Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SE swell with 219 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been looking at the charts for our local stretch. Honestly, it’s a pretty lean run ahead. We’ve got a decent little window early on, but then it goes quiet for a long stretch. Let’s break it down.
We kick off on Saturday, 29 August at National Park. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than what we’d normally expect for this time of year. That slight chill is a bit of a buzzkill, but the waves are rideable. Swell is a tiny 2 ft from the east, with a short 8-second period – not much push behind it, and the combined energy is weak (50). The wind is a moderate offshore out of the southeast, so the surface will be clean. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about. This spot is a point break that’s fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the east-northeast, which is the optimum direction. Crowds are often here, so expect company.
Sunday morning, 30 August, is a write-off with rain showers and poor surf. But Sunday afternoon brings a spike: swell jumps to 6 ft from the southeast, though the period drops to a short 6 seconds. The combined energy ramps up to moderate (260). That’s a lot of bumpy, short-interval energy. The wind is a moderate offshore from the south-southeast, making it rideable, but it’s not going to be pretty. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions,” but honestly, with that short period, it’s going to be a bit of a mess. It’s an intermediate-level wave, so maybe for the keener crew.
From Monday, 31 August through to the end of the forecast, it’s a long, grim slog. The next 14 days are almost entirely poor surf. The swell drops back to tiny 1.0 ft to 2 ft, with periods all over the shop – some short, some longer (like 10–12 seconds), but the energy is weak (mostly under 100). The wind is often onshore, cross-shore, or cross-onshore, and the comments are all “poor surf conditions” or “surfable but very ordinary.” There’s a brief moment on Thursday, 10 September morning with a 1 ft swell from the southeast and a longer 12-second period, wind offshore, but the energy is still weak (53). It’s catchable, but not a standout.
The only real highlight is that Sunday, 30 August afternoon, despite the short period, has the biggest swell of the whole outlook. That’s your best bet. If you’re after a paddle, that’s the session. The rest of the 16 days is a flat spell, with no real quality on offer. The area is known for this kind of blank run, so don’t stress – forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
33 | 178 | 219 | 161 | 23 | 22 | 31 | 52 | 47 | 113 | 45 | 45 | 31 | 50 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 26 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross | on | on | cross | on |
High Tide | 9:01AM1.62m | 9:14PM1.79m | 9:39AM1.65m | 9:50PM1.69m | 10:23AM1.66m | 10:28PM1.56m | 11:13AM1.64m | 11:13PM1.41m | 12:15PM1.61m | 00:10AM1.26m | 1:35PM1.60m | 1:35AM1.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:00AM0.28m | 3:00PM0.31m | 3:31AM0.27m | 3:42PM0.37m | 4:05AM0.29m | 4:28PM0.46m | 4:43AM0.33m | 5:24PM0.58m | 5:28AM0.39m | 6:38PM0.70m | 6:27AM0.46m | 8:21PM0.74m | |||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 28 | 27 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 10 | E 6 | E 10 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NNE 5 |
33 | 34 | 33 | 37 | 23 | 22 | 31 | 52 | 40 | 113 | 17 | 45 | 31 | 50 | 28 | 19 | 32 | 18 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 11 | E 10 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
11 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 49 | 47 | 5 | 45 | 6 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | NE 13 | NE 11 | NE 12 | E 11 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 7 | SE 12 | SE 10 | NE 8 |
4 | 4 | — | 7 | 5 | 6 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | N 4 | NNW 3 | NNE 4 | NW 3 | — | NNE 4 | NW 3 |
80 | 178 | 219 | 161 | 92 | 80 | 29 | — | — | — | — | 30 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 1 | — | 7 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 459 | 2 | 2 | 126 | 6 | 2 | 126 | 2 |
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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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