
Surf Forecasts:
Farmer Burgers surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,699 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farmer Burgers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
We’re looking at a pretty drawn-out run of average to poor conditions, with a few specific windows that stand out. The start is quiet, but the first real opportunity comes early on Wednesday the 15th. Farmer Burgers has a super clean, glassy morning with a 3 ft WSW groundswell pushing in at a long 16 seconds. The water is sitting at 57°, about 3° colder than what’s normal for this time of year, so you’ll feel that chill. The energy is moderate (421). It’s not big, but with the wind dead calm and the swell direction right in the optimum zone, it’s the best you’ll see for a few days. Expect a few shoulders to yourself, though crowds are possible here.
After that, things get messy. Wednesday afternoon turns cross-on and choppy, and Thursday sees a bump in size to 6 ft, but the wind is cross and a bit lumpy. The rest of that week and into the weekend is a write-off – cross-onshore winds, poor shape, and deteriorating swell. We’re looking at a big gap of three or four days where I wouldn’t bother paddling out.
It’s not until Tuesday the 21st afternoon that things start to get interesting again. The swell builds to 8 ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 2629 – strong stuff. The wind switches to onshore, which is a bit of a letdown, but the size and power are there. The model is hinting at something better the next morning, Wednesday the 22nd, with a 7 ft WSW swell and a clean cross-off breeze from the north. That’s a solid call for intermediates.
The real standout, though, is Sunday the 26th morning. This is the best of the whole outlook. The swell is 7 ft from the WSW at 15 seconds, a very long period groundswell that will wrap in nicely. The wind is a light cross-off from the SE, leaving the waves clean and lined up. The energy is strong (1902). This is a reef break, and that long-period swell is perfect for it – expect proper, powerful waves. It’s going to be a bit much for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s a gem. Just keep in mind, long-range forecasts have a bit of uncertainty, but this one is promising.
The end of the run is okay, with a clean offshore morning on Thursday the 30th, but the swell is smaller at 5 ft. Overall, the 16-day window is mostly a waiting game, but if you pick the right windows, there’s some real quality on offer.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | W 11 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 15 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
302 | 817 | 1647 | 1264 | 943 | 587 | 360 | 268 | 192 | 148 | 118 | 513 | 236 | 220 | 227 | 168 | 137 | 63 | 669 | 2629 | 1997 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:12PM1.77m | 4:29AM1.69m | 4:56PM1.78m | 5:14AM1.62m | 5:38PM1.75m | 5:57AM1.53m | 6:20PM1.66m | 6:41AM1.41m | 7:02PM1.55m | 7:28AM1.30m | 7:48PM1.43m | 8:21AM1.19m | 8:41PM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:58AM0.01m | 10:25PM0.08m | 10:40AM0.03m | 11:10PM0.10m | 11:20AM0.09m | 11:55PM0.16m | 12:00PM0.19m | 00:39AM0.25m | 12:40PM0.32m | 1:24AM0.36m | 1:22PM0.45m | 2:14AM0.47m | 2:12PM0.57m | 3:16AM0.56m | |||||||
7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | W 11 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 15 | WSW 14 |
80 | 817 | 1647 | 1264 | 943 | 587 | 360 | 268 | 192 | 148 | 115 | 513 | 233 | 220 | 227 | 168 | 137 | 63 | 669 | 2629 | 1997 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | — | SW 12 | W 10 | SW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — |
302 | 110 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 21 | 118 | — | 236 | 174 | 142 | 90 | 87 | 39 | 24 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | W 18 | SW 16 | W 14 | WSW 12 | — | — | — |
39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 48 | — | — | — | 6 | 10 | 16 | 59 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 70 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 40 | 15 | 15 | 70 | 9 | 15 | 70 | 15 | 15 | 67 | 0 |
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Information about the Farmer Burgers Surf forecast
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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