
Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 3,684 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here with a look at the upcoming surf. We've got a classic tale of two weeks ahead at National Park: a massive, powerful pulse that's really only for the brave or the experienced, followed by a long, slow fade out.
The week kicks off with a serious dose of energy. We're looking at a big southeast groundswell pushing through on Thursday the 16th with solid 10ft faces (combined wave energy of 1240), but that south-southeast cross-offshore wind at 25 mph makes it a battle. The water is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much average for this time of year.
Friday the 17th is where it gets interesting for you fellas with some nerve. The morning drops to a still-chunky 6ft from the southeast, but the game-changer is that clean offshore wind. The swell period is short at 6 seconds, but that wind will put a nice face on it. This is your best window for a paddle if you're solid on your feet. The afternoon gets messy again.
The weekend is a full-on washing machine. Saturday and Sunday see the swell pumping at 10ft to 12ft from the southeast (combined wave energy hitting 1180 up to a thumping 2556). That's expert-only territory. While the wind is offshore at times, that's a lot of water moving, and this point break will be handling a ton of juice. Monday the 20th keeps that 12ft SE pulse going (combined energy 2157) with hard offshore wind. A true grunt session for the heavy crew.
After that, the energy slowly backs off. Tuesday the 21st afternoon and Wednesday the 22nd are the real standouts for the intermediate crew. We've got 8ft and 6ft dropping from the east-southeast with clean, light offshore wind. This is where the point will start to offer some proper, grindy walls without the terrifying power. The water is still clean, and the crowd factor is going to be there – this spot is often busy, and on these days, you'll want to be early.
From Thursday the 23rd onward, things get small and slow. The swell drops under 5ft, the periods are short, and the energy is weak. We get a few surfable 4ft days on Friday the 24th, but it's ordinary. After that, from about the 26th of July through the 29th, it's flat. A solid 4 or 5 day gap with hardly a ripple, just tiny 1.0ft – 2ft slop. Useless for a paddle.
There is a tiny blip on the 30th of July with a 5ft SE swell (combined energy 216), but it’s short-period and looks messy. That's over a week away, so keep an eye on it, but don't hold your breath.
So, the takeaway: if you're an expert, Friday morning the 17th and Monday the 20th are your heavy days. For everyone else, target Tuesday afternoon the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd for the best quality on a dropping swell. After that, it’s a long stretch of small fry.
Stay safe out there,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun night, light winds from the SE by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1229 | 569 | 263 | 284 | 509 | 573 | 1172 | 3040 | 2556 | 1996 | 1203 | 2157 | 2585 | 2200 | 1365 | 1023 | 763 | 601 | 459 | 390 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:53PM1.45m | 2:12AM1.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:56AM0.52m | 8:58PM0.88m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | E 21 | E 20 | — | — | E 17 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
11 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 8 | — | — | 22 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 601 | 459 | 390 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | — | — | — |
1229 | 569 | 263 | 284 | 509 | 573 | 1172 | 3040 | 2556 | 1996 | 1203 | 2157 | 2585 | 2200 | 1365 | 1023 | 763 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 737 | 628 | 0 | 738 | 198 | 198 | 520 | 628 | 831 | 628 | 473 | 340 | 257 | 204 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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