
Surf Forecasts:
National Park surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SE swell with 1,658 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 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 on offer for National Park over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a few windows that will get the heart pumping.
We’re starting off with some clean, rideable surf straight away. The first few days are looking pretty inviting. For Saturday the 12th, we’ve got some solid, clean lines rolling in with an ESE swell around 5 ft to 5 ft. The wind is a moderate offshore breeze, keeping the surface glassy. The combined energy is sitting at 229, so there’s a nice amount of push behind it. This is a good, fun size for an intermediate crew, and with the offshore wind, the waves will be holding up nicely. This is your best bet for the immediate future.
Sunday the 13th is a bit smaller, dropping to 3 ft to 4 ft with the same offshore flow, but it’s still surfable. The energy drops a touch, but you’ll still find fun ones.
Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th see the swell fade further, down to around 3 ft to 3 ft. Tuesday morning is an absolute gem with glassy conditions, but the wave height is on the small side. Afternoon on Tuesday gets a bit messy with a cross-shore breeze.
We hit a bit of a dry spell from Wednesday the 16th afternoon through to the end of the week. Wednesday morning is clean but small. The real story on Wednesday afternoon is the wind cranking up to 25 mph offshore, but the swell jumps to 7 ft. The energy is moderate at 386, but the text says poor surf conditions, so it’s likely just too blown out or hard to manage.
Thursday the 17th sees the swell hold at 7 ft to 8 ft with a longer period of 8 to 9 seconds. The energy jumps right up to 744-862, which is strong. This is getting into expert territory at 8 ft, and while the wind is offshore and strong, the conditions are called “marginal.” This isn’t a standout for paddle surfing; it’s more of a big-wave day for the experienced crew, or maybe even a kite session if the wind holds.
Friday the 18th is still big at 6 ft to 7 ft, but the wind eases, and by the afternoon it’s clean with a moderate offshore breeze and energy at 438. This is a much better bet for strong intermediate to expert surfers.
Now, here’s the real standout of the entire outlook. Saturday the 19th. We’ve got a clean 5 ft to 5 ft ESE swell, period stretching out to 9 seconds (a proper groundswell), and light to gentle offshore winds. The energy is moderate at 398 and 333. The wind is light, the swell is lined up from the optimum ENE direction, and the consistency is fairly consistent. This is the day to circle on your calendar. The crowd factor is “often” at National Park, so expect company for these clean, good-quality waves. This is your best chance for a proper session.
After that, the surf drops off significantly. Sunday the 20th is small and onshore, and from Monday the 21st all the way through to Sunday the 27th, we are looking at a long stretch of poor conditions. The swell plummets to under 3 ft, and often below 2 ft, with very weak combined energy (down to single digits and low double digits). The wind is mostly offshore or cross-offshore, but there’s just no swell to work with. You’re looking at a full week of flat, small, or weak surf. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report there.
So, to wrap it up: get out there this weekend for some clean fun, but the real crown jewel is next Saturday the 19th. After that, the ocean takes a long nap. Forecasts can change, but right now, that second week is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
261 | 222 | 204 | 79 | 140 | 76 | 103 | 80 | 78 | 62 | 48 | 49 | 53 | 55 | 377 | 1658 | 736 | 849 | 1014 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:37AM1.71m | 8:51PM1.79m | 9:15AM1.71m | 9:23PM1.66m | 9:54AM1.69m | 9:55PM1.52m | 10:34AM1.63m | 10:25PM1.38m | 11:17AM1.56m | 10:56PM1.25m | 12:07PM1.49m | 11:33PM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:32AM0.16m | 2:40PM0.20m | 3:04AM0.17m | 3:20PM0.29m | 3:35AM0.22m | 4:00PM0.42m | 4:05AM0.29m | 4:42PM0.56m | 4:36AM0.38m | 5:29PM0.71m | 5:09AM0.48m | 6:31PM0.83m | |||||||
— | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 6 | E 13 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 13 | E 16 | E 16 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 51 | 3 | 51 | 3 | 80 | 78 | 62 | 48 | 49 | 53 | 55 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 12 | NE 15 | E 14 | NE 8 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | — | E 14 | — | NE 11 | E 12 | E 16 |
— | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | — | 5 | 3 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 20 | SE 20 | NE 9 | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 15 | E 15 | NE 11 | — | — | — | E 16 | — |
— | — | — | 15 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | 5 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | NW 3 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
261 | 222 | 204 | 79 | 140 | 76 | 103 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 377 | 1658 | 736 | 849 | 1014 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 913 | 2 | 0 | 1487 | 198 | 198 | 520 | 198 |
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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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