
Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,775 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here, taking a look at the next couple of weeks at National Park. This is a classic point break set-up, and it's going to have a few moments, but you've got to pick your windows.
We're looking at a decent pulse of swell kicking off the period, but there's a bit of a waiting game early on. The first few sessions on Wednesday, July 8th, are a bit rough around the edges. We've got solid size—Wednesday afternoon pushing 8ft from the SE—and the wave energy is pumping (1525). But that wind is a bit of a factor, swinging from cross-off to offshore. It'll be surfable, especially when that offshore kicks in, but the conditions are calling it "marginal" due to tide. Not a total write-off, but you'll have to work for it.
Thursday morning holds a similar story: 7ft SE swell with very strong energy (1568), but the wind is cross-off again. The bigger stuff in this window is more for experienced surfers. When that swell drops off Thursday afternoon to 4ft, the energy drops right off too (494). The real sparkler comes on Friday afternoon, July 10th. The swell drops a bit to 4ft from the SE, but we've got offshore winds and the forecast is calling for "very good surf conditions." It's a smaller window, but the quality will be there.
Saturday morning, July 11th, is a cracker. The swell is 4ft from the SE, but the real story is the glass. We're talking 3 mph winds from the SSW—that's glassy conditions. The wave energy is moderate (353), but with a point break, that long period (10 seconds) and clean faces are a dream. That’s the standout for the first week: clean, manageable waves for an intermediate crew, but be aware this spot can get busy.
After that, the tank runs dry. From Sunday, July 12th, all the way through to Friday, July 17th, it’s a flat spell. We're looking at a solid five-day gap where the swell is below 3ft and the energy readings are in the double digits. The water temp is running about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.
Things try to fire back up on Friday, July 17th, with a 5ft SE swell (279 energy), but the period is a short 8 seconds, and the wind is up. That combo isn't doing us any favors. Saturday the 18th is a write-off with 18+ mph winds and a messy 6-second period. This run of poor conditions continues through the 20th, though you might find some clean, crumbly waves on Monday morning, July 21st. The swell is a modest 5ft from the ESE (231 energy), but with light winds and improved conditions, that’s the other realistic shot if you’re desperate.
For the absolute best on offer? It’s got to be that Saturday morning, July 11th. The glassy conditions on a point break with a 4ft SE swell—that’s as clean as it gets around here. Long-term, that Monday the 21st is worth keeping an eye on, but it's a promise for the future, not a guarantee.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
636 | 872 | 1525 | 497 | 930 | 332 | 222 | 753 | 355 | 375 | 240 | 181 | 347 | 242 | 160 | 100 | 61 | 56 | 47 | 38 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:08AM1.54m | 2:23PM1.51m | 2:10AM1.45m | 3:36PM1.63m | 3:23AM1.38m | 4:44PM1.77m | 4:37AM1.35m | 5:45PM1.92m | 5:45AM1.36m | 6:41PM2.04m | 6:45AM1.39m | 7:32PM2.13m | 7:40AM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:46AM0.51m | 8:22PM0.80m | 8:44AM0.48m | 9:52PM0.79m | 9:46AM0.44m | 11:12PM0.71m | 10:48AM0.37m | 00:19AM0.61m | 11:47AM0.29m | 1:16AM0.49m | 12:42PM0.22m | 2:08AM0.40m | 1:34PM0.17m | ||||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
— | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 13 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
386 | 872 | — | 497 | 638 | 332 | 222 | 509 | 88 | 375 | 240 | 160 | 347 | 242 | 160 | 100 | 61 | 56 | 47 | 38 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | ESE 13 | — | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | S 8 | S 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | 69 | — | 113 | 181 | 19 | 32 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | NE 10 | S 7 | E 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 12 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | NW 2 | WNW 2 | WSW 2 | SW 3 | SW 3 | S 3 | — | S 3 | SSE 4 |
636 | 251 | 1525 | 336 | 930 | 162 | 194 | 753 | 355 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | 6 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 203 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 159 |
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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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