National Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.10° E

National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's National Park sea temperature is
20.5° 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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SE swell with 331 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with E 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 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 23rd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 24th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 25th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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 shaping up for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got National Park. This point break is exposed to the swell and picks up energy from the east-northeast, which is right in its wheelhouse. Water's sitting at 69°, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, but nothing to stress about. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, so don't get your hopes up too early.

Thursday the 23rd of July offers a bit of a teaser with a 4ft easterly swell and a light offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (201), and the wind is clean, so it’s surfable, but it’s a bit of a one-off with the period only 8 seconds. Friday morning the 24th sees the wind swing more southerly and bump things up, making it messy. The swell drops to 3ft and the energy is weak (133). Saturday the 25th is similar; the wind is not your friend, and the 4ft easterly swell is just ordinary. Sunday morning the 26th is a gem, though – glassy conditions with a tiny 2ft swell (65 energy). It’s tiny, but it’s clean and there’s no one around. After that, we hit a real flat spell.

From Monday the 27th right through to Wednesday the 30th, the swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, and the energy barely registers. It’s a classic dead period. The end of July and start of August bring a bit more size, but the wind is howling from the south-southeast. On the 1st of August, we’ve got 5ft swell (351 energy), but it’s crossed-up and messy. Sunday the 2nd of August sees 6ft swell (404 energy), but again, the wind is strong and cross-offshore, making it a slog.

Now, here’s the standout. The real action kicks off around the 5th of August. Wednesday the 5th sees an 8ft southeasterly swell with a long 11-second period, pushing the energy into the very strong range (1628). That’s proper groundswell. The wind is offshore from the east-southeast, which is exactly what this point wants. The size and power mean this is for experienced surfers only – this is a step up. Thursday the 6th of August is even better: 8ft swell from the southeast with a 13-second period, and the energy is huge (1656). The wind is moderate offshore, so the waves will be clean and lined up. This is the pick of the forecast – a big, powerful swell with good wind. It’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it, but it looks promising.

Friday the 7th of August holds on with 7ft to 7ft swell and a long period, but the wind turns cross-offshore, so it’s not as clean as Thursday. Still, there’s plenty of energy (1475) for the experienced crew.

Overall, the first week is a write-off for any decent surf. You’re looking at the 5th, 6th, and 7th of August as the real window. Thursday the 6th is the one to pencil in – big, clean, and powerful. If you’re not an expert, give it a miss.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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1
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
E
8
1.5
SSE
7
1.1
E
8
1.1
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
8
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.2
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
11
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.7
E
7
0.7
ENE
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
190
157
127
100
199
135
140
48
53
39
17
9
15
32
27
25
29
22
44
37
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
WSW
20
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
5
WSW
5
S
10
E
5
SW
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
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15
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Wind State
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cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
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glassy
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
3:16AM1.19m
4:56PM1.59m
4:24AM1.17m
5:43PM1.69m
5:24AM1.19m
6:24PM1.78m
6:15AM1.23m
7:01PM1.85m
6:59AM1.28m
7:35PM1.91m
7:39AM1.33m
8:09PM1.94m
Low Tide
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
12:49PM0.41m
2:09AM0.53m
1:27PM0.37m
2:41AM0.46m
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6:28
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5:15
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Temp °C
19
19
18
18
17
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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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