National Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into the outlook for National Park.

We’ve got a big, powerful start to the period, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The first few days are dominated by a serious pulse of swell that’s simply too big for a comfortable session. The water temp is sitting at 69°F with an anomaly of -1°F, so pretty much average for the time of year.

The real action kicks off on Tuesday, July 21st. The swell drops to a more manageable 8ft from the ESE, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is blowing offshore from the SE at 25 mph, and that combo is going to produce some excellent, clean waves for experienced surfers. The combined energy is still hefty at (1218), so there’s plenty of grunt in the water. The afternoon backs off a bit to 8ft, staying clean with a moderate offshore breeze. This is the standout window of the whole forecast.

Wednesday, July 22nd, is still a good bet. The swell settles down to 6ft from the E, period of 9 seconds, and the wind is light and offshore. The break cleans up nicely, and the energy is moderate (460). The afternoon is similar, with 5ft waves. Great for a solid session without the intensity of the day before.

After that, things get smaller and more ordinary. Thursday, July 23rd, drops to 4ft with a period of just 8 seconds – not much push. The wind is light and cross-on, making for marginal conditions. By Friday, July 24th, the morning is a write-off with 3ft weak swell (120), but the afternoon brings a slight improvement with 5ft from the SE and a clean offshore wind. It’s surfable, but nothing special.

The rest of the period into the first week of August is a flat spell. There’s a long gap from Saturday, July 26th, through to Monday, August 3rd, where the swell is tiny, often under 2ft, and the combined energy is barely a whisper. The only glimmer is on Wednesday, July 29th, where a long-period groundswell rolls in from the SE with a 16-second period, pushing 2ft. The energy is moderate (223), and it’s glassy in the morning. This is a very long-period swell, so it’ll be better suited to the point break setup at National Park, but with such small size, it’s a tease for the longboarders rather than a proper session.

Overall, the call is clear: Tuesday, July 21st is the absolute best on offer. The combination of 8ft ESE swell, solid 10-second period, and clean offshore wind makes for a proper, challenging day that will reward the experienced crew. Wednesday is a good backup. The rest is mostly small and weak, so don’t hold your breath for the second week.

Rusty.

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