
Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 2,192 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the forecast for National Park. This is a point break that’s exposed to the swell and it’s fairly consistent. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is normal for the season.
The week kicks off on Monday the 20th with a big, powerful ESE swell running 13 feet and a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 3222, which is strong. With a fresh offshore wind from the SE, it’ll be clean. But honestly, this is too much wave for most. This is expert territory only. The afternoon holds similar, just a touch smaller at 12 feet, and still clean. This is one of the standout windows for the brave.
Tuesday the 21st is still pumping, but it’s dropping. Morning sees 8 feet ESE swell with a moderate offshore breeze, and it’s clean. That’s excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is still high at 1205. Afternoon comes in at 7 feet, still offshore and clean. The shape will be good. This is the other standout period.
By Wednesday the 22nd, the swell eases to 6 feet from the E, period dropping to 9 seconds. Gentle offshore wind, clean. Very good waves, but not as beefy. Afternoon settles to 5 feet.
Thursday the 23rd is a real treat for the soul. Early morning brings a glassy 4 foot E swell with a 5 km/h SSW wind. The water will be like a mirror. It’s a smaller day, but the quality will be there. Afternoon picks up a cross-off breeze, still clean enough.
Friday the 24th sees a drop in size, with a messy 3 foot E swell and a moderate cross-off wind. The energy is weak at 127. Not worth the paddle. It gets worse from there.
There’s a big gap from the afternoon of the 24th all the way through to the morning of the 3rd of August. That’s over a week of pretty poor conditions, with tiny swell and inconsistent energy. Most days see 1.0 to 5 feet, mostly with clean but weak winds. The energy readings are often in the double digits, barely registering. It’s a flat spell.
Then, on Monday the 3rd of August, things wake up. A new SSE swell pops up at 6 feet, period only 6 seconds, but the combined energy is 237. The morning is glassy, and the afternoon sees a 6 foot SE swell. Good waves finally, but that short period will mean shifty, gutless shapes at this point break. Still, it’s the best we’ve seen in over a week.
Tuesday the 4th of August has a 4 foot SE swell, glassy in the morning, but the energy is low. Ordinary.
So, if you’re an expert, you’ve got Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st. That’s your window. The rest of the run is a waiting game until early August, and even then, it’s not a classic.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 17°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 SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°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 | E 8 | NE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3222 | 2192 | 1856 | 1205 | 862 | 384 | 544 | 408 | 298 | 234 | 191 | 153 | 124 | 28 | 165 | 183 | 179 | 109 | 81 | 68 | 39 | |
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 | glassy | cross-off | cross-on |
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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 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 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 7 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
— | — | — | 3 | 100 | 384 | 544 | 408 | 298 | 234 | 191 | 153 | 124 | 28 | 108 | 15 | 179 | 109 | 81 | 68 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | SE 8 | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 15 | SE 14 | NE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 3 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 29 | 9 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | E 12 | SE 9 | — | — | E 10 | S 21 | SE 19 | NE 7 | S 10 | NE 7 | SE 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 33 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — |
3222 | 2192 | 1856 | 1205 | 862 | 273 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 206 | 165 | 183 | 62 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 340 | 340 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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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