Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 307 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s 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 (Aug 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about National Park in feet and miles per hour, because that’s how the saltwater flows in some places.
The run starts on Monday, August 3rd. Morning has clean little waves around 3 ft from the south-east, with a nice 13-second period. Wind is a light offshore breeze from the south-east at 9 mph, so the faces will be smooth. Water temp is about 69°F, pretty average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 532 – nothing huge but enough to get a few turns. Monday afternoon is similar but with a shorter period. That morning session is the early standout.
Tuesday the 4th gets glassy in the morning with smaller 2 ft swell, but the period drops to 9 seconds – a bit weak. Wednesday the 5th has another glassy start with 3 ft from the east-south-east, period at 10 seconds, but still ordinary. Thursday the 6th is small and short.
Friday the 7th through the 10th gets messy. More wind, some rain showers, and the swell stays short and bumpy. Saturday the 8th sees a bump in height to 5 ft to 5 ft, but the period is only 7 seconds, making it crumbly. Offshore wind keeps it clean enough, but it’s not good quality. Might be more fun for a kite surfer than a paddler.
From about the 11th to the 14th, there’s a dry spell – small surf, onshore winds, or just not worth the drive.
Now the real highlight: Saturday, August 15th. Morning delivers 5 ft from the south-east with a 9-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the west at 6 mph. The combined energy hits 412 – solid moderate. That morning is clean, the swell angle is perfect for National Park’s best direction, and it’s the best session of the whole outlook. The afternoon gets cross-shore and messy, but get in there early. Sunday the 16th still has 5 ft and clean offshore winds, but the period drops to 6 seconds, so it’s more chop-hop.
Monday the 17th the wind pipes up to 19 mph, making it a tough paddle. Tuesday the 18th cleans up again with offshore winds and 4 ft, but still short period.
So, circle the morning of Saturday, August 15th. That’s the one. The Monday August 3rd morning is the other bright spot. The rest is small or blown out. Get it while it’s clean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 235 | 197 | 147 | 81 | 40 | 61 | 140 | 140 | 84 | 53 | 48 | 41 | 149 | 103 | 191 | 198 | 257 | 307 | 239 | 230 | 188 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 10:50AM1.49m | 10:58PM1.67m | 11:39AM1.50m | 11:41PM1.55m | 12:39PM1.52m | 00:32AM1.41m | 1:53PM1.55m | 1:41AM1.29m | 3:18PM1.63m | 3:11AM1.22m | 4:35PM1.76m | 4:38AM1.23m | 5:38PM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:43PM0.50m | 5:24AM0.41m | 5:35PM0.60m | 6:07AM0.44m | 6:41PM0.71m | 7:01AM0.46m | 8:12PM0.78m | 8:08AM0.48m | 9:55PM0.76m | 9:26AM0.45m | 11:17PM0.66m | 10:39AM0.38m | 00:18AM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 10 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 7 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 107 | 197 | 147 | 81 | 34 | 38 | 140 | 140 | 84 | 42 | 48 | 41 | 149 | 103 | 3 | 198 | 4 | 307 | 239 | 230 | 188 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ENE 6 | E 18 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 14 | SE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 235 | 64 | 40 | 31 | 26 | 61 | 26 | 6 | 52 | 53 | 35 | 25 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 50 | 35 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | E 18 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | NE 9 | NE 6 | SE 13 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 16 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 190 | 16 | 33 | 13 | 40 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | SE 5 | ESE 7 | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 47 | 191 | — | 257 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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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).
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