
Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 4,109 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period with SE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 11s period. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into the outlook for National Park.
We’ve got a big, powerful start to the period, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The first few days are dominated by a serious pulse of swell that’s simply too big for a comfortable session. The water temp is sitting at 69°F with an anomaly of -1°F, so pretty much average for the time of year.
The real action kicks off on Tuesday, July 21st. The swell drops to a more manageable 8ft from the ESE, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is blowing offshore from the SE at 25 mph, and that combo is going to produce some excellent, clean waves for experienced surfers. The combined energy is still hefty at (1218), so there’s plenty of grunt in the water. The afternoon backs off a bit to 8ft, staying clean with a moderate offshore breeze. This is the standout window of the whole forecast.
Wednesday, July 22nd, is still a good bet. The swell settles down to 6ft from the E, period of 9 seconds, and the wind is light and offshore. The break cleans up nicely, and the energy is moderate (460). The afternoon is similar, with 5ft waves. Great for a solid session without the intensity of the day before.
After that, things get smaller and more ordinary. Thursday, July 23rd, drops to 4ft with a period of just 8 seconds – not much push. The wind is light and cross-on, making for marginal conditions. By Friday, July 24th, the morning is a write-off with 3ft weak swell (120), but the afternoon brings a slight improvement with 5ft from the SE and a clean offshore wind. It’s surfable, but nothing special.
The rest of the period into the first week of August is a flat spell. There’s a long gap from Saturday, July 26th, through to Monday, August 3rd, where the swell is tiny, often under 2ft, and the combined energy is barely a whisper. The only glimmer is on Wednesday, July 29th, where a long-period groundswell rolls in from the SE with a 16-second period, pushing 2ft. The energy is moderate (223), and it’s glassy in the morning. This is a very long-period swell, so it’ll be better suited to the point break setup at National Park, but with such small size, it’s a tease for the longboarders rather than a proper session.
Overall, the call is clear: Tuesday, July 21st is the absolute best on offer. The combination of 8ft ESE swell, solid 10-second period, and clean offshore wind makes for a proper, challenging day that will reward the experienced crew. Wednesday is a good backup. The rest is mostly small and weak, so don’t hold your breath for the second week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun morning, light winds from the ESE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4109 | 3676 | 3301 | 3051 | 2523 | 1899 | 1218 | 863 | 593 | 449 | 399 | 297 | 196 | 161 | 120 | 86 | 227 | 102 | 88 | 52 | 35 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:49AM1.43m | 11:56PM1.63m | 12:44PM1.41m | 00:36AM1.48m | 1:45PM1.42m | 1:19AM1.35m | 2:53PM1.45m | 2:12AM1.25m | 3:58PM1.51m | 3:16AM1.19m | 4:56PM1.59m | 4:24AM1.17m | 5:43PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:38PM0.52m | 6:28AM0.42m | 6:32PM0.67m | 7:10AM0.47m | 7:38PM0.80m | 7:56AM0.52m | 8:58PM0.88m | 8:47AM0.54m | 10:21PM0.89m | 9:41AM0.55m | 11:28PM0.85m | 10:34AM0.53m | 00:19AM0.78m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 593 | 449 | 399 | 297 | 196 | 161 | 120 | 86 | 94 | 102 | 88 | 52 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | E 13 | E 13 | S 9 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | NE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 31 | 71 | 11 | 10 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 12 | E 11 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SSE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | 32 | 21 | 9 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — |
4109 | 3676 | 3301 | 3051 | 2523 | 1899 | 1218 | 863 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 154 | 227 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 831 | 738 | 473 | 473 | 340 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
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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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