National Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.10° E

National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's National Park sea temperature is
20.0°C
1.3° 

National Park surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


National Park surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, NNE swell with 80 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period with NE 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 (Sep 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 7th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 7th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 8th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve had a proper look at what’s coming up for National Park over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a pretty flat and quiet run, so don’t be expecting any fireworks. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and often choppy conditions, with only a few fleeting moments that might be worth a paddle.

The first surfable day is on Tuesday the 1st of September. It’s clean, with a light cross-off breeze from the east, but the swell is tiny – just 2 feet coming from the east. The combined swell energy is weak (94), and the water temp is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

Then we hit a real dry spell. From Wednesday the 2nd right through to Monday the 7th, the conditions are poor. The winds are all over the place – cross, cross-on, onshore – and the swell is mostly under 3 feet, with short periods. On Saturday the 5th, the wind kicks up to 18 mph from the NNE, making a mess of the 4-foot, 5-second swell. Not worth your time.

There’s a tiny glimmer on Monday the 7th morning. The wind goes glassy, with a light 2-foot, 8-second swell from the NE. The energy is still weak (66), but with the glassy surface, it’s the cleanest we’ve seen. Still, it’s not a stand-out session.

The next week doesn’t get much better. Tuesday the 8th through to Friday the 11th is mostly poor, with onshore winds and choppy seas. There’s a brief moment on Thursday the 10th afternoon with a clean cross-off breeze and a 2-foot swell from the SE, but the energy is only moderate (101), and the waves are still small.

The best bet of the whole period, if you’re desperate, is Monday the 14th. The morning is glassy again, with a 1-foot, 11-second groundswell from the ESE. The period is long enough to offer some shape, and the energy is moderate (83). The afternoon is clean with a cross-off, and the energy bumps up to 140. It’s not big, but it’s the cleanest, most consistent-looking window in the whole 16 days.

For a point break like National Park, that longer period groundswell from the ESE will wrap in nicely, but it’s still small. The optimum swell direction for this spot is ENE, and we’re getting ESE, so it’s not quite magic. The crowds can be a factor here on better days, so keep that in mind.

If you’re a beginner, the swell stays under 5 feet for the whole run, so it’s never too big for you. But the real issue is the lack of energy and clean conditions. The setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, to be honest.

It’s a blank run for National Park this time. A lot of us are used to this, so don’t be too disappointed. The forecasts can always change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.7
NNE
7
1
NE
4
0.9
NNE
5
0.4
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9
0.4
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9
0.6
NNE
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5
0.7
NE
5
0.6
NNE
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0.8
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4
0.6
NE
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0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.7
NE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
47
44
45
45
42
48
35
38
27
27
26
17
59
25
17
21
19
46
49
54
Wind (km/h)
10
E
5
NW
5
NW
20
NNE
15
NW
15
NW
20
NNE
20
NNW
10
NW
20
NE
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NW
15
NNW
25
NNE
15
NW
10
NNW
15
NE
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SW
5
E
15
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NNW
Wind State
cross-off
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High Tide
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
4:24PM1.75m
4:44AM1.22m
5:25PM1.86m
Low Tide
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
9:18AM0.48m
11:12PM0.55m
10:35AM0.40m
00:03AM0.42m
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5:58
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5:34
5:35
5:35
5:35
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5:37
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Temp °C
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18
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18
26
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Feels °C
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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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