
Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,820 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at National Park in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at National Park (point break). This is our only spot on the menu for the next couple weeks, so let’s see what it’s got.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. This Friday afternoon (July 3rd) you’ll find small 2ft waves from the ESE. The wind is glassy from the North, which is a real treat – clean as a whistle. But it’s just not much to get excited about, with only weak energy (170) pushing through. It’s surfable, just very ordinary.
Things start to wake up on Sunday morning, July 5th. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the SE, and the wind swings around to cross-offshore from the SSE at 16 mph. That’s clean, workable surf with moderate energy (337). Sunday afternoon, the wind picks up to 19 mph and goes offshore, but the surf quality gets a little questionable with the short 6-second period.
Monday, July 6th, the swell builds to 8ft from the SE. This is getting into expert territory – not for beginners. The period is still short (8 seconds), and the wind is a fresh offshore at 19 mph. The wave energy is moderate (884), but that short period means waves will be a bit bumpy and dumpy. Not the best shape.
The standout window looks like Wednesday, July 8th, through Friday, July 10th. On Wednesday morning, we see a jump in period to 12 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The swell is 7ft from the S, and the energy jumps way up to a strong 1886. The wind is cross-off from the S at 16 mph, keeping it clean. This is a big, powerful swell, and a point break like National Park will handle it well and offer some long, lined-up waves. The longer period means fewer, but more energetic sets – easier paddling between them. Thursday morning is similar, with a 7ft SSE swell and very strong energy (1456).
For the absolute best on offer, I’m calling Friday morning, July 10th. We have a 6ft SSE groundswell (10 seconds) with strong energy (1156) and a cross-off 16 mph wind from the S. That’s a sweet combo of size, power, and clean conditions.
After that, the swell drops fast. Saturday and Sunday (July 11th & 12th) are tiny, with less than 3ft of weak swell and energy values under 200. The run of small, weak surf continues for most of the second week.
There is a little flurry on the 16th and 17th, with some chest-to-head high swell (6ft - 7ft) coming back from the SE and ESE, but the periods are short (6-7 seconds) and the winds are mostly cross-off or cross-shore. It’s surfable, but nothing compared to that first week’s big groundswell.
Water temp is sitting around 70°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no wetsuit drama if you’re used to that.
So, keep your eyes locked on that July 8th to 10th window – that’s where the magic is. The rest is mostly a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 8 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
102 | 114 | 115 | 113 | 192 | 261 | 269 | 481 | 799 | 645 | 629 | 418 | 382 | 456 | 1092 | 850 | 819 | 926 | 667 | 635 | 712 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:19PM1.88m | 10:38AM1.32m | 10:55PM1.81m | 11:23AM1.34m | 11:33PM1.73m | 12:14PM1.37m | 00:17AM1.64m | 1:14PM1.43m | 1:08AM1.54m | 2:23PM1.51m | 2:10AM1.45m | 3:36PM1.63m | 3:23AM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:58AM0.52m | 4:17PM0.53m | 5:33AM0.52m | 5:02PM0.60m | 6:12AM0.52m | 5:55PM0.67m | 6:55AM0.52m | 7:01PM0.75m | 7:46AM0.51m | 8:22PM0.80m | 8:44AM0.48m | 9:52PM0.79m | 9:46AM0.44m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | |
5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | 5:09 | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 23 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | E 13 | ESE 13 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SE 10 | NE 8 | SE 17 | SE 10 |
102 | 114 | 115 | 59 | 111 | 69 | 93 | 64 | 64 | 90 | 95 | 76 | 79 | 73 | 794 | 3 | 3 | 530 | 3 | 12 | 318 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | E 12 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | — | S 12 | SSE 14 | — | — | ESE 12 | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 17 | SE 12 |
39 | 12 | 31 | 16 | 7 | 7 | — | 3 | 21 | — | — | 50 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 126 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 8 | E 14 | ESE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
29 | 3 | 16 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 2 | S 4 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 10 |
— | 1 | 11 | 113 | 192 | 261 | 269 | 481 | 799 | 645 | 629 | 418 | 382 | 456 | 1092 | 850 | 819 | 926 | 667 | 635 | 712 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 1090 | 203 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 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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