
Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, SE swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4AM. 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on offer for National Park over the next couple of weeks.
The first real run of surf starts on Saturday the 1st of August. Friday the 31st of July is a total dud, with a weak east swell and strong cross-off winds making it a complete write-off.
From Saturday morning, things start to shape up. The swell hits 4ft from the SSE with a short 6-second period, but the wind swings offshore from the SE, cleaning it right up. The combined energy is moderate (217). That offshore wind is a big win, and it’ll set up clean, rideable walls for an intermediate surfer. Saturday afternoon bumps up to 5ft from the ESE, still offshore, with moderate energy (241). It’s not epic, but it’s solid, clean fun.
Sunday the 2nd of August is the standout of this early batch. The swell holds at 6ft from the ESE on Sunday morning, with a gentle offshore breeze from the SSE and moderate-strong combined energy (318). The period is still short at 7 seconds, but the offshore wind and clean conditions will make it a lot more forgiving. This is the best of the first week. Sunday afternoon keeps the energy high (364) with 5ft, clean, and gentle offshore flow.
Monday the 3rd of August gets interesting. The morning sees a long-period groundswell arrive from the SE, 13 seconds, with a combined energy of 559—strong wave energy. The swell is only 3ft, but that long period means it’ll pack a punch and wrap nicely around the point. The wind is cross-off from the SSE, keeping it clean. This is a session for the patient surfer who knows the spot. The afternoon drops to 3ft and 12 seconds, lighter wind, still clean.
The rest of the first week drops off. Tuesday the 4th is glassy in the morning, but the swell is tiny at 3ft from the SE. The afternoon has a weak east-northeast wind and even smaller surf. Wednesday through Friday the 7th are all small, weak, and not worth the paddle.
Now, there’s a big gap. From Friday the 7th of August through to Sunday the 10th, the swell is tiny or poorly directed, with cross-off and onshore winds. That’s a solid three-day stretch of nothing.
The next sniff of decent surf comes way out on Thursday the 13th of August. The afternoon shows a 6ft swell from the SE, but the period is a short 6 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the SE. The combined energy is strong (415). It’s a chunky, short-period windswell, but with clean offshore wind, it’ll be punchy. This is a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.
Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th of August round it out. Friday has 4ft from the ESE, moderate offshore wind, and moderate energy (332). Saturday morning the 15th is 4ft from the ESE with an 11-second period and light winds, giving clean, long-period lines (394). Both are solid, but given the time gap, treat them as promising but not certain.
Water temperature is about average for this time of year, no big anomalies to report. Crowds are often here, so expect company, especially on the better days.
The best of the run is Sunday the 2nd of August, with that 6ft clean ESE swell, and the Monday the 3rd August morning session with the long-period groundswell if you’re after quality over size.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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34 | 54 | 45 | 316 | 128 | 196 | 316 | 273 | 227 | 192 | 235 | 228 | 144 | 99 | 34 | 56 | 55 | 92 | 57 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 8:53AM1.41m | 9:14PM1.91m | 9:29AM1.44m | 9:47PM1.86m | 10:08AM1.46m | 10:21PM1.77m | 10:50AM1.49m | 10:58PM1.67m | 11:39AM1.50m | 11:41PM1.55m | 12:39PM1.52m | 00:32AM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:12AM0.42m | 2:41PM0.35m | 3:42AM0.39m | 3:19PM0.37m | 4:14AM0.38m | 3:58PM0.42m | 4:47AM0.39m | 4:43PM0.50m | 5:24AM0.41m | 5:35PM0.60m | 6:07AM0.44m | 6:41PM0.71m | |||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | 7 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 12 | E 17 | ESE 12 | SE 16 | SE 14 | E 7 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
17 | 54 | 45 | 16 | 73 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 119 | 164 | 131 | 228 | 144 | 99 | 34 | 56 | 42 | 92 | 57 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 16 | ESE 12 | SE 9 | SE 13 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | NE 6 |
13 | 16 | 27 | 33 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 25 | 13 | 21 | 235 | 68 | 54 | 44 | 26 | 44 | 55 | 2 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | — | ESE 12 | E 17 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | SE 13 | E 14 | ESE 13 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | E 18 | E 18 | ESE 9 |
34 | 35 | 34 | 17 | — | 15 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 193 | 14 | 33 | 8 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | E 3 | — |
24 | 100 | 148 | 316 | 128 | 196 | 316 | 273 | 227 | 192 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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