National Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.10° E

National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's National Park sea temperature is
20.6° C
0.7° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 2,721 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (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 10PM. 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 20th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, let’s get into it. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for National Park. Honestly, the first chunk of the outlook is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a solid block of no good surfing from Thursday the 16th right through until late Saturday the 19th. The swell is bumping but the wind is just too strong and cross-off, making a mess of things. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, let’s talk about the standout. The real action kicks off on Sunday the 20th of July. That morning, we’ve got a solid 12 ft swell from the SE, with a period of 10 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The wind is offshore and clean, so the lineup at National Park should be absolutely firing. The combined energy is pumping hard at 2498 (moderate to strong wave energy). This is a big one, only for the experienced crew. The swell is too big for beginners, and with that size, you’ll want to be on your game. The offshore wind is a major positive, meaning the waves will be clean and well-shaped. The swell direction from the SE is bang on the optimum ENE direction, so it’s going to wrap in perfectly for this point break.

By Tuesday the 21st, the swell drops a touch to 10 ft from the ESE, but the wind stays offshore. It’s still excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is still solid at 1758. By Wednesday the 22nd, it’s easing further to 6 ft, but still offshore and clean. A good option for the intermediate crowd.

After that, the surf drops off, and we get into a patch of smaller, cleaner waves from Thursday the 23rd through the weekend. Swell drops to around 4 ft to 6 ft, with mostly cross-off or light offshore winds. The crowds at National Park are listed as *often* busy, so expect company, especially on the better days. The period is shorter, around 6 to 9 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpier and less consistent. The energy is low, mostly in the 100 to 300 range (weak wave energy).

Looking further out, the last week of the month is pretty grim. From the 26th through to the 31st, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-off, and the swell is small and weak. The periods are short (6-8 seconds), and the energy is weak. It’s not looking good for a paddle. Honestly, the setup through that period looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, with the stronger cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The standout is Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st of July – big, clean, offshore groundswell for the experts. Tuesday the 22nd is a solid fallback. After that, it’s a gradual fade into small, weak surf. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, I’d be planning on that second weekend.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:21AM1.46m
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
Low Tide
3:40AM0.29m
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
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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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