Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with 398 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at National Park in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty lookin’ at the surf for National Park over the next couple of weeks.
Truth is, it’s a slow start. From Wednesday the 29th of July right through to Friday the 1st of August, we’ve got nothing but tiny, weak waves. The combined swell energy is between 27 and 191 (moderate), but heights are all under 3 feet, and the wind is mostly cross-off. Not worth wetting a wetsuit for.
Then Sunday the 2nd of August comes along and things get real. Swell from the east at 5 to 6 feet with a period of 7 to 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 482 (moderate), and we’ve got clean offshore winds from the southeast. Water temp is about normal for this time of year. This is a point break, so it’ll handle the size well, but if you’re a beginner, that 6-foot wave might be a handful. Crowds are often here, so you won’t be alone.
Monday the 3rd of August keeps it going with 4 feet of east swell, light offshore winds, and combined energy of 289 (moderate). Not as big as Sunday, but still clean and fun. The best bets are Sunday afternoon and Monday afternoon.
After that, it’s a long dry spell. From Tuesday the 4th of August all the way through Thursday the 13th of August, the waves shrink to 2 feet or less. Combined energy drops below 150 (weak). A few mornings are glassy, but you’re looking at knee-high slop. The gap from the 5th to the 13th is a real bummer.
If you’ve got to pick one day, it’s Sunday the 2nd of August afternoon. That 6-foot east swell with a gentle offshore wind and clean conditions is the clear winner. Monday morning is a solid backup.
For the second week, don’t hold your breath. A few tiny pulses, but nothing worth planning around.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 13 | E 7 | ESE 13 | SE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 17 | 12 | 17 | 33 | 44 | 33 | 34 | 46 | 34 | 196 | 47 | 170 | 285 | 218 | 398 | 233 | 159 | 131 | 114 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 7:39AM1.33m | 8:09PM1.94m | 8:17AM1.37m | 8:41PM1.94m | 8:53AM1.41m | 9:14PM1.91m | 9:29AM1.44m | 9:47PM1.86m | 10:08AM1.46m | 10:21PM1.77m | 10:50AM1.49m | 10:58PM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:09AM0.53m | 1:27PM0.37m | 2:41AM0.46m | 2:04PM0.35m | 3:12AM0.42m | 2:41PM0.35m | 3:42AM0.39m | 3:19PM0.37m | 4:14AM0.38m | 3:58PM0.42m | 4:47AM0.39m | 4:43PM0.50m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | NE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 15 | E 8 | SE 14 | E 7 | SE 11 | E 7 |
| kJ | 17 | 8 | 14 | 33 | 44 | 33 | 28 | 46 | 18 | 24 | 47 | 15 | 14 | 36 | 398 | 125 | 159 | 121 | 114 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 7 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SE 15 | ESE 12 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 12 | ESE 14 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 34 | 33 | 23 | 23 | 34 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 75 | 127 | 116 | 37 | 82 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | E 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 7 | S 10 | E 17 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | E 14 | — | E 14 |
| kJ | 12 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 34 | 35 | 17 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 15 | — | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | — | S 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | — | E 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 24 | — | 3 | 21 | 30 | 87 | 155 | 196 | 80 | 170 | 285 | 218 | — | 233 | — | 131 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 49 | 585 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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