
Surf Forecasts:
Farmer Burgers surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,958 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farmer Burgers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at the next couple of weeks for Farmer Burgers. This is a reef break, and it’s intermediate territory. The swell is mostly coming from the west-southwest, which is exactly what this spot likes to see. There’s a bit of a slow start, but don’t you worry, there are some real gems hidden in this forecast.
The first real chance to get wet is Saturday morning, the 1st of August. We’ve got a clean 3 ft swell from the WSW with a solid 14-second period, which gives it some proper push. Couple that with a moderate offshore breeze from the northeast, and you’re looking at some tidy, lined-up waves. The combined energy is moderate (316), so nothing too wild, just fun, surfable waves. Saturday afternoon holds up nicely too, with a gentle offshore and similar conditions.
Now, Sunday the 2nd and Monday morning the 3rd are a bit of a mixed bag. Sunday gets a little messy with cross-shore winds, but Monday morning is clean again with a light offshore and 3 ft of swell. The energy picks up a notch (369), so it’s worth a paddle if you’re keen.
But the standout? You have to circle Tuesday the 4th of August. That morning, the wind is dead calm – glassy as can be. The swell is 4 ft from the WSW, with an 11-second period that’ll give you some nice, shapely waves. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Combined energy is moderate (305), but with zero wind, it’s going to be a dream session. This is the pick of the first week, no question.
The swell starts to build as we head into the end of the first week and into the second. By the 5th, we’re seeing 6 ft, and by the 6th, it’s pushing 7 ft with strong energy (1752). That’s getting into the bigger stuff, but the winds turn cross or cross-onshore, so it’s not as clean as we’d like.
Then, mark your calendar for Friday the 7th of August. The morning is glassy again, with a solid 7 ft of WSW swell and a 13-second period. The energy is strong (1405), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a serious swell for the reef, and with the wind completely off, it’s going to be a session for the books. If you’re not an expert, maybe give this one a miss, as it’s over 5 ft and heading towards 8 ft. Crowds are possible here, so factor that in.
The first week of the second week, from the 8th to the 10th, is a bit of a write-off. The wind is up, with fresh breezes making things lumpy and choppy, and the swell is hanging around but the quality is poor. You’ll want to sit those days out.
There’s a lull in the middle of the second week. The 11th has tiny waves (1 ft to 2 ft), and the 12th shows a bit of a weird spike with a very long period (21 seconds) but only 2 ft. That’s a groundswell with serious energy (902), but it’ll be breaking straight and fast on the reef – tricky to ride.
The next real highlight comes on Thursday the 13th of August. The afternoon is completely glassy, with a 5 ft swell from the WSW and a 16-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, which means deep, powerful lines. The energy is strong (1038), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is another one where the reef is going to produce some long, grinding waves, but it’s not for the faint of heart.
The tail end of the forecast, from the 14th to the 16th, drops back down to smaller, cleaner waves. The 14th and 15th have glassy mornings with 3 ft and 2 ft respectively – perfect for a fun, relaxed session. The 16th sees another big pulse of 8 ft, but with a cross-shore wind, so it’s a bit of a gamble.
Overall, the best surf on offer is without a doubt the glassy morning of Tuesday the 4th for a clean, fun session, and the powerful, glassy morning of Friday the 7th for the experienced crew. The second week’s standout is the glassy afternoon of Thursday the 13th. The rest has some fun smaller waves, but those two mornings are the real standouts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
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128 | 316 | 273 | 257 | 233 | 268 | 251 | 260 | 572 | 412 | 302 | 134 | 90 | 251 | 1099 | 1652 | 1752 | 1619 | 1787 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:27AM1.22m | 8:54PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:15PM0.54m | 3:26AM0.48m | ||||||
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
6:08 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
128 | 316 | 273 | 257 | 233 | 268 | 251 | 260 | 232 | 412 | 302 | 134 | 90 | 251 | 1099 | 1652 | 1752 | 1619 | 1787 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | W 15 | — | SW 4 | — | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — |
84 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 109 | — | 2 | — | 123 | 75 | 87 | 41 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | W 4 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | — | NNW 3 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — |
4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 572 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 92 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 214 | 465 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Farmer Burgers provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Farmer Burgers can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Farmer Burgers 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 (Farmer Burgers) 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 Farmer Burgers 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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