National Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.10° E

National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's National Park sea temperature is
19.8° C
1.3° 

National Park surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


National Park surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with 257 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with ESE 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 (Aug 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 21st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 21st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on the surf ahead at National Park. This point break is a fairly consistent spot, exposed to the east-northeast, and it’s an intermediate’s wave, but we’ve got a bit of a slow start before things get interesting.

Right now, we’re looking at Thursday the 20th. The first decent push comes through this afternoon with some clouds and an east swell at 5.6ft, period around 8 seconds, and a moderate 574 units of energy. The wind is cross-off from the east at 9 mph, keeping things clean, and it’s shaping up for very good surf. The water’s a bit colder than normal at 67.6°, about 2.3° off the usual, so you’ll feel that chill. This afternoon is the standout for the first week—solid chest-to-head-high waves with that offshore angle, and the point will be running nicely.

From Friday the 21st into the weekend, the swell drops off. Friday morning still has some fun 4.3ft east swell with clean offshore winds from the ESE at 6 mph, but it’s smaller (227 units), and by afternoon it’s down to 3.6ft with cross-off wind. Saturday the 22nd kicks off with glassy conditions—SSE wind at 3 mph on a 3.3ft east swell—but the energy is low (118 units), so it’s more of a longboard cruise. Sunday the 23rd stays similar: clean offshore wind in the morning on a 3.3ft, 8-second swell, but nothing too exciting. Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th see the swell shrink to 2.3ft-3.0ft with light winds, but the energy drops below 100 units, making it a flat spell. By Wednesday the 26th, we’re in a poor run with onshore wind and choppy conditions, and that lasts through the rest of the week.

Now, here’s where it picks up. On Thursday the 27th, a new pulse arrives: a 6.2ft swell from the SSE, short period at 7 seconds, but with 387 units of energy. Early morning is clean with cross-off wind from the south at 9 mph, and by afternoon the wind turns offshore from the southeast at 9 mph. This is the second standout—solid overhead waves for the experienced crew, but that short period means it might be a bit lumpy on the face. Friday the 28th still has some clean 4.3ft swell in the morning with offshore wind, but it fades fast.

After that, we hit a long gap. From Saturday the 29th through to Tuesday the 1st of September, the direction shifts, wind goes onshore or cross-shore, and the swell drops to 3.3ft or less. The energy is weak, under 150 units, and conditions are poor—some sessions are surfable but ordinary. Then on Tuesday the 1st of September afternoon, a weird spike: 4.3ft from the north with only 5-second period and 207 units of energy, but it’s a novelty with moderate offshore wind from the southeast at 12 mph. It could offer a few short, punchy waves, but don’t get your hopes up.

From Wednesday the 2nd of September through Friday the 4th of September, it’s all pretty grim. Swell sizes hover around 1.3ft to 2.0ft with long periods (10-11 seconds) but very low energy—down to 53-88 units. Winds are cross-off or cross-shore, and there’s rain showers on Wednesday. The best bet for that final week is probably Tuesday the 1st of September afternoon, but it’s a long way out.

So, bottom line: your best surf is this Thursday afternoon (20th) and next Thursday the 27th. The rest is a lot of waiting or small, clean days for the log. Keep an eye on the forecast—this spot can come good. Catch ya.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
7
1
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7
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E
7
1.1
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7
1.1
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8
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
174
160
126
100
106
134
143
127
99
54
57
82
127
147
144
161
97
104
75
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
E
0
NNE
5
SE
10
ENE
5
S
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
ESE
15
SSE
10
SE
5
SSW
5
SE
10
NE
10
NNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
WSW
Wind State
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glassy
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High Tide
1:12AM1.12m
3:22PM1.45m
2:41AM1.06m
4:27PM1.52m
4:14AM1.07m
5:17PM1.61m
5:17AM1.14m
5:57PM1.71m
6:03AM1.23m
6:31PM1.79m
6:42AM1.32m
7:04PM1.85m
Low Tide
7:45AM0.61m
10:13PM0.90m
8:57AM0.63m
11:20PM0.82m
10:07AM0.62m
00:03AM0.73m
11:02AM0.56m
00:35AM0.62m
11:48AM0.49m
1:05AM0.53m
12:29PM0.42m
1:33AM0.44m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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