National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

National Park is serving up a real mixed bag over this sixteen-day stretch. The early part of the week is pretty weak, but there are a couple of solid sessions brewing later on. Don’t get your hopes up too early – there’s a fair bit of small, average stuff to get through first.

This morning (Sunday the 6th) is a total washout with messy onshore wind and waves barely 3 ft of short-period junk. Not worth paddling out. Monday the 7th is better – clean, offshore conditions early with a light 12 mph breeze from the southeast. The swell’s tiny, just 1 ft from the east with a 9-second period, but it’s surfable if you’re itching for a few. The combined energy is weak (56), so it’s more about the good vibes than any power.

Tuesday the 8th morning is similar: 2 ft from the ENE with a 7-second period and a light offshore wind. Still small, still clean, still a beginner-friendly knee-high kind of day. The energy’s still low (56). Wednesday the 9th afternoon shows a little bump – 3 ft from the SE, 9-second period, and the combined energy finally gets into triple digits (130). It’s ordinary, but there’s a little more push.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday the 10th afternoon – hang on tight. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the SE, but it’s short-period at 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 685, which is strong. The wind is fresh offshore, so the faces should be clean. This is big, powerful, and a bit unruly – over 8 ft, so experts only. If you’ve got the skills, this is a standout session.

Friday the 11th is still pumping. The morning has 7 ft from the SE with a cross-off wind and energy at 424. The afternoon cleans up with offshore wind and 6 ft from the SE (321 energy). Expect good waves, still on the bigger side for intermediates. Saturday the 12th keeps the run going: 5 ft to 5 ft from the ESE, moderate offshore wind, and combined energy around 200-211. This is solid, consistent, and clean – the best all-rounder of the week.

Sunday the 13th drops right back down. The morning is barely a ripple (0.3 ft, 19-second period, energy 22). The afternoon picks up a little to 4 ft from the ESE, but it’s ordinary. Then we hit a dry spell. Monday 14th through Wednesday 16th is all small, weak, and mostly messy. Poor surf conditions dominate. Don’t bother.

Thursday the 17th brings a second pulse. Morning has 7 ft from the SE with a cross-off breeze and energy at 389. The afternoon goes offshore and clean, 6 ft from the SE, energy at 319. This is another expert-level day, but it’s promising. After that, the last few days of the period fade back to small, onshore junk.

So the real highlights: Thursday 10th afternoon for the big, powerful crew, and Saturday 12th for the best combo of size and clean conditions. Friday 11th and Thursday 17th are also worth circling on the calendar.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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