National Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.10° E

National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's National Park sea temperature is
20.5°C
0.9° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 1,039 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 10th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 10th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

Things are looking pretty quiet to start, with a few days of small, weak surf before we get a proper pulse. The first real window of interest kicks off on Wednesday the 9th of September, with a small but clean SE swell pushing in. The combined wave energy is moderate (183), and with a light offshore wind from the SSE, it’ll be clean. But the waves are only around 3 ft, so it’s not going to be anything special.

The real standout is going to be a couple of big, powerful days. On Thursday the 10th of September, the swell jumps up, but it gets messy. The morning sees a 8 ft SSE swell with a short period of 6 seconds and a fresh 35 km/h offshore wind. The combined energy is strong (433), but the swell is too short-period and big for the break to handle well. The afternoon, however, is a different beast. The swell hits 10 ft from the SE, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is very strong (1047). The wind is offshore from the SE at 35 km/h. This is big, powerful, and the offshore wind will keep it clean. But it’s only for experts. This is a big, powerful wave that will be too much for most.

Following that, the better, more manageable surfing comes later. The second standout is on Friday the 18th of September. The afternoon brings a 6 ft SE swell with a very long period of 12 seconds, and the combined energy is very strong (1012). The wind is offshore from the SE at 20 km/h. This is a long-period groundswell, which will wrap in nicely at National Park, a point break. The conditions will be clean and powerful, and the longer period means better shaped waves and longer lulls between sets. This is the best day on offer for experienced surfers.

Saturday the 19th of September is also excellent. The morning sees a 7 ft SE swell, also with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is very strong (1234). The wind is light and cross-off from the SSE. This is another day for the experienced crew, with big, clean, long-period waves. The afternoon drops to 5 ft, still with a 12-second period and clean, so it’s a good option for the less gung-ho.

The water temperature is around 69°, which is about 2° cooler than average for this time of year, so it’s not unusual. Expect a few others in the water at National Park, as it can get often crowded.

The first week is a bit of a write-off with small, weak surf. The second week holds the real promise. The big, long-period swell on the 18th and 19th is the one to circle on the calendar. For the rest of the period, it’s mostly small and clean, but nothing to get excited about.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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305
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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High Tide
4:24PM1.75m
4:44AM1.22m
5:25PM1.86m
5:44AM1.34m
6:15PM1.94m
6:33AM1.47m
6:59PM1.97m
7:17AM1.59m
7:39PM1.95m
7:58AM1.67m
8:16PM1.89m
8:37AM1.71m
8:51PM1.79m
Low Tide
11:12PM0.55m
10:35AM0.40m
00:03AM0.42m
11:36AM0.29m
00:45AM0.31m
12:29PM0.20m
1:23AM0.22m
1:15PM0.15m
1:58AM0.17m
1:59PM0.15m
2:32AM0.16m
2:40PM0.20m
3:04AM0.17m
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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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