
Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,645 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with SE 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 6s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what National Park has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up. There’s a solid pulse of swell to kick things off, but it’s paired with some less-than-ideal wind and those tricky tide windows. The real standout looks like it’s going to be towards the end of the window, so we’ll need to be patient.
The action starts on Wednesday, July 8th. We’re looking at a solid 8 ft SE groundswell with a long 12-second period, packing a lot of energy (1645). The wind is a fresh 19 mph from the SSE, blowing offshore, which will keep the faces clean. This is decent sized, intermediate territory for sure. The water temp is 69°, which is a bit colder than average for this time of year, so you might want a thicker spring suit.
Thursday, July 9th, the swell drops a touch to 7 ft from the SE, period easing to 11 seconds (1208 energy). Wind swings to a cross-offshore S direction at 16 mph. It’s still clean, but those rain showers might be on you. Friday morning, July 10th, holds similar 7 ft SE swell (1301 energy), but Friday afternoon is when things get interesting. The swell drops to 5 ft from the SE (524 energy), but the wind goes light offshore from the SSE at 9 mph. That’s proper clean conditions and the wave comment is top shelf. If you can sneak out for the arvo session, that’s the call.
Saturday, July 11th, sees the swell drop right off. Morning has 4 ft SE swell (322 energy) and a light cross-offshore breeze. It’s surfable, but pretty gutless. By Sunday the 12th, it’s small and messy, and we go into a real flat spell.
There’s a long gap from Sunday the 12th right through until Monday, July 20th, where there’s barely anything rideable. We’re talking little dribbly waves under 3 ft, weak energy, and mostly poor conditions. It’s a real lull.
Now, Monday the 20th afternoon gives us a little glimmer. The swell is still only 2 ft, but it’s from the E with a 12-second period (223 energy). The wind is glassy from the NE. It’ll be clean as a whistle, but tiny. A longboarder’s dream, maybe.
The real highlight, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Wednesday, July 22nd. After a fresh and choppy Tuesday, the wind swings to a light cross-offshore SSE at 6 mph in the afternoon. The swell is a very solid 5 ft from the ESE, with a long 13-second period, carrying a serious 698 units of energy. The wave comment says it all: very good surf conditions. This is the stand-out session of the outlook. With that period and direction, National Park as a point break will be handling it beautifully.
Be aware, there is another small swell on the 23rd but it’s onshore and messy, so the 22nd is your day.
So to wrap it up: Friday arvo the 10th is a sleeper hit for clean smaller waves, but the big one to circle on the calendar is Wednesday, July 22nd afternoon. That’s the one with proper size, long-period energy, and clean conditions. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1645 | 1525 | 497 | 930 | 835 | 667 | 757 | 404 | 389 | 244 | 178 | 341 | 204 | 185 | 100 | 59 | 56 | 47 | 38 | 19 | 19 | |
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 | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:23PM1.51m | 2:10AM1.45m | 3:36PM1.63m | 3:23AM1.38m | 4:44PM1.77m | 4:37AM1.35m | 5:45PM1.92m | 5:45AM1.36m | 6:41PM2.04m | 6:45AM1.39m | 7:32PM2.13m | 7:40AM1.42m | 8:20PM2.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:22PM0.80m | 8:44AM0.48m | 9:52PM0.79m | 9:46AM0.44m | 11:12PM0.71m | 10:48AM0.37m | 00:19AM0.61m | 11:47AM0.29m | 1:16AM0.49m | 12:42PM0.22m | 2:08AM0.40m | 1:34PM0.17m | 2:55AM0.33m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 17 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
— | — | 497 | 278 | 198 | — | 469 | 404 | 389 | 244 | 163 | 341 | 204 | 185 | 100 | 59 | 56 | 47 | 38 | 19 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | — | ESE 14 | ESE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | N 10 | — | NE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 75 | 120 | — | 78 | 178 | 19 | 16 | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | NE 10 | S 8 | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — |
1645 | 1525 | 309 | 930 | 835 | 667 | 757 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 203 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 155 | 126 |
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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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