National Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.10° E

National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's National Park sea temperature is
20.9°C
0.7° 

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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SE swell with 2,085 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1AM. 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 12th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 17th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what we've got cookin' at National Park. This is a point break that's fairly consistent, exposed to the swell, and likes it from the ENE. It's an intermediate-level wave, which suits the kind of swell we're looking at.

So, here's the deal: There's a bit of a slow start, but once the ocean gets its act together, there are some proper sessions on the horizon. The water temperature here is sitting at 70°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Right off the bat, the first real window that's worth paddling out for is Friday the 11th. We've got a clean 6 ft swell from the ESE with a short period of 8 seconds. The wind is a steady offshore breeze from the SE, keeping the faces clean. It's a bit short period for a point break, so it'll be a bit softer, but it's rideable. The combined energy is sitting at 330 (moderate), so there's some push.

Moving into the weekend, Saturday the 12th looks similar early with a 5 ft ESE swell. It's a bit of a drop in energy to 203, but with the same clean offshore conditions, the morning is the pick. Sunday the 13th sees the swell backing off to 3 ft, but the wind is still offshore. It's small, but for a log or a fun board, it'll be a cruisy session.

Now, if you want my honest opinion, the real standout isn't for another week. Mark your calendar for Wednesday the 16th. The swell ramps up to 10 ft from the SE, and the wind is cranking offshore at 25 mph. The energy jumps to a massive 864 (strong). But here's the thing, 10 ft on a point break is a big, powerful wave. It's pushing the limit of what's comfortable for intermediates, and this is expert territory. The period is only 7 seconds, so it's going to be a lot of lumpy, powerful water rather than clean long lines. It'll be a challenge, but for the crew who can handle it, it's game on.

The following week, the swell drops, and we get into a bit of a lull. The wind shifts around a bit, turning cross-shore or cross-on, which makes for choppy conditions. There's a patch of really small, poor surf from the 20th through the 24th, so you're looking at a solid 4-day gap with nothing worth getting wet for.

But hold on, the end of the forecast window is looking tasty. On Friday the 25th, we get a proper ENE swell at 5 ft with a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy comes back to 286 (moderate) and the break will love that direction. That's a great sign.

Then, Saturday the 26th is the absolute gem of the whole outlook. We've got a solid 7 ft swell from the E with an 8-second period, combined with a light 9 mph offshore breeze. The energy is 533 (strong). This is the session you want to be planning for. Clean, punchy waves, good size, and the right wind. This is the one.

So, to sum it up: There's some decent small-wave action early, a big but gnarly day on the 16th for the experts, a dry spell in the middle, and then a proper cracker on Saturday the 26th. That last Saturday is the standout.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
322
268
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49
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40
855
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623
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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High Tide
8:16PM1.89m
8:37AM1.71m
8:51PM1.79m
9:15AM1.71m
9:23PM1.66m
9:54AM1.69m
9:55PM1.52m
10:34AM1.63m
10:25PM1.38m
11:17AM1.56m
10:56PM1.25m
12:07PM1.49m
11:33PM1.13m
Low Tide
2:32AM0.16m
2:40PM0.20m
3:04AM0.17m
3:20PM0.29m
3:35AM0.22m
4:00PM0.42m
4:05AM0.29m
4:42PM0.56m
4:36AM0.38m
5:29PM0.71m
5:09AM0.48m
6:31PM0.83m
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Temp °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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