Surf Forecasts:
Farmer Burgers surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 2,734 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farmer Burgers this week:
The surf forecast for Farmer Burgers over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Farmer Burgers in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farmer Burgers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, and it kicks off with some promising swell right from the start. The standout is a reef break that’s got a bit of everything—size, direction, and some clean windows. Let’s break it down.
Friday, 31 July brings our first surf at Farmer Burgers, a reef setup. Morning’s the call with a clean 3ft swell from the WSW, period a solid 12 seconds, and a moderate offshore breeze from the ENE at 15 mph. The combined energy is moderate (237), and the water temp is about average for this time of year—nothing wild. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but crowds can pop up sometimes, so get in early. The afternoon drops off with a cross-off wind and a smaller 2.6ft swell, so stick to the morning.
Saturday, 1 August keeps the fun going. Morning again is the pick—3ft from the WSW, period stretching to 14 seconds, and a gentle offshore breeze from the ENE at 9 mph. Energy’s moderate (316), and it’s clean. Afternoon offers similar size but with a light cross-off wind, still rideable.
Sunday, 2 August morning holds 3ft WSW swell with a 12-second period and a light cross-off breeze from the north. Clean conditions. The afternoon goes cross-on from the SSW, so it’s a bit bumpy and marginal.
Monday, 3 August is a beauty. Morning has glassy conditions—wind from the south at just 3 mph—and 3ft WSW swell with a 12-second period. Energy is moderate (429). This is a top session. The afternoon builds to 4.3ft but gets a cross-on breeze, so it’s choppier.
Tuesday, 4 August morning is glassy again with 4.3ft WSW swell, 12-second period, and energy at 407. Clean as a whistle. The afternoon turns onshore, so it’s a write-off.
Wednesday, 5 August morning sees the swell jump to 5.6ft from the WSW, period a long 16 seconds, and a light cross wind from the NW. That’s a groundswell—longer gaps between sets, better shape, but with a 5.6ft swell it’s getting into intermediate territory. Combined energy is strong (1361). The afternoon pushes 6.9ft, cross-on, and messy.
Thursday, 6 August morning is the standout for experienced surfers. We’ve got 7.2ft WSW swell, 14-second period, and glassy conditions—wind from the WNW at 3 mph. Energy is very strong (1770). This is a big, clean, powerful swell. For experts only. The afternoon goes cross-on and choppy, so stick to the morning.
Friday, 7 August morning keeps the size at 6.9ft WSW, 14-second period, with a light offshore from the ENE at 6 mph. Clean and powerful—another one for the experienced crew. Energy is very strong (1672). The afternoon drops to 5.9ft with a cross wind.
Saturday, 8 August is a step down. The swell sits at 5.2ft from the WSW, 12-second period, but winds are cross-shore and moderate from the NNW. It’s not clean, and the energy is moderate (746). The afternoon is similar.
Sunday, 9 August morning has 5.6ft WSW swell, 11-second period, and a moderate cross-shore wind from the NNW at 12 mph. It’s messy with a cross-chop. The afternoon pushes 6.6ft but onshore and choppy—poor.
Monday, 10 August morning is weird. We’ve got 7.5ft WSW swell, 12-second period, and a strong offshore breeze from the north at 28 mph. Clean but the wind is howling—makes it hard to paddle. Energy is very strong (1518). This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle one. The afternoon is a strong cross-shore mess.
Tuesday, 11 August morning drops to 5.2ft from the SW, 10-second period, with a light cross-off breeze from the NNE. Clean and moderate energy (532). It’s okay but not a standout.
Wednesday, 12 August and Thursday, 13 August are weak or onshore. The swell drops to 2.6ft to 3.9ft, and winds are mostly onshore or cross-on. Not worth paddling out.
Friday, 14 August morning brings a nice surprise. 4.6ft from the WSW, 14-second period, with a light offshore from the ENE at 3 mph. Clean and energy is moderate (704). This is a solid session. The afternoon goes cross-shore, so it’s marginal.
Saturday, 15 August morning has 6.2ft WSW swell, 12-second period, and a moderate offshore from the NE at 15
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 249 | 223 | 184 | 128 | 316 | 273 | 257 | 230 | 241 | 226 | 260 | 624 | 534 | 407 | 291 | 202 | 1361 | 1927 | 1875 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:11AM1.56m | 4:33PM1.67m | 4:43AM1.56m | 5:03PM1.68m | 5:16AM1.53m | 5:35PM1.66m | 5:52AM1.47m | 6:10PM1.61m | 6:32AM1.40m | 6:51PM1.53m | 7:21AM1.30m | 7:42PM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:12PM0.24m | 10:18AM0.15m | 10:42PM0.22m | 10:46AM0.16m | 11:13PM0.21m | 11:16AM0.19m | 11:46PM0.23m | 11:49AM0.25m | 00:23AM0.28m | 12:26PM0.33m | 1:08AM0.34m | 1:12PM0.44m | 2:05AM0.42m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | 6:07 | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 249 | 223 | 184 | 128 | 316 | 273 | 257 | 230 | 241 | 226 | 260 | 624 | 534 | 407 | 291 | 202 | 1361 | 1927 | 1875 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | W 19 | NNE 3 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | W 15 | SW 15 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | 1 | 84 | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | 169 | — | — | — | 4 | 54 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 19 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 19 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 2 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 40 | 216 | 0 |
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