National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our stretch of coast over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s definitely some windows to get wet.

We kick things off with a bit of a slow start. Monday the 14th has tiny, weak 3ft E swell with a short 6-second period – combined energy is only 86, so there’s barely any push. The wind’s offshore from the SE though, so it’s clean. It’s surfable, but you’ll be scratching around for anything with a face. Water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Tuesday the 15th is similar: 3ft of E swell, still short period. The morning is absolute glass, which is beautiful, but the swell just isn't there. Afternoon sees the wind swing NE and turn cross-shore, making it a bit bumpy. Honestly, these first few days are for the keenest only.

Wednesday the 16th is where it starts to get interesting, but you’ve got to pick your moment. The morning is a write-off with strong SSE winds. But check the afternoon: that same SSE wind cranks up to 22 mph, blowing offshore, and we see a jump to a 7ft SE swell. The energy jumps to 329 – that’s moderate, but with a fresh offshore, the lines will be clean. The caveat? It’s a short 6-second period, so it’ll be a bit fat and crumbly. Still, it’s the first real sign of life.

Thursday the 17th has more size – 8ft from the SE – and the period stretches to 8 seconds, giving it a bit more shape. The combined energy is a strong 635. The wind is cross-off from the SSE at 19 mph, so it’ll be clean, but that’s a stiff breeze. This is solidly in the intermediate-to-expert zone; beginners should sit this one out. The point should handle it, but it’ll be a handful.

Then we get a solid run. Friday the 18th morning drops a touch to 5ft SE, but the wind is a cleaner offshore from the SE at 12 mph. Combined energy is 249, so moderate push, and the 7-second period means it’ll be a bit more user-friendly. This is a good call for a solid session.

Saturday the 19th morning sees the swell fade to 3ft from the ESE, period still 8 seconds. The wind goes glassy from the NE – absolutely perfect conditions. It’ll be small, but clean as a whistle. The crowds at National Park are listed as *often*, so expect company, especially with conditions this good. Afternoon turns cross-shore, so get on it early.

Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st are tiny – we’re talking 1.0ft to 1ft – with poor wind. A gap of no real surf for a couple of days. Tuesday the 22nd is the standout of the whole forecast. The morning shows an 8ft SE swell with an 8-second period. The combined energy is 779 – that’s strong wave energy. The wind is light from the ESE, a cross-off, keeping it clean. This is big, powerful, and for experienced surfers only. The afternoon drops to 7ft but is still clean. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Wednesday the 23rd holds at 6ft to 6ft from the ESE, period 7 seconds. Morning has light NE winds, cross-off, so clean. Afternoon gets a bit bumpy with a cross-shore, but the morning session will be excellent.

Thursday the 24th is still a solid 5ft to 5ft from the E, period 7 seconds. Combined energy is around 300, so moderate. The wind is light NE, but cross-shore, so expect a bit of texture on the face. Not perfect, but still plenty of waves.

Friday the 25th drops to 4ft from the E, period 7 seconds. Morning wind is cross-off from the E, so clean. Combined energy is 228, a decent moderate push. A good, cruisy session for intermediates.

After that, from Saturday the 26th right through to the end of the forecast on Tuesday the 29th, the swell drops right away. We’re looking at 1ft to 3ft, mostly weak and short period. There’s a brief uptick in energy on Monday the 28th afternoon and Tuesday the 29th with some offshore wind, but the swell is tiny and the period is short. The combined energy is low (120-185). Not worth getting too excited about, but if you’re desperate and the wind is offshore, you might find a knee-high ripple. This is a proper dry spell to finish the outlook.

Overall, the real action is Tuesday the 22nd. That’s the biggest, cleanest swell of the period and it’s going to be pumping at National Park. Get on it early.

Rusty.

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