Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NE swell with 82 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with NNE 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at National Park in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
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 on offer.
Straight up, we’ve got a long dry spell to kick things off. For the first eight days, from Wednesday the 2nd through to Wednesday the 9th, the surf at National Park is pretty much a write-off. We’re talking tiny, weak, and often choppy conditions with hardly any energy. There’s a few glassy mornings, but the swell is just too small to bother with. You’re better off doing something else.
Things start to stir a little on Thursday the 10th, but it’s still not great—just a little bump in energy with a strong offshore wind that’ll make it clean but a real battle to paddle into.
Finally, on Saturday the 12th, we start seeing some real pulse. The swell builds from the ENE, and by Sunday morning the 13th, that’s our standout. National Park is a point break, and it’s fairly consistent. The swell hits 5ft from the ENE, with a period of 8 seconds—decent shape. The combined energy is moderate at 236, and the wind is glassy in the morning. That’s clean, lined-up surf. The water temp is 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want a spring suit. Crowds are often here, so expect company.
We’ve got another good window on Thursday the 17th. The afternoon session sees the swell push 5ft from the ENE again, with moderate offshore wind from the SE at 12 mph. The combined energy is strong at 242, and the conditions are clean. That’s a solid afternoon session for the more experienced crew.
The morning of the 17th is worth mentioning too—5ft from the east, but the forecast is a bit marginal, so keep an eye on it. It’s getting into the size where beginners might struggle, especially at a point break.
So, the best on offer? Sunday the 13th for the glassy morning, and Thursday the 17th afternoon for the clean offshore conditions. Get in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 4 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 45 | 45 | 42 | 27 | 35 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 68 | 39 | 31 | 35 | 28 | 63 | 69 | 82 | 43 | 18 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:13AM1.64m | 11:13PM1.41m | 12:15PM1.61m | 00:10AM1.26m | 1:35PM1.60m | 1:35AM1.15m | 3:07PM1.65m | 3:22AM1.13m | 4:24PM1.75m | 4:44AM1.22m | 5:25PM1.86m | 5:44AM1.34m | 6:15PM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:24PM0.58m | 5:28AM0.39m | 6:38PM0.70m | 6:27AM0.46m | 8:21PM0.74m | 7:46AM0.51m | 10:03PM0.68m | 9:18AM0.48m | 11:12PM0.55m | 10:35AM0.40m | 00:03AM0.42m | 11:36AM0.29m | 00:45AM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 10 | NE 4 | NE 5 | E 9 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | E 9 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 8 | E 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 9 |
| kJ | 16 | 45 | 16 | 13 | 27 | 30 | 17 | 27 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 39 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 63 | 15 | 82 | 43 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 10 | E 9 | NE 8 | SE 11 | E 10 | NE 8 | S 10 | NE 8 | E 9 | S 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 45 | 2 | 42 | 27 | 4 | 27 | 27 | 4 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 10 | SE 10 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 9 | SE 12 | S 5 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 9 | S 9 | SE 14 | S 10 | SE 5 | S 10 | ENE 7 | E 6 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NE 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NE 5 | NW 3 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NW 3 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | — | NE 8 | N 4 | S 3 | SSE 5 | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | 16 | 5 | 1 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 19 | 68 | 6 | 31 | 35 | 28 | — | 69 | 20 | 2 | 57 | 35 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 459 | 2 | 2 | 126 | 2 | 1 | 126 | 2 | 2 | 126 | 21 | 2 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 6 |
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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).
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