Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, NNE swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with NE 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the forecast for National Park. Gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty grim. This is a classic run of flatness for this spot. We've got a long gap of over a week with nothing worth paddling out for, and the truth is, the forecasts change and it never seems to stay this poor for long, but right now, there's almost nothing on the cards.
Let's start with Wednesday the 2nd. Forget it. We're talking tiny 2ft easterly windswell with weak energy (66) and onshore breezes. Poor conditions all day. Thursday and Friday are more of the same – tiny, weak, and choppy. Saturday and Sunday the 5th and 6th actually see the swell bump up a touch to 4ft, but it's a short-period windswell from the NNE with only 5 seconds between waves, and a stiff cross-onshore wind will chop it to pieces. Not worth a second look.
Now, there's a tiny glimmer on Monday the 7th. The energy is still low (87), but we get a pocket of clean conditions with a light offshore breeze. The swell is only 3ft from the NE, making for small, weak waves. It's surfable, but it's very ordinary. You'd be scratching for little runners on a log.
Things go right back to poor after that – through the rest of the first week and well into the second. Stronger winds, cross-chop, and very little energy. We're looking at a blank run of about 8 days straight. We finally see a shift on Tuesday the 15th of September. A long-period 15-second groundswell sneaks in from the SE at 1ft. It's a tiny, clean, offshore afternoon session. The energy is only moderate (68), and it'll be weird and straight-breaking at a beach setup, but a point break loves that long period. It's the closest thing to a standout in this window, but it's a long way off and very small.
Honestly, this whole stretch is a write-off for paddle surfing. The area might be more interesting for the kite crew on the windier afternoons, but for us? Leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 9 |
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 kJ | 45 | 45 | 42 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 15 | 59 | 32 | 31 | 42 | 33 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 28 | 16 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 11:13AM1.64m | 11:13PM1.41m | 12:15PM1.61m | 00:10AM1.26m | 1:35PM1.60m | 1:35AM1.15m | 3:07PM1.65m | 3:22AM1.13m | 4:24PM1.75m | 4:44AM1.22m | 5:25PM1.86m | 5:44AM1.34m | 6:15PM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:24PM0.58m | 5:28AM0.39m | 6:38PM0.70m | 6:27AM0.46m | 8:21PM0.74m | 7:46AM0.51m | 10:03PM0.68m | 9:18AM0.48m | 11:12PM0.55m | 10:35AM0.40m | 00:03AM0.42m | 11:36AM0.29m | 00:45AM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 10 | NE 4 | ENE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 9 |
| kJ | 16 | 45 | 19 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 17 | 27 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 32 | 17 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 28 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | NE 8 | E 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SE 11 | E 10 | NE 9 | S 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 5 | ENE 8 | E 9 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 45 | 2 | 42 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 27 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 19 | 14 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | SE 11 | NE 8 | SE 10 | NE 10 | SE 10 | WNW 3 | NE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 5 | S 10 | S 10 | — | NE 8 | E 9 | SE 13 | E 9 | SE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 10 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | — | NE 5 | NNE 5 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NW 3 | N 5 | NNE 4 | S 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | ESE 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | — | 15 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 34 | — | 14 | 26 | 15 | 59 | 9 | 31 | 42 | 7 | 46 | 19 | — | — | 37 | 28 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 219 | 2 | 2 | 126 | 26 | 29 | 126 | 2 | 126 | 126 | 29 | 9 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1470 |
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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).
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