Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 393 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 4PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at National Park over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’re looking at a pretty flat and uninspiring start. The first few days are dominated by weak, short-period windswell and ordinary conditions. From Wednesday the 26th through to Saturday the 29th of August, we’re stuck with waves around 2ft to 3ft from the east, with periods of only 7 to 8 seconds. The wind is mostly clean or offshore, but the energy is just not there – the combined swell energy is sitting between 105 and 153 (moderate), but the wave quality is consistently described as "poor" or "very ordinary." It’s the kind of small, weak stuff that’s hard to get excited about.
Now, Sunday the 30th is where things start to wake up. The afternoon brings a jump in swell to 6ft from the SE, with a short period of 6 seconds, but the combined energy rockets up to 369 (moderate to strong). That’s a noticeable pulse. The wind is a clean offshore from the SSE at 16 mph, so the lineup should be groomed. That’s a solid shout for the afternoon session if you’re keen.
Monday the 31st keeps the energy going with a 5ft swell from the ESE in the morning (combined energy 214 – moderate), and offshore wind from the SE at 16 mph. The morning window looks best here. The afternoon gets a bit messier with rain showers and a drop in swell size.
The standout of the whole outlook, though, is Tuesday the 1st of September. The morning offers 5ft from the east (combined energy 204 – moderate) with a gentle offshore breeze, and the afternoon cleans up even more: 5ft east swell, 7-second period, and light cross-offshore wind. The combined energy climbs to 238. That’s the best combo of size and clean conditions all week.
Wednesday the 2nd of September is another beauty. The morning is glassy with a 4ft ENE swell and an 8-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 238. The wind is virtually nothing – just a slight air. That’s going to be smooth, clean, and fun. If you can get out there, that’s a top pick.
After that, things taper off. The swell drops below 3ft from the 3rd to the 6th, with mostly poor conditions and cross or onshore winds. A bit of a dry spell.
Then, looking way out, Monday the 7th of September shows a new pulse: 6ft from the SE in the morning, with an 8-second period and a combined energy of 385 – that’s the biggest energy of the whole forecast. The wind is offshore and light, so it could be a ripper, but it’s more than a week away, so keep an eye on it.
The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.
Overall, Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd of September are the true highlights. The swell is a solid 4ft to 5ft, the wind is light or offshore, and the energy is there. With National Park being a fairly consistent point break, it’s a good bet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | SSE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
95 | 88 | 53 | 63 | 80 | 138 | 106 | 79 | 103 | 133 | 140 | 50 | 288 | 393 | 200 | 175 | 170 | 155 | 182 | 109 | 182 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:04PM1.85m | 7:17AM1.41m | 7:36PM1.88m | 7:51AM1.49m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:29PM0.42m | 1:33AM0.44m | 1:07PM0.36m | 2:01AM0.36m | 1:44PM0.31m | 2:30AM0.31m | 2:21PM0.29m | 3:00AM0.28m | 3:00PM0.31m | 3:31AM0.27m | 3:42PM0.37m | 4:05AM0.29m | 4:28PM0.46m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 11 | E 6 | E 10 | E 8 |
95 | 88 | 53 | 63 | 80 | 138 | 106 | 79 | 103 | 103 | 11 | 50 | 68 | 55 | 40 | 23 | 23 | 37 | 130 | 47 | 182 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 10 | — | NE 11 | SE 6 | SSE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | SE 10 | E 13 | E 12 | E 8 | E 10 | NE 12 | NE 11 |
15 | 51 | 40 | 33 | 38 | 10 | — | 5 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 49 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | S 9 | E 13 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | — | — | NE 11 | NE 7 | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | E 13 | E 13 | SE 20 | SE 18 | NE 12 | SSE 9 | NE 11 |
4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 14 | — | — | 5 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 11 | E 8 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — |
— | 1 | 3 | 53 | 78 | 65 | 37 | 36 | — | 133 | 140 | 69 | 288 | 393 | 200 | 175 | 170 | 155 | 182 | 109 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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