Narrabeen
Australia · Australasia
Right now
OvercastWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.6m ENE
Wind: 9 km/h W (offshore)
Beach faces: E
Offshore wind (blowing from land to sea). Ideal conditions, holding up wave faces for cleaner surf.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:25Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Warm 22°C water. Shortie or boardshorts.
- Standard shortboard conditions.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
0.6m swell at 6s on a short period. Moderate winds. Water temperature 22°C.
AI-generated summary for Narrabeen. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Narrabeen
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 6am (score: 9). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelSwell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking slightly above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Narrabeen.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Narrabeen
Narrabeen is a highly celebrated, powerful beach break located on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia. The bathymetry relies on mobile silica sandbanks, which are strongly influenced by the tidal outflow of Narrabeen Lagoon. This fluvial current actively shapes the sand, creating pronounced, highly structured banks that offer steep, high-quality A-frame peaks, with North Narrabeen famous for its grinding left-handers. The break operates optimally on medium to large south-easterly groundswells pushing up the Tasman Sea. A westerly offshore wind is crucial to groom the wave faces and hold up the peaking sections. The interaction between the incoming oceanic swell and the structured sandbars frequently causes the waves to jack up abruptly, providing fast, hollow drops followed by workable walls. Due to the steepness of the take-off, the heavy local line-up, and the presence of strong rip currents, Narrabeen is primarily suited for intermediate to advanced surfers requiring technical proficiency.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Narrabeen. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Narrabeen?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.