
Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 3,222 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for National Park.
We’ve got a bit of a wait for the good stuff. The first few days are a write-off with Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th July offering nothing but messy, windy conditions with cross-offshore breezes. The swell is there but the wind and showers are just ruining it. You’ll be sitting that one out.
Things start to get interesting on Sunday the 19th July. The swell is pumping up to 12ft from the SE with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a hefty 2001, which is strong. But here’s the catch – that’s just too big for this point break. It’s a crowd scene for experts only, and with the wind still cross-off, it’s going to be a battle. Monday the 20th is similar, with 12ft to 10ft SE swell and offshore winds, but again, it’s pushing the limits. The combined energy sits around 1800, so it’s powerful, but only for the guys who know what they’re doing.
The standout period is Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd July. Tuesday morning and afternoon see the swell dropping to a much more manageable 8ft from the ESE, with a 10-second period. The wind is offshore from the SE at 16 mph, making for clean, groomed lines. The combined energy is still solid at 1393, so there’s plenty of push. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. Wednesday follows up with a 6ft to 5ft ESE swell, offshore winds, and combined energy around 516 to 413. This is prime, clean, and fun. This is the best on offer – get on it.
After that, the swell drops through the rest of the week. Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th are still surfable with 5ft to 3ft E swell, but the wind turns cross-off, making it less clean. The combined energy drops to 316 and then 136, so it’s losing steam. By Saturday the 26th, it’s a 7ft bump from the SSE with cross-off wind, but it’s a messy, short-period swell (7 seconds) and the energy is only 475. Sunday the 27th and Monday the 28th are a complete write-off with tiny, weak swell and poor conditions.
Then we hit a long, flat stretch. From Tuesday the 29th July all the way through to Saturday the 2nd August, there’s nothing. The swell is tiny, periods are short, and the combined energy is in the teens. It’s a dry spell, for sure. The water temperature is about 69°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
So, to wrap it up: don’t bother with the first few days. The real action is Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd July. That’s the window. The rest is a slow fade to flat.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon morning, light winds from the SSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
349 | 371 | 774 | 771 | 657 | 2733 | 1970 | 1184 | 1385 | 1819 | 1775 | 1885 | 1393 | 1176 | 742 | 516 | 398 | 349 | 313 | 263 | 195 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:10AM1.46m | 10:34PM1.94m | 10:58AM1.44m | 11:15PM1.79m | 11:49AM1.43m | 11:56PM1.63m | 12:44PM1.41m | 00:36AM1.48m | 1:45PM1.42m | 1:19AM1.35m | 2:53PM1.45m | 2:12AM1.25m | 3:58PM1.51m | 3:16AM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:01PM0.26m | 5:05AM0.32m | 4:48PM0.38m | 5:47AM0.36m | 5:38PM0.52m | 6:28AM0.42m | 6:32PM0.67m | 7:10AM0.47m | 7:38PM0.80m | 7:56AM0.52m | 8:58PM0.88m | 8:47AM0.54m | 10:21PM0.89m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | E 21 | E 10 | SE 11 | ESE 18 | S 23 | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
13 | 16 | — | 9 | 133 | 2168 | 31 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 516 | 398 | 349 | 313 | 263 | 195 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 21 | E 20 | — | S 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 11 |
— | — | — | 9 | 8 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — |
349 | 371 | 774 | 771 | 657 | 2733 | 1970 | 1184 | 1385 | 1819 | 1775 | 1885 | 1393 | 1176 | 742 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 779 | 780 | 198 | 473 | 0 | 266 | 874 | 738 | 340 | 628 | 257 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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