
Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 3,156 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM. 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 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.
We’ve got a solid run of surf coming at National Park, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The week kicks off with some decent swell, but there’s a lot of wind to deal with. The real standout is going to be that big pulse of energy hitting later in the week, but only for the brave. Let’s break it down.
Thursday the 16th sees a 8ft to 8ft SSE swell, but it’s coming with a strong 22 mph cross-off wind from the South. The wave energy is moderate (756), but the conditions are marginal and the tide is questionable. It’s a bit of a messy start, not something to get too excited about.
Friday the 17th morning looks a bit better. The swell drops to 7ft from the SE, and the wind swings to a 16 mph offshore from the SSE, so the surf will be clean. The energy is moderate (340), and the conditions are good. It’s a solid option for intermediate surfers. The afternoon gets windier and the quality drops, so get it early.
Saturday the 18th is a day of two halves. The morning has a 7ft SSE swell, but the wind is cross-off from the SSW at 19 mph, so it’s not great. But Saturday afternoon is where it gets interesting. The swell jumps to 12ft from the SE, with a 10-second period, and the energy is very strong (2282). The wind is still cross-off, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is expert-only territory. If you’re a seasoned charger, this is your window. For everyone else, sit this one out.
Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th continue that theme. We’re looking at 12ft to 10ft SE/ESE swells with very strong energy (over 1900). The wind is cross-off or offshore, so the waves will be clean, but the size is simply too much for National Park. It’s a big, powerful swell that will be challenging even for the best.
The real sweet spot arrives on Tuesday the 21st. The swell drops to a more manageable 8ft from the ESE, with a 10-second period and strong energy (1324). The wind is a clean 16 mph offshore from the SE. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell direction (ESE) is a good match for this break’s optimum (ENE). The waves will have power and shape, and the offshore wind will keep them glassy. This is the highlight of the whole forecast.
Wednesday the 22nd is still good, with the swell dropping to 6ft from the ESE, offshore wind, and moderate energy (619). It’s very good, but not as punchy as Tuesday.
From Thursday the 23rd through to the end of the month, the swell steadily fades. We get some 5ft to 6ft days with light winds, but the energy drops off, and the quality becomes ordinary. There’s a long gap of several days from the 28th onwards with very small, weak swell (under 3ft and energy under 100) and poor to poor conditions. It’s a flat spell to finish the run.
Best on offer: Tuesday the 21st at National Park. Get on that 8ft ESE swell with clean offshore wind. It’s the best combination of size, power, and conditions. The Saturday-to-Monday big swell is a standout for experts only.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
753 | 730 | 883 | 321 | 370 | 478 | 707 | 2274 | 3033 | 2351 | 1874 | 1989 | 2258 | 1879 | 1691 | 1324 | 979 | 880 | 474 | 273 | 421 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:51PM2.06m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:13PM0.19m | 4:24AM0.29m | 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 | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 20 | E 18 | E 17 | E 17 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
3 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 22 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 347 | 130 | 138 | 273 | 421 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | E 21 | — | — | — | ESE 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
— | — | 4 | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 21 | — | — | — | S 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — |
753 | 730 | 883 | 321 | 370 | 478 | 707 | 2274 | 3033 | 2351 | 1874 | 1989 | 2258 | 1879 | 1691 | 1324 | 979 | 880 | 474 | 207 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 473 | 647 | 628 | 0 | 802 | 198 | 825 | 947 | 473 | 780 | 628 | 520 | 340 | 340 | 204 | 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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