Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, E swell with 154 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for National Park. Honestly, it’s a bit of a tough stretch coming up. We’re looking at a long, slow start with nothing much to get excited about for the first several days, and even when things pick up, it’s never going to be epic. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent spring suit.
The forecast kicks off on Sunday the 30th of August, but there’s virtually nothing on offer – just a tiny 2ft east swell with a short 8-second period and weak energy (39). The wind is offshore from the SE, so it’s clean, but the swell is too small and weak to bother with. That theme continues right through Monday the 31st and into Tuesday morning the 1st of September. The swell stays tiny, and the wind is either offshore or cross-offshore, keeping it clean, but there’s just no wave power.
We finally see a little pulse on the afternoon of Tuesday the 1st of September. Swell bumps up to 3ft from the east, period stretches to 10 seconds, and the combined energy hits 164 – that’s moderate energy. The wind is a light ENE cross-offshore, so it’s clean. It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary, not a standout. Then it drops right back off again.
Wednesday the 2nd through Sunday the 6th of September is a real write-off. Swell sizes are all under 3ft, periods are short, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, making for messy, choppy conditions. The energy readings are all in the weak range (below 100). You’d be wasting your time.
Monday the 7th of September gives a little glimmer. A 2ft NE swell with an 8-second period and a light SSE offshore breeze (3 mph) makes for clean conditions in the morning. The energy is only 76 though, so it’s weak. Still, if you’re desperate, you could get a few small ones. The afternoon gets ruined by a cross-shore wind.
The real pick of the bunch, and the only time I’d actually make a plan, is around Thursday the 10th of September. The swell is 4ft from the ENE with a 7-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 160 (moderate). The wind is offshore from the SE in the afternoon, making for clean, lined-up waves. It’s not huge, but it’s the best we’ll see. The morning of Thursday the 10th also has a light cross-offshore breeze from the east, so it’s clean too. This is the window.
Friday the 11th of September gets interesting in the afternoon. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SSE, with a 7-second period and energy of 379 – that’s strong energy. But it’s a risk of thunderstorms, and the wind is cross-offshore. That size is getting into expert territory, especially for a point break. It could be heavy and a bit messy.
Saturday the 12th of September morning has a 4ft east swell, moderate energy (219), and a clean offshore wind from the SE. It’s surfable and decent, but not as clean as Thursday.
From Sunday the 13th onward, it fades back to small, weak swells with offshore winds, but nothing worth writing home about.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. Don’t bother. The best bet is Thursday the 10th of September, with a clean 4ft east swell and offshore winds. That’s your one window. The Friday the 11th afternoon has more size but is for experts only. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | SE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 8 | E 9 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 |
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35 | 139 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 127 | 154 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 27 | 59 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 61 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross | on | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:14PM1.79m | 9:39AM1.65m | 9:50PM1.69m | 10:23AM1.66m | 10:28PM1.56m | 11:13AM1.64m | 11:13PM1.41m | 12:15PM1.61m | 00:10AM1.26m | 1:35PM1.60m | 1:35AM1.15m | 3:07PM1.65m | 3:22AM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:31AM0.27m | 3:42PM0.37m | 4:05AM0.29m | 4:28PM0.46m | 4:43AM0.33m | 5:24PM0.58m | 5:28AM0.39m | 6:38PM0.70m | 6:27AM0.46m | 8:21PM0.74m | 7:46AM0.51m | 10:03PM0.68m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 28 | 26 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 10 | E 10 | E 6 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | E 9 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 5 |
35 | 37 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 127 | 154 | 23 | 45 | 45 | 14 | 59 | 27 | 30 | 7 | 27 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 12 | E 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 10 | E 6 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | SE 10 | E 10 |
4 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 44 | 16 | 6 | 27 | 27 | 4 | 27 | 27 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 13 | NE 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 17 | NE 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 6 | NE 8 | SE 10 | — | ENE 8 | NE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 10 |
— | 7 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 4 | — | 6 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | NE 6 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NE 4 | NW 3 | — | NE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 3 |
156 | 139 | 80 | 80 | 52 | 24 | — | — | — | 27 | 10 | 13 | 22 | 5 | — | 19 | 24 | 32 | 61 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 420 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 6 | 9 | 126 | 194 | 243 | 420 | 21 |
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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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