National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good, hard look at what’s coming for the next stretch at National Park.

Truth be told, the start of this period is a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got a few days of weak, small surf with messy winds, so don’t get too excited about the first few sessions. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Wednesday the 9th.

That Wednesday morning, the 9th of September, we start to see a proper pulse. Swell comes in at 4ft from the SE with a 10-second period, and the wind is offshore (SE, 9 mph). The water’s around 69°, which is about normal for this time of year—nothing weird there. The energy is moderate (277), and the conditions are clean. It’s not a monster, but it’s the first real sign of life.

The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Thursday the 10th. That afternoon, the swell jumps to a solid 10ft from the SE, with an 8-second period. The energy is strong (897), and the wind is fresh offshore (SSE, 22 mph). Now, that’s a big wave—over 8ft—so this is strictly for experienced surfers. Beginners, stay on the beach for this one. The wind is perfect, but the size is serious. This is the best on offer, no question.

Friday the 11th keeps the momentum going. The morning sees 7ft from the SE, but the wind is cross-offshore and a bit stronger (16 mph). The afternoon cleans up with 5ft from the ESE and a clean offshore wind (SE, 12 mph). It’s a good follow-up, but not as clean as Thursday.

Saturday the 12th afternoon is another solid option: 7ft from the SE, offshore wind (SE, 16 mph), and strong energy (453). Again, this is expert territory. The morning is a bit bumpy with cross-offshore winds, but the afternoon is clean.

After that, things taper off. The second week gets smaller and more inconsistent. Sunday the 13th has a tiny 0.7ft wave with a very long 20-second period, but the energy is weak (59). That long period at a point break like National Park can mean set waves that are clean and lined up, but it’s going to be small and inconsistent. It’s worth a look if you’re patient, but don’t expect much.

From the 14th through the 21st, it’s mostly small, weak, and messy. The wind shifts around, and the swell drops off. The 15th sees a 2ft SE swell with a 12-second period and offshore wind, but the energy is weak (119). It’s surfable, but nothing special. The 21st has a little pulse of 4ft from the NNE, but it’s short period and the energy is low (110). Not worth getting out of bed for, honestly.

Overall, the best bet is Thursday the 10th afternoon for the big, clean, powerful swell. Wednesday the 9th and Friday the 11th are solid runners-up. After that, sit tight and wait for the next proper swell.

Rusty.

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