
Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SE swell with 1,475 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a real slow starter, but there’s some solid potential brewing if you’ve got patience and a bigger board.
We’re kicking off with a pretty flat spell. From Monday the 13th right through to the end of Wednesday the 15th, there’s barely a ripple at National Park. Tiny swell, somewhere around 0.2 ft to 2 ft, with weak energy in the water (energy values as low as 3 to 65). The wind does get clean and even offshore at times, but there’s just no push. You’d be floating around for nothing.
The first real glimmer comes on Thursday the 16th. The swell starts to build through the day, reaching 7 ft to 8 ft from the SE with a short, choppy period of 7 seconds. The energy jumps up to 541 and 574, but the wind is strong and cross-off from the SSE at 19 to 22 mph. It’s going to be messy and a bit of a handful, not the kind of day you’d call good. This lumpy, short-period swell continues into Friday the 17th with similar size and fresh cross-off winds. Still not clean enough to get excited about.
Now, Saturday the 18th is where it starts to get interesting, but also a bit tricky. The swell builds to 8 ft in the morning and 10 ft by afternoon, from the SE with a period stretching to 10 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, with readings hitting 1295 and 1428. The wind remains a fresh cross-off, which keeps the surface tidy. However, at 10 ft, this is really only for experienced surfers. It’s big, powerful, and the setup here will be heavy. If you’re not solid, give it a miss.
Sunday the 19th is similar in size at 8 ft, but the period stays around 9 seconds and the wind is still strong and cross-off. It’s workable for the skilled crew, but not the pick of the window.
The standout window arrives on Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st. Monday morning sees a 10 ft swell from the ESE with a 10-second period and clean offshore wind from the SSE at 16 mph. Energy is huge at 1470. That’s proper groundswell, but it’s big. By Monday afternoon, the swell drops a touch to 8 ft, still with offshore wind, and the forecast calls for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is the best on offer. Tuesday the 21st keeps the quality going, with 7 ft to 6 ft ESE swell, dropping to a more manageable size, with clean cross-off to offshore winds. Energy is still solid at 703 and 579. This is a great couple of days.
After that, the swell fades through Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd, dropping back under 7 ft, and conditions become a bit more ordinary with onshore and cross-shore winds. It stays small and unremarkable through the end of the month.
The best bet is clear: aim for Monday the 20th afternoon and Tuesday the 21st. The swell direction from the ESE lines up nicely with the break’s optimum ENE exposure, and that offshore wind will make it clean. Water temperature is 69°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.
Crowds are often here, so that’s something to factor in on the good days.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
59 | 56 | 30 | 38 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 2 | 715 | 529 | 551 | 699 | 672 | 634 | 1058 | 1286 | 1419 | 1445 | 1177 | 1141 | 1318 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:32PM2.13m | 7:40AM1.42m | 8:20PM2.16m | 8:32AM1.44m | 9:07PM2.14m | 9:21AM1.46m | 9:51PM2.06m | 10:10AM1.46m | 10:34PM1.94m | 10:58AM1.44m | 11:15PM1.79m | 11:49AM1.43m | 11:56PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:42PM0.22m | 2:08AM0.40m | 1:34PM0.17m | 2:55AM0.33m | 2:24PM0.15m | 3:40AM0.29m | 3:13PM0.19m | 4:24AM0.29m | 4:01PM0.26m | 5:05AM0.32m | 4:48PM0.38m | 5:47AM0.36m | 5:38PM0.52m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 6 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 9 | E 21 | E 20 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | — |
59 | 56 | 30 | 38 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 23 | 16 | 10 | — | 3 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 5 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | S 8 | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — |
4 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | S 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | S 4 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | 154 | 715 | 529 | 551 | 699 | 672 | 634 | 1058 | 1286 | 1419 | 1445 | 1177 | 1141 | 1318 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 28 | 49 | 1 | 155 | 126 | 459 | 520 | 194 | 198 | 520 | 0 | 779 | 780 | 340 | 520 | 738 | 459 | 198 | 520 | 203 |
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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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