Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with 770 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I won’t sugarcoat it—this 16-day window for National Park starts off with a bit of a flat, ordinary run. The first few days are tiny and messy, so don’t bother paddling out until we get some real energy moving in. The standout window is centered on Monday the 18th and Tuesday the 19th of August, when a solid SE groundswell lines up with clean offshore wind. That’s the call to clear your schedule.
We kick off Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th with only knee-high, weak east swell around 2 ft and 9-second period. The energy is pathetic (53) and the wind is cross-off or offshore but it’s just not enough wave to get excited about. Saturday the 15th is even smaller and blown out by a fresh SSE breeze—leave the board at home.
Sunday the 16th brings a change. The swell builds to 6–6 ft from the SE, period drops to a short 6 seconds, but the wave energy jumps to moderate (248). Winds are fresh offshore from the SSE—clean faces but that short period means choppy, crumbly walls. It’s surfable but not yet firing. Better for a foamie.
Now, Monday the 17th: things get serious. Swell hits 7–8 ft from the SE, period lengthening to 7–8 seconds, and energy climbs into strong territory (480–754). Winds are fresh offshore from the SE. This is solid, powerful surf—too big for beginners, but an intermediate or above will be smiling. It’s a little raw with some rain showers around, but the quality is there.
The highlight is Tuesday the 18th. Swell settles to 7–7 ft from the ESE, period 8 seconds, and energy strong at 653–551. Offshore wind from the SE all day, moderate breeze. This is clean, punchy, and consistent. This is the best day on offer—crisp lines, good shape, and that offshore holding the waves up. Crowds are likely here, so get in early. Water temp is a bit colder than normal at 68°.
Wednesday the 19th still has good energy (400–342) but the swell drops to 4–4 ft from the E/ENE. Offshore wind continues—still very clean, just smaller. A solid runner-up.
From Thursday the 20th through Saturday the 22nd, it’s mellow: chest-high east swell around 3–4 ft with gentle offshore or glassy conditions. Saturday morning is glassy—absolutely pristine if you want a cruisy session with small, clean waves. Crowds likely, but it’s a nice window.
Sunday the 23rd gets messy with onshore NNW wind and poor conditions. Monday the 24th is clean but small (3 ft). From Tuesday the 25th onward we fade to tiny knee-high dribble and eventually flat by the 27th–28th. Not worth a paddle.
So, overall: don’t bother until Sunday the 16th if you’re desperate, but the real juice is Monday the 17th through Wednesday the 19th. The absolute standouts are Tuesday the 18th and Monday the 17th—big, clean, powerful. After that, you’ve got a few nice small days, then a long quiet stretch.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 216 | 236 | 229 | 476 | 750 | 770 | 650 | 547 | 578 | 201 | 178 | 167 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 8:45PM2.04m | 9:01AM1.57m | 9:24PM1.94m | 9:44AM1.58m | 10:00PM1.81m | 10:26AM1.56m | 10:35PM1.65m | 11:10AM1.52m | 11:09PM1.49m | 11:58AM1.47m | 11:42PM1.35m | 12:54PM1.43m | 00:19AM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:14PM0.11m | 3:09AM0.20m | 2:58PM0.15m | 3:46AM0.21m | 3:41PM0.24m | 4:21AM0.25m | 4:24PM0.37m | 4:55AM0.31m | 5:08PM0.52m | 5:29AM0.39m | 5:56PM0.68m | 6:06AM0.47m | 6:58PM0.82m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 15 | ESE 12 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 17 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 201 | 178 | 167 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 16 | E 8 | E 15 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 8 |
8 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 26 | 67 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | SSE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | E 16 | — | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 |
4 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — |
8 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 47 | 69 | 64 | 94 | 123 | 216 | 236 | 229 | 476 | 750 | 770 | 650 | 547 | 578 | 187 | 138 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 176 | 204 | 204 | 204 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 257 | 204 | 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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