National Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.10° E

National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's National Park sea temperature is
20.3° C
0.9° 

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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with 627 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7PM. 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 21st Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 21st Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 21st Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
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3
3
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2
2
1
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
1
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
ESE
10
2.2
ESE
10
1.3
E
10
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
E
8
1.5
SSE
7
1.3
ESE
7
0.8
SSE
9
0.8
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
ESE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1230
860
313
476
408
304
239
195
157
124
93
230
173
111
61
34
29
15
9
16
32
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
10
SE
5
SW
5
SSW
10
ENE
10
WSW
20
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
10
E
10
W
10
S
10
SE
5
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
5
SSW
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
1:45PM1.42m
1:19AM1.35m
2:53PM1.45m
2:12AM1.25m
3:58PM1.51m
3:16AM1.19m
4:56PM1.59m
4:24AM1.17m
5:43PM1.69m
5:24AM1.19m
6:24PM1.78m
6:15AM1.23m
7:01PM1.85m
Low Tide
7:38PM0.80m
7:56AM0.52m
8:58PM0.88m
8:47AM0.54m
10:21PM0.89m
9:41AM0.55m
11:28PM0.85m
10:34AM0.53m
00:19AM0.78m
11:23AM0.49m
1:00AM0.70m
12:08PM0.45m
1:36AM0.61m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
15
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13
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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.

National Park is 34 km (21 miles) from Sunshine Coast. If you plan a holiday in Sunshine Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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