Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 3,299 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period with ESE 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 (Jul 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s period. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 20th 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 for National Park.
We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through, but it kicks off with a real beast. Monday the 20th is not for the faint of heart. We’re looking at a chunky 13ft swell from the ESE, packing a heap of energy (3299) and a 10-second period. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is howling offshore from the SE at 25 mph, which will keep the faces clean, but paddling into that will be a proper battle. This is expert-only territory; the wave energy is seriously strong, and it’s going to be a grind. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year.
Tuesday the 21st is where the action gets good for the experienced crew. The swell drops to a still-juicy 8ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon, with the same ESE direction and a clean 10-second period. The wind eases off to a nice moderate 15 mph offshore, so the surface will be clean. The combined energy (1205 and 913) is still solid, keeping things punchy. This is the standout window for the confident surfer – the size is right, the wind is perfect, and the wave quality will be excellent.
Wednesday the 22nd eases off a touch more but stays very surfable. A 6ft to 5ft E swell with a gentle offshore breeze. The energy drops to a moderate 756 and 411, but the conditions are clean and the shape should be good. This is a great day for a wider range of surfers.
Thursday the 23rd morning is a gem. The swell drops to 4ft with glassy conditions – a light S wind of 3 mph. That’s as clean as it gets. The energy is moderate (233), but for a point break, that glassy surface will make it a dream to surf. The afternoon gets a bit lumpy with a cross-offshore breeze.
After that, the wave energy fades. Friday the 24th afternoon sees a bump of 6ft, but it’s a short-period 6-second wind swell from the SSE, so it’ll be a bit messy. From Saturday the 25th through to the start of August, the swell drops off significantly. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves with energy values dropping into the double digits. There’s a gap of about a week where the surf is going to be pretty poor, with only ordinary, small waves on offer. The end of the month and into August looks bleak, with strong winds and nothing to push them into shape.
The clear standout is Tuesday the 21st for the big, clean, offshore waves. If you’re after a glassy session, that Thursday morning the 23rd is your best bet for a more relaxed paddle. The second week is a write-off; save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon morning, light winds from the SSE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 6 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3299 | 2250 | 1906 | 1205 | 842 | 361 | 539 | 408 | 291 | 230 | 191 | 127 | 101 | 223 | 138 | 123 | 68 | 51 | 42 | 39 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 12:44PM1.41m | 00:36AM1.48m | 1:45PM1.42m | 1:19AM1.35m | 2:53PM1.45m | 2:12AM1.25m | 3:58PM1.51m | 3:16AM1.19m | 4:56PM1.59m | 4:24AM1.17m | 5:43PM1.69m | 5:24AM1.19m | 6:24PM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:32PM0.67m | 7:10AM0.47m | 7:38PM0.80m | 7:56AM0.52m | 8:58PM0.88m | 8:47AM0.54m | 10:21PM0.89m | 9:41AM0.55m | 11:28PM0.85m | 10:34AM0.53m | 00:19AM0.78m | 11:23AM0.49m | 1:00AM0.70m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 71 | 361 | 539 | 408 | 291 | 230 | 191 | 127 | 101 | 114 | 138 | 123 | 68 | 51 | 42 | 39 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | ESE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | NE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 217 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | 20 | 59 | 38 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | E 13 | SE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 10 | — | ESE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 9 | E 10 | SE 15 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | 35 | 20 | 20 | 29 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 3299 | 2250 | 1906 | 1205 | 842 | 273 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 32 | 223 | 96 | 83 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 340 | 257 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
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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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