
Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 3,636 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a 16-day window lookin’ at National Park, and it’s a tale of two halves. The first few days are a washout – tiny, weak waves with no energy to speak of, so just park it for now. The real action kicks off from Thursday the 16th onwards, and then builds into a solid, drawn-out swell event that’ll have the point humming.
The water’s sittin’ at 69.4°, which is about average for the time of year, nothing weird there.
Wednesday 15th – Honestly, don’t even bother. We’re talkin’ 1 foot to 0.7 feet of weak, short-period ESE swell. The combined energy is a measly 24, and the wind is a cross-off. It’s clean, but there’s just nothin’ to ride. A total skunk day.
Thursday 16th – Here’s where it starts to wake up. The morning brings a solid jump to 7.9 feet from the SSE, with a combined energy of 656 (moderate). The wind is cross-off, and the period is only 8 seconds, so it’s a bit messy. By the afternoon, we’re lookin’ at 9.8 feet, also SSE, with a big energy reading of 1181. That’s a lot of juice, but 9.8 feet is gettin’ into expert territory at this break. The wind is still cross-off, so it’ll be clean but powerful.
Friday 17th – Another big day. The morning shows 6.9 feet from the SE with a short 7-second period, but the wind is offshore. Clean, but that short period will make it a bit lumpy. The afternoon stays at 6.9 feet, but the wind turns cross-off again. Not the best shape, but it’s rideable for the experienced crew.
Saturday 18th – The size is up again. Morning sees 8.2 feet from the SE, period 9 seconds, combined energy 1116. Cross-off wind. The afternoon gets even bigger – 9.8 feet, SE, with a combined energy of 1955. That’s strong energy. Again, the wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but it’s a big boy’s wave.
Sunday 19th – The standout. The swell peaks at 13.1 feet from the SE, with a 10-second period and a combined energy reading of 3078. That’s a serious, powerful swell. The wind is offshore both morning and afternoon, so the face will be glassy. This is the best on offer, but it’s only for experts. The rip will be strong, paddlin’ in will be a mission, and it’s gonna be a heavy, drifty wave. If you’re not on your game, stay out.
Monday 20th – Still massive. 13.1 feet in the morning, 11.5 feet in the afternoon, both from the SE with a 10-second period. The energy is still huge (3264 and 2674). The wind holds offshore all day, so it’s clean and powerful. Still only for the hardcore.
Tuesday 21st – The swell starts to drop, but it’s still a solid day. The morning is 8.2 feet from the ESE, period 10 seconds, with a moderate offshore breeze. The afternoon is the pick of the day – 7.5 feet, ESE, with a 10-second period, and the wind is still offshore. The energy is 1024. This is the sweet spot where it’s big enough to be fun, clean, and a bit more manageable for experienced surfers.
Wednesday 22nd – The swell continues to ease. The morning is
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 8 | 636 | 653 | 1170 | 606 | 415 | 398 | 780 | 1107 | 1947 | 3401 | 3078 | 2653 | 3369 | 3264 | 2674 | 2122 | 1288 | 1024 | 942 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:07PM2.14m | 9:21AM1.46m | 9:51PM2.06m | 10:10AM1.46m | 10:34PM1.94m | 10:58AM1.44m | 11:15PM1.79m | 11:49AM1.43m | 11:56PM1.63m | 12:44PM1.41m | 00:36AM1.48m | 1:45PM1.42m | 1:19AM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:24PM0.15m | 3:40AM0.29m | 3:13PM0.19m | 4:24AM0.29m | 4:01PM0.26m | 5:05AM0.32m | 4:48PM0.38m | 5:47AM0.36m | 5:38PM0.52m | 6:28AM0.42m | 6:32PM0.67m | 7:10AM0.47m | 7:38PM0.80m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 7 | — | E 21 | E 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 |
18 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 23 | 18 | 89 | — | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
6 | 44 | 636 | 653 | 1170 | 606 | 415 | 398 | 780 | 1107 | 1947 | 3401 | 3078 | 2653 | 3369 | 3264 | 2674 | 2122 | 1288 | 1024 | 942 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 520 | 244 | 198 | 628 | 198 | 585 | 520 | 738 | 340 | 782 | 947 | 707 | 831 | 848 | 340 | 257 | 340 | 203 | 204 | 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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