
Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE 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 (Aug 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at National Park point.
Right off the bat, the first week is a bit of a struggle. The surf is small and the winds are messy. We’ve got a few clean windows that are worth a paddle, but nothing to get overly excited about. The standout by a long shot is the action that builds in the second week, around the 18th and 19th of August.
The real winner is National Park itself. This point break is fairly consistent, exposed to the east-northeast swell, and it’s got a solid run of clean, offshore conditions coming up. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Saturday the 8th is a write-off. Small, ordinary waves with a combined energy of just 116 (moderate energy) and a light offshore breeze in the afternoon, but it’s not worth getting wet for. Sunday the 9th morning is where it starts to look interesting. That glassy, 3ft east swell with a 9-second period and combined energy of 211 (moderate energy) will have some clean, peelable lines. That’s your best bet for the first few days.
Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are a mess with onshore winds and choppy conditions. The swell drops and the energy plummets below 100 by Thursday the 13th. It’s a real flat spell from the 14th through the 17th of August, with barely any energy and poor conditions.
Then, hold on. Monday the 17th afternoon, a fresh offshore wind kicks in and the swell jumps to 6ft from the east (7-second period) with a combined energy of 279 (moderate to strong energy). Clean, but the period is short, so it might be a bit lumpy. The real fire lights up on Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th. Tuesday afternoon sees 6ft east swell, 8-second period, and combined energy of 412 (strong energy), with a moderate offshore wind. Wednesday afternoon is similar: 5ft east swell, 9-second period, and 377 energy (strong), also offshore. These are the best waves on offer. That’s a proper groundswell pulse, and the offshore wind will groom it nicely at this point. The crowd profile here says “often,” so expect company, but for waves this good, it’s worth the squeeze.
After that, the swell backs off through the 20th and 21st, with energy dropping back into the 100s and 160s. The 22nd and 23rd are back to tiny, weak surf with energy below 100.
So, if you’re looking for the best day, point your board at Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th of August. That’s the standout window. The earlier part of the week is for the patient, and the weekend after is for the optimists.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 12 | E 9 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
107 | 51 | 194 | 153 | 148 | 120 | 120 | 123 | 95 | 76 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 58 | 60 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 41 | 77 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:35PM1.76m | 4:38AM1.23m | 5:38PM1.89m | 5:47AM1.30m | 6:32PM2.01m | 6:43AM1.39m | 7:20PM2.07m | 7:32AM1.47m | 8:04PM2.08m | 8:18AM1.54m | 8:45PM2.04m | 9:01AM1.57m | 9:24PM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:17PM0.66m | 10:39AM0.38m | 00:18AM0.52m | 11:42AM0.28m | 1:07AM0.40m | 12:37PM0.19m | 1:51AM0.30m | 1:27PM0.13m | 2:31AM0.23m | 2:14PM0.11m | 3:09AM0.20m | 2:58PM0.15m | 3:46AM0.21m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 |
107 | 51 | 194 | 153 | 148 | 120 | 120 | 59 | 95 | 76 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 58 | 60 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 41 | 77 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | E 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | E 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 10 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 9 |
10 | 38 | 47 | 55 | 40 | 28 | 9 | 116 | 45 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 4 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 35 | 24 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | NE 7 | SSE 3 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 7 | — | — | — | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 10 | — | SSE 12 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
4 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 4 | — | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | — | — | NE 2 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SW 3 | — | NNE 2 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 4 | — | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | — |
— | 2 | — | — | 1 | 31 | 74 | 123 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 35 | 31 | — | 8 | 3 | 11 | 26 | 18 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 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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