
Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 1,129 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with SSE 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 (Sep 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watching this stretch of coast like a hawk. Let’s get into it.
Alright, the first few days are pretty flat and forgettable. Monday and Tuesday morning are tiny, with waves barely pushing 1ft to 2ft out of the ENE and NE. The wind’s offshore or light, so the water’s clean, but there’s just no grunt. The combined swell energy is pitiful – 47 to 72 (weak) – so it’s not worth paddling out on National Park unless you’re desperate for a float. Water temp’s sitting at 70°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Wednesday stays small, 2ft to 3ft from the SE, with a short period of 5 to 8 seconds. The wind’s light offshore or cross-off, keeping it clean, but the energy’s still weak (67 to 86). It’s surfable but ordinary.
Then Thursday morning kicks things up a notch. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SSE, with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy hits 450 (moderate). The wind’s fresh offshore from the SSE at 22 mph, so it’s clean but punching. However, this is a point break that works best with ENE swell, and this SSE direction is a mismatch. The waves will be raw and messy. Thursday afternoon, the swell cranks to 10ft from the SE, with energy soaring to 1137 (strong). That’s too big for most – over 8ft means it’s expert-only territory, and the short period of 8 seconds will make it dumpy and closing out. The wind’s fresh offshore, but the size and direction are a problem. This is honestly better for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Friday morning is the standout. The swell drops to 8ft from the SE, period 8 seconds, energy 626 (moderate). The wind is moderate offshore from the SE at 12 mph, keeping the face clean. This is the best on offer – still big for intermediates, but the offshore wind and the point’s shape will hold it together. The direction is closer to the optimum ENE, so it’s got some juice. Crowds are likely at National Park, as it’s often busy. Friday afternoon, the wind picks up to 19 mph, making it punchy and less inviting.
Saturday morning holds 6ft from the ESE, moderate offshore wind, energy 367. It’s workable but not a classic. By Saturday afternoon, the wind jumps to 19 mph again, and the quality drops. Sunday through Tuesday next week, the swell drops back to 3ft to 4ft, with light offshore winds and clean conditions, but the energy’s weak (66 to 192). It’s surfable but very ordinary.
The second week is a real mixed bag. Wednesday the 16th sees a bump to 6ft from the SE with moderate offshore wind, energy 308 – decent enough for a session. Thursday the 17th afternoon has 6ft from the SE, gentle offshore, energy 281. Friday the 18th morning has 6ft from the SE, cross-off wind, energy 286. These are okay, but not standouts. From Saturday the 19th onward, the wind turns cross-on or cross-shore, and the swell gets short and messy – periods of 5 to 11 seconds, but the direction’s off and the energy fades to 32 to 140. It’s a poor run to finish the 16-day window.
So, the one true standout is Friday morning, September 11th. National Park will have 8ft of SE swell, clean under a moderate offshore, and the point will line up. It’s big, but if you’ve got the skills, that’s the session. Thursday afternoon is too big and messy, so skip it unless you’re on a kite.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 9 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 37 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 47 | 71 | 55 | 434 | 1129 | 886 | 622 | 478 | 482 | 353 | 305 | 277 | 98 | 145 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | on | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:25PM1.86m | 5:44AM1.34m | 6:15PM1.94m | 6:33AM1.47m | 6:59PM1.97m | 7:17AM1.59m | 7:39PM1.95m | 7:58AM1.67m | 8:16PM1.89m | 8:37AM1.71m | 8:51PM1.79m | 9:15AM1.71m | 9:23PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:35AM0.40m | 00:03AM0.42m | 11:36AM0.29m | 00:45AM0.31m | 12:29PM0.20m | 1:23AM0.22m | 1:15PM0.15m | 1:58AM0.17m | 1:59PM0.15m | 2:32AM0.16m | 2:40PM0.20m | 3:04AM0.17m | 3:20PM0.29m | 3:35AM0.22m | |||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 7 | NE 8 | ENE 6 |
17 | 37 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 7 | 47 | 71 | 55 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 88 | 3 | 55 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 15 | E 15 | — | S 23 | — | — | NE 16 | E 14 | E 12 | NE 8 | E 13 | SE 7 |
15 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 4 | — | 10 | — | — | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | E 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 15 | — | E 13 | E 11 | ENE 8 |
15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 3 | 2 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 6 | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | — |
96 | 47 | — | 4 | 44 | 143 | — | — | — | 434 | 1129 | 886 | 622 | 478 | 482 | 353 | 305 | 277 | 98 | 145 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 520 | 520 | 198 | 0 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 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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