
Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, ESE swell with 253 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with E 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've been staring at the charts for National Park this morning. This is a pretty wild forecast – it's a slow burn for most of the period, but there's a proper little gem hiding right at the end. We've got a solid two weeks of mostly small, clean, but average waves before something special shows up.
We're looking at a long stretch from the start of August right through until the 12th where it's all a bit "ordinary." You'll get a surf, sure, but nothing to write home about. The water temp is sitting at about 69°, which is just a tick cooler than usual for this time of year – nothing drastic.
For the first week, from Saturday the 1st right through to Friday the 7th, it's a real grind. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, and coming out of the east or southeast. The combined wave energy is weak to moderate. The winds are mostly offshore or clean, so it'll look pretty, but there's just no grunt. The best of this average run is probably Sunday morning the 2nd, with a 6ft swell from the ESE, clean lines, and offshore winds from the SE. The wave energy is moderate. It's surfable, but it's not gonna have you racing out the door.
Then from the 8th through to the 12th, it gets even smaller and more inconsistent, with a few days of poor surf conditions or flat spells. The 9th and 10th have some cross and cross-on winds, making a mess of what little is there.
Now, here's where it gets interesting. After that long, flat run, Thursday the 13th suddenly shows some pulse. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the SSE with a 6-second period in the morning, then switches to a solid 5ft from the SE with an 8-second period and clean offshore winds in the afternoon. The energy jumps, and conditions are clean. That Thursday arvo is a standout for that middle part of the month.
But the real headline act, and I mean this is the one to circle on the calendar, is Sunday the 16th of August. It's over two weeks away, so take it with a grain of salt, but the models are lighting up. The morning has a solid 7ft swell from the SE, and the afternoon pumps up to a hefty 8ft from the same direction with the energy hitting a very strong level. The winds are a steady offshore from the SE at 16 mph. This is proper size, and for a point break like National Park that's exposed to the east-northeast, this southeast swell will wrap in nicely. The period is only 7 seconds, so it's a bit of a wind swell, not a long-period groundswell, which means it won't be as clean as a groundswell but it'll have plenty of push. For a point, that shorter period can actually help keep the waves from closing out. This is expert territory, and the crowds will likely be there because it's the best thing on offer by a mile. If you're not on it, you'll be kicking yourself.
So, to sum it up: a whole lot of nothing for the first two weeks, a nice little spike on the 13th, and then a potential cracker on the 16th. Stay patient.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
161 | 64 | 241 | 227 | 119 | 200 | 235 | 193 | 144 | 67 | 81 | 74 | 105 | 130 | 105 | 76 | 34 | 49 | 77 | 100 | 65 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:47PM1.86m | 10:08AM1.46m | 10:21PM1.77m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:19PM0.37m | 4:14AM0.38m | 3:58PM0.42m | 4:47AM0.39m | 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 | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | E 6 | E 17 | ESE 12 | E 7 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 10 | ENE 6 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
13 | 64 | 6 | 14 | 94 | 198 | 235 | 193 | 144 | 32 | 81 | 74 | 105 | 130 | 105 | 76 | 32 | 49 | 77 | 100 | 65 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 10 | SE 16 | SE 14 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 11 | E 18 | NE 9 | E 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 12 | NE 7 |
16 | 15 | 29 | 11 | 119 | 200 | 68 | 66 | 49 | 67 | 35 | 25 | 38 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | SE 10 | E 17 | SE 16 | SE 12 | E 16 | SE 7 | E 14 | ESE 13 | SE 9 | SE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 18 | E 17 | S 8 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 10 | E 15 | SSE 10 |
16 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 15 | 32 | 20 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | E 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | S 3 | — | SSW 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — |
161 | 72 | 241 | 227 | 75 | 152 | 43 | 86 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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