Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 381 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM. 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about National Park in feet and miles per hour. It’s a point break, exposed to the ENE, and it’s fairly consistent so there’s usually something to ride. The water is 69°, which is a bit colder than normal for August, so you’ll want a wetsuit.
We kick off Friday the 28th of August with a small, surfable wave. A 3ft swell from the ESE, short period of 7 seconds, with a clean offshore ESE wind at 12 mph. The combined energy is weak (115). It’s a so-so start.
Saturday the 29th is flat. Tiny 2ft waves from the E, period at 8 seconds, offshore wind, energy is pathetic (48 and 50). A day off.
Sunday the 30th is the real deal. The morning shows a 7ft swell from the SE, period 7 seconds, with a fresh offshore SSE wind at 19 mph and energy of 430 (moderate). The afternoon cleans up to 6ft from the SE, period 6 seconds, with a moderate offshore breeze at 16 mph and energy of 287. This is the best of the first week – clean, solid, and a point break will handle that short period beautifully.
Monday the 31st has a 5ft SE swell in the afternoon, period 6 seconds, offshore wind at 12 mph, energy 223. It’s good, but Sunday is better.
From Tuesday the 1st of September, it goes flat and junk. Most days offer waves under 3ft, with onshore, cross-on, or cross winds. A couple of glassy mornings, like Wednesday the 2nd with 2ft from the E, period 10 seconds, but only 72 energy. Not worth the paddle.
The next real hope is Friday the 11th of September afternoon: a 4ft swell from the E, period 7 seconds, offshore SE wind at 12 mph, energy of 241. Saturday the 12th of September morning shows 4ft from the ENE, period 8 seconds, offshore SE wind at 16 mph, energy 215. That’s a solid window, but it’s a long way out.
The standout is Sunday the 30th of August afternoon. That’s the one. The second pick is the Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th of September combo, but it’s just a promise for now.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 8 | SE 6 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 102 | 47 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 381 | 255 | 177 | 23 | 193 | 21 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | on | on | cross | on |
High Tide | 8:08PM1.89m | 8:25AM1.56m | 8:41PM1.85m | 9:01AM1.62m | 9:14PM1.79m | 9:39AM1.65m | 9:50PM1.69m | 10:23AM1.66m | 10:28PM1.56m | 11:13AM1.64m | 11:13PM1.41m | 12:15PM1.61m | 00:10AM1.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:30AM0.31m | 2:21PM0.29m | 3:00AM0.28m | 3:00PM0.31m | 3:31AM0.27m | 3:42PM0.37m | 4:05AM0.29m | 4:28PM0.46m | 4:43AM0.33m | 5:24PM0.58m | 5:28AM0.39m | 6:38PM0.70m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 7 | E 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 47 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 34 | 40 | 21 | 21 | 44 | 20 | 14 | 21 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 13 | NE 11 | NE 12 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 2 | 42 | 27 | 27 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | NE 13 | — | E 12 | E 11 | SSE 6 | NE 12 | NE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | NE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 11 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 7 | — | 3 | 21 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — | ENE 5 | WNW 2 | WNW 2 | NE 4 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 102 | 34 | 42 | 69 | 104 | 381 | 255 | 177 | 112 | 193 | 51 | 83 | — | — | — | 22 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 18 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 459 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 6 |
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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).
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