National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

First off, we’re looking at a pretty drawn-out run of small, so-so surf at National Park for the next couple of weeks. It’s not a total disaster, but you’ll have to pick your moments. The water’s sitting at 69°, which is about 1° cooler than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a touch on the fresh side.

The swell direction is mostly out of the east to southeast, which is fine for this setup, but the wave heights are tiny for the most part. The combined swell energy is mostly weak, with values hanging between 51 and 126 for the first week, so it’s gonna feel pretty gutless. There’s a bit of a pulse coming through, but it’s not going to set the world on fire.

Tuesday 4th August is a bit flat. The swell is 2ft from the SE with a 9-second period, but the wind is cross-off, making it clean at least. The combined energy is only 126, so it’s weak. You’d be scratching for a ride.

Wednesday 5th is a better call. The morning is looking glassy with a 3ft swell from the east, 10-second period, and the combined energy bumps up to 167. That’s a small but clean, workable wave. The only day that really stands out, though, is Sunday 9th August. The morning has 5ft swell from the ESE, 9-second period, with a gentle offshore wind from the SSE – that’s clean. The combined energy jumps to 369, which is moderate. The afternoon is even better, with 5ft from the east, a 10-second period, and 394 combined energy. That’s the best of the whole forecast. This is a solid, fun-size point break wave with light wind. It’s not huge, but for this spot, it’s the standout.

After that, it drops off. Monday 10th is onshore junk, and then we’re back to tiny waist-high slop through the middle of the month. The second week is bleak – from the 11th through the 18th, the swell is mostly 2ft to 3ft, with energy under 100 most of the time. The wind is often offshore, but the waves are just too small to get excited about.

There is a flicker of life on Wednesday 19th August – that’s more than a week away, so keep it on the radar. The morning shows 4ft from the east, 8-second period, with a gentle offshore wind and a combined energy of 218. It’s not a monster, but it’s the best of the late-period stuff. Don’t book the week off work for it just yet.

Overall, if you’re chasing the best wave in this 16-day window, it’s Sunday 9th August at National Park. The swell is around 5ft from the ESE, the wind is offshore, and the energy is solid. It’s clean, it’s consistent, and it’s the only true standout. The rest of the time, you’ll be scratching around on tiny waves. Crowds are often here, so expect company on that Sunday.

Rusty.

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