National Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.10° E

National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's National Park sea temperature is
20.0°C
1.2° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, SE swell with 293 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at National Park in the next 16 days are 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 30th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for National Park (point). This is going to be a stretch, with no standout sessions in the whole 16-day window. The water’s sitting at 68°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll be wanting a good wetsuit, no doubt.

The first batch of surf kicks off Wednesday 26 August morning, but it’s a flat start: waves around 3ft from the ENE, 8-second period, with a weak combined energy of just 118. The wind is light cross-on so it’s bumpy – poor conditions. By Wednesday afternoon, that improves a touch: glassy wind, 3ft ENE swell, but still only 7 seconds and ordinary quality. Not worth paddling out for.

Thursday 27 August brings a bit more energy – 150 combined energy in the afternoon with 3ft from the E and a clean offshore wind. The swell is small though, and the period is 8 seconds – nothing to get excited about. Friday 28 August is similar: 3ft morning, clean cross-off breeze, but the energy is moderate at best, and the wave quality is just ordinary.

Saturday 29 August offers a light offshore wind and 3ft from the ESE – still clean, but the swell is tiny and the energy is only 137. Sunday 30 August sees a jump in size: 6ft from the SE with a short 6-second period, but the combined energy hits 289 (moderate). The wind is fresh offshore, but a short-period swell like this at a point break tends to be unruly and messy – it’s marginal, really only for the keen.

Monday 31 August morning has 4ft from the SE, 6-second period, and 247 combined energy, with a gentle offshore wind. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions” but the short period and small size keep it from being a standout. The afternoon drops right off to 1ft – not worth it.

From Tuesday 1 September through to Thursday 10 September, the swell is consistently small: mostly 1ft to 3ft, with periods ranging from 5 to 10 seconds. The wind is often offshore or glassy, keeping things clean, but the wave heights are tiny. The only blip is Wednesday 10 September afternoon with 4ft from the NNE, but that’s a short 5-second period and only 105 combined energy – still ordinary.

The best on offer across the whole run is probably Sunday 30 August morning, with the biggest swell (6ft) and fresh offshore wind, but the short period (6 seconds) and marginal quality mean it’s not a true standout. For a point break, you really want a longer period groundswell to get good shape. This isn’t it.

Overall, there’s no session that’s worth a special trip. The whole 16 days is a flat, ordinary stretch with only small, short-period swells. For a fairly consistent break like National Park, it’s a quiet spell, but forecasts can change – keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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142
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High Tide
7:04PM1.85m
7:17AM1.41m
7:36PM1.88m
7:51AM1.49m
8:08PM1.89m
8:25AM1.56m
8:41PM1.85m
9:01AM1.62m
9:14PM1.79m
9:39AM1.65m
9:50PM1.69m
10:23AM1.66m
10:28PM1.56m
Low Tide
12:29PM0.42m
1:33AM0.44m
1:07PM0.36m
2:01AM0.36m
1:44PM0.31m
2:30AM0.31m
2:21PM0.29m
3:00AM0.28m
3:00PM0.31m
3:31AM0.27m
3:42PM0.37m
4:05AM0.29m
4:28PM0.46m
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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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