National Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.10° E

National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's National Park sea temperature is
20.3° C
0.8° 

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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with 249 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period with ESE 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 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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 comin’ our way. We’ve got a mixed bag over the next two weeks, with a few standout windows that are worth paddling out for, but plenty of flat spells in between.

The first real surfable swells don’t turn up until Sunday the 2nd of August. We’ve got a slow start, so don’t bother checking the water before then. The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is about 1°F cooler than the long-term average for this time of year – so it’s feeling pretty normal, nothin’ wild.

The pick of the entire forecast is Monday morning, the 3rd of August at National Park (point). That’s when we see a solid clean-up. Swell comes in at 3ft from the SE, but the period stretches out to 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate (553), so you’ll feel the push. Winds are light offshore from the SSE at 9 mph, keeping it glassy. This is a long-period swell, so expect longer lulls between sets, but the waves will have shape and push. The optimum swell direction for this spot is ENE, so the SE direction is a little off, but the quality of the swell and the offshore wind make up for it. The crowd situation is listed as “often”, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

Sunday the 2nd is also decent, with a 5ft swell from the ESE in the morning, but the period is only 7 seconds – that’s short-period windswell, not as powerful. Winds are offshore though, so it’ll be clean. The combined energy is moderate (273). Afternoon drops to 5ft but still clean.

After Monday, the swell drops off quick. Tuesday the 4th sees small 3ft surf with glassy conditions in the morning, but it’s weak energy (147). Wednesday is marginal, with a small 3ft E swell and cross-onshore winds. From Thursday the 6th through to the 9th, it’s really small – mostly 2ft to 3ft, with weak energy and light offshore winds, but nothing to get excited about. There’s a gap of a few days where the surf is just ordinary.

We get a little bump around the 10th and 11th, but conditions are mixed. Winds are cross-offshore or cross, and the swell stays small. Then from the 12th, it’s pretty poor again.

Now, into the second week, things get interesting again. On Thursday the 13th of August, a longer-period ESE swell shows up at 5ft and 12 seconds, but the wind is howling onshore from the WNW at 12 mph. That’s gonna be a mess – the combined energy is strong (546), but the wind will chop it up. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. By Friday the 14th, the wind drops to glassy conditions in the morning with a 3ft ESE swell at 12 seconds. The energy is moderate (299) and the conditions are clean. That’s a solid morning session, but the swell is starting to fade. Saturday the 15th is similar, with 3ft clean waves, but the energy is dropping.

Overall, the best on offer is Monday morning the 3rd of August. After that, keep an eye on Friday the 14th for a clean glassy session with some decent groundswell. Don’t expect anything epic in the second week, but there are a few fun windows.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
47
161
223
170
241
235
232
170
99
47
41
200
147
133
53
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33
72
93
85
Wind (km/h)
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20
SSE
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10
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High Tide
9:47PM1.86m
10:08AM1.46m
10:21PM1.77m
10:50AM1.49m
10:58PM1.67m
11:39AM1.50m
11:41PM1.55m
12:39PM1.52m
00:32AM1.41m
1:53PM1.55m
1:41AM1.29m
3:18PM1.63m
3:11AM1.22m
Low Tide
4:14AM0.38m
3:58PM0.42m
4:47AM0.39m
4:43PM0.50m
5:24AM0.41m
5:35PM0.60m
6:07AM0.44m
6:41PM0.71m
7:01AM0.46m
8:12PM0.78m
8:08AM0.48m
9:55PM0.76m
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Temp °C
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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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