
Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, NNE swell with 74 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, to be straight with you—this outlook for National Park is a tough one. We’ve got a 16-day window, but the first week and a half is a real battle. The surf is tiny and mostly messy. There’s a glimmer of something bigger in the second week, on Friday the 11th, but it comes with its own issues. Let’s walk through it.
We’re starting off with nothing to get excited about. From Wednesday the 2nd right through to Thursday the 10th, the waves are small—1.0 ft to 3 ft at best—and the wind is a problem. You see a bit of glass on Friday morning the 4th, with a glassy surface and 1 ft, but the swell energy is weak (48) and it’s just not enough to surf. The water temp is about 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. Most of this stretch is cross-shore or onshore wind, creating chop and lump. There’s a few clean moments with offshore flow, like Monday the 7th morning and afternoon, with 2 ft from the NE and gentle offshore wind, but the wave energy is pathetic (range of 56 to 76), so it’s really just tiny, weak waves. You’d be scratching for a ride.
Then we hit the standout period. Friday the 11th of September morning, the swell jumps to 8 ft from the SE, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 499—that’s strong wave energy. The wind is offshore at 19 mph from the SE, so it’ll be clean, but that’s a fresh breeze and it’s going to be hard work paddling. The height is over 8 ft, which puts it in expert-only territory, and the short period (7 seconds) means it’ll be a bit crumbly and quick. For the experienced crew, this is the best on offer—big, clean, and powerful, but you’ll need to earn it. The afternoon drops to 6 ft from the ESE, still offshore, with moderate energy (354), and that’s a bit more manageable but still solid for intermediates.
Saturday the 12th keeps the swell going: 5 ft in the morning from the E, offshore wind, moderate energy (224). This is good, clean surf, probably the pick of the window for intermediate surfers. The afternoon drops to 4 ft and the wind holds, but the energy falls off (176). From Sunday the 13th onward, it fades back to 3 ft and below, with cross-offshore winds and clean conditions, but the size and energy are weak again (108-151). The last few days, into Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th, are tiny and ordinary.
So, if you’re a local, pencil in Friday morning the 11th and Saturday morning the 12th. The rest of the run is a write-off. Crowds at National Park are often a thing, but with the surf being so small for most of the window, it’ll be quiet until that Friday pulse comes through. Be warned: Friday morning is for experts only.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 5 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
45 | 42 | 27 | 27 | 44 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 15 | 68 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 37 | 37 | 50 | 38 | 34 | 17 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:13PM1.41m | 12:15PM1.61m | 00:10AM1.26m | 1:35PM1.60m | 1:35AM1.15m | 3:07PM1.65m | 3:22AM1.13m | 4:24PM1.75m | 4:44AM1.22m | 5:25PM1.86m | 5:44AM1.34m | 6:15PM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:24PM0.58m | 5:28AM0.39m | 6:38PM0.70m | 6:27AM0.46m | 8:21PM0.74m | 7:46AM0.51m | 10:03PM0.68m | 9:18AM0.48m | 11:12PM0.55m | 10:35AM0.40m | 00:03AM0.42m | 11:36AM0.29m | 00:45AM0.31m | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 5 |
45 | 42 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 31 | 37 | 50 | 38 | 34 | 17 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 8 | SE 11 | E 10 | NE 8 | S 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 |
2 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | SE 6 | S 5 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | E 15 | E 9 | SSE 5 | — | E 7 | E 9 |
5 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 15 | 3 | — | 8 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | WNW 3 | — | — | N 4 | NNE 5 | NW 3 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | S 4 | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 6 | E 4 |
16 | 17 | 7 | 24 | 44 | 2 | — | — | 13 | 68 | 5 | 29 | 27 | 37 | 11 | — | — | 15 | 138 | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 459 | 2 | 9 | 126 | 9 | 1 | 126 | 29 | 126 | 126 | 243 | 9 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 159 | 204 | 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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