National Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.10° E

Issued: 3 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's National Park sea temperature is
20.9° C

Slightly cooler than normal

National Park surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


National Park surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 1,584 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with SE 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 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 4th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 7th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 9th 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 again. Let’s break it down in feet and knots.

It starts slow. First couple of days are flat and not worth a second look. But the week builds and there are some real gems.

Saturday the 4th is junk. Sunday the 5th picks up a bit – 6ft from the ESE/SE, but with a period of only 6 seconds. That’s messy, short-period junk, and even though the wind is offshore (SSE at around 16 mph), it’s not going to be good waves. The afternoon gets a bit messy with rain showers and 18 mph winds. Not your day.

Monday the 6th is similar: 8ft in the morning from the SE, but still short period (8 seconds). Combined energy is strong (798) but it’s a bit fat and unruly. Offshore winds keep it clean, but this is strictly for bigger guys. The afternoon at 8ft is same story.

Wednesday the 8th changes things. Swell is 7ft from the SE but the period jumps to 11 seconds – real groundswell energy. Combined energy is massive (2140). Winds are cross-off from the S at 16 mph, so it’s clean with some angle. This is the standout for the first week at National Park. Powerful, lined up, solid – experts only.

Thursday the 9th keeps it cooking. Morning is 8ft with 11-second period (2029 combined energy) – big and powerful. Afternoon drops to 6ft but the wind goes offshore from the SSE, period stays at a solid 10 seconds. That afternoon session is going to be prime: clean, offshore, good size, and quality from the SE.

Friday the 10th is smaller but still very high quality with that long period. The afternoon sees 4ft from the SE with a *very* long period of 13 seconds. Combined energy is 529, light and clean offshore SSE wind at 12 mph. That’s a classic glassy groundswell. Perfect for a longboard or fish – well-spaced sets and good shape.

From Saturday the 11th through Tuesday the 14th, the surf drops right off. We’re talking tiny, weak waves – 1ft to 2ft. Most of it is cross-off or onshore, and it’s just not worth paddling out. A solid few days of nothing.

Wednesday the 15th brings a new pulse. Morning sees 5ft, SE, 11-second period – clean, light winds from the S, cross-off. Combined energy at 547. Nice, clean, manageable. Thursday the 16th builds to 6ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon with offshore SSE winds. Those two days are the second week’s highlight.

Friday the 17th gets blown out. The morning shows a huge 10ft from the SE, but period is only 8 seconds and winds are cross-off at 16 mph. The swell is predicted to be too big for this break, so it’s a miss. Too messy and heavy.

The weekend of the 18th and 19th fades. Some decent 12-second period swell but small – 4ft down to 2ft. Sunday afternoon has offshore winds, so with a big board it could be a fun little clean session.

Water temp is 70°F, about 1°F cooler than average. Not unusual, just a touch crisp.

Best options overall: Wednesday 8th morning for big, powerful groundswell (7ft, 11 seconds, SE) – a proper point break session for experienced surfers. Thursday 9th afternoon for clean, offshore-glass with 6ft and 10-second SE swell. Second week, go for Thursday 16th afternoon – 7ft, clean, offshore wind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
1
0
1
3
2
3
2
3
2
1
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
9
1.4
SE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.8
ESE
6
2
SE
6
2.5
SE
7
2.5
SE
8
2.4
SE
7
2.4
SE
7
1.9
SE
8
2.1
SE
7
1.4
SE
11
2.2
SE
11
1.9
SE
11
2.2
SE
12
2.4
SSE
11
1.8
SE
10
1.7
SE
10
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SE
13
1.1
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
115
183
175
246
301
700
681
588
623
413
422
423
1226
882
1313
1313
664
546
343
529
315
Wind (km/h)
20
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SE
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
S
25
S
25
SSE
20
S
25
S
25
SSE
15
S
20
S
20
SSE
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
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
4:44PM1.77m
Low Tide
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
11:12PM0.71m
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2
1
2
1
2
2
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5
3
Temp °C
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19
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
17
18
18
16
18
18
16
17
17
15
Feels °C
14
16
15
13
13
13
12
12
13
13
13
12
13
14
12
13
14
13
14
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
12
0.2
ENE
9
0.6
E
11
0.3
E
15
0.4
ESE
14
0.5
ESE
13
0.4
ESE
13
0.5
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
11
1.4
SE
11
1.9
SE
11
0.2
ESE
15
1.1
SE
12
1.8
SE
11
0.1
S
17
0.1
SE
16
1.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
115
36
111
7
83
39
62
102
58
82
43
423
914
23
319
716
5
10
315
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
6
0.1
NE
9
0.4
SE
15
0.5
E
12
Energy kJ
31
14
3
55
75
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
14
0.4
ESE
13
Energy kJ
16
57
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
4
1.4
SE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.8
ESE
6
2
SE
6
2.5
SE
7
2.5
SE
8
2.4
SE
7
2.4
SE
7
1.9
SE
8
2.1
SE
7
1.9
SE
7
2.2
SE
11
1.9
SE
11
2.2
SE
12
2.4
SSE
11
1.8
SE
10
1.7
SE
10
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SE
13
Energy kJ
9
183
175
246
301
700
681
588
623
413
422
396
1226
882
1313
1313
664
546
343
529
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
3
3
4
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
203
340
340
955
0
0
198
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sunshine Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
5
4
7
4
4
4
5
4
4
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
4
5
9
8
9
6
5
5
8
5
8
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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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