's National Park sea temperature is
20.3° C
0.8° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, E swell with 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, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 7th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for National Park, a point break that’s exposed to the ENE. The water’s sitting at 69°, which is just a touch cooler than average for this time of year, but nothing to really complain about.

The next 16 days start off pretty flat and ordinary. The first few days, from Friday the 7th through to the start of the following week, we’ve got small, weak waves. Swell heights are under 3ft, mostly from the east or east-northeast, with periods around 7-9 seconds. The energy is low too, barely cracking 100 (99) on Friday morning. Winds are light and cross-offshore, so the surf is clean, but it’s just too small to get excited about. Saturday the 8th offers a little more energy (121) in the morning, but still only 3ft – you’ll be scratching for a ride.

Sunday the 9th morning is the first real standout. We’ve got a glassy 3ft swell from the east with a period of 9 seconds, and the energy jumps to 215 – that’s moderate wave energy. The wind is glassy, so the surface will be like a mirror. It’s not huge, but for a point break, those clean conditions and a bit of push will make for some fun, long walls. This is the best of the first week, so get on it early.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Monday the 10th right through to Sunday the 16th, the swell drops back to 1ft-3ft, and the winds turn onshore or cross-shore, often strong. The energy is weak, mostly under 160. It’s a proper lull – nothing to write home about. You’re better off doing something else.

Now, things get interesting in the second week. From Monday the 17th, a new swell builds. It’s still messy with strong Southerly winds, but the size jumps to 6ft on Monday morning (289 energy) and 7ft by the afternoon (422). The period is short (6-7 seconds), so it’s windswell – not great for the point, but the size is there. Tuesday the 18th sees even more size, hitting 8ft-8ft (613-829 energy), but the wind is still cross-offshore and strong. It’s big, but not clean.

The real standout is delayed. Wednesday the 19th through Friday the 21st. The swell peaks at 10ft from the east-southeast, with a period of 9-13 seconds, and the energy goes through the roof – 1368 on Wednesday, up to 3550 on Thursday morning. That’s strong to very strong wave energy. The wind goes offshore from the SE, clean and moderate. This is serious groundswell, and for a point break, that’s a dream setup. The waves will be big, powerful, and lined up. But listen – this is only for experienced surfers. Over 8ft, it’s expert territory. Beginners, stay out. Thursday afternoon and Friday see the swell settle to 8ft, with a 12-13 second period – still hefty, but with clean offshore winds, it’s going to be pumping. This is the best on offer: big, clean, and well-shaped.

Saturday the 22nd sees the swell drop to 5ft-6ft (586-814 energy), with a long 11-12 second period and offshore winds again. That’s a great way to finish the run for the strong intermediate crew.

So, Sunday the 9th morning is your call for a small, glassy session. But for the big boys, the 19th through the 21st is where it’s at – just be ready for serious power.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the N by Wed afternoon).

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
8
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
1.1
E
9
1
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9
0.9
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9
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9
0.6
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9
1.1
N
5
1.1
NNE
6
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
E
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
90
57
91
107
51
198
157
152
120
93
95
74
79
80
61
63
91
44
43
28
27
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
E
10
W
5
S
15
SE
5
WSW
5
ENE
15
NNE
15
NNW
20
NW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
W
10
ENE
10
WNW
15
NNW
30
N
30
WSW
25
SW
20
SW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
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
8:18AM1.54m
8:45PM2.04m
Low Tide
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
2:14PM0.11m
3:09AM0.20m
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5:22
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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