
Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SE swell with 277 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
206 | 143 | 200 | 277 | 232 | 144 | 81 | 40 | 48 | 204 | 151 | 133 | 97 | 53 | 32 | 64 | 117 | 147 | 97 | 121 | 109 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:08AM1.46m | 10:21PM1.77m | 10:50AM1.49m | 10:58PM1.67m | 11:39AM1.50m | 11:41PM1.55m | 12:39PM1.52m | 00:32AM1.41m | 1:53PM1.55m | 1:41AM1.29m | 3:18PM1.63m | 3:11AM1.22m | 4:35PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:58PM0.42m | 4:47AM0.39m | 4:43PM0.50m | 5:24AM0.41m | 5:35PM0.60m | 6:07AM0.44m | 6:41PM0.71m | 7:01AM0.46m | 8:12PM0.78m | 8:08AM0.48m | 9:55PM0.76m | 9:26AM0.45m | 11:17PM0.66m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 16 | SE 14 | E 6 | SE 12 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
29 | 95 | 198 | 84 | 232 | 144 | 39 | 39 | 31 | 204 | 151 | 133 | 97 | 53 | 23 | 64 | 117 | 147 | 97 | 121 | 109 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SSE 9 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 17 | E 16 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ESE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 |
10 | 9 | 200 | 277 | 65 | 39 | 81 | 40 | 48 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 28 | 32 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 38 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | SE 12 | E 16 | SE 13 | E 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | E 18 | E 18 | S 9 | E 16 | E 16 | ENE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 9 | SSE 10 |
14 | 6 | 5 | 190 | 15 | 33 | 13 | 26 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | SW 2 | S 3 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — |
206 | 143 | 110 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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