Surf Forecasts:
Farmer Burgers surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SW swell with 992 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Farmer Burgers in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farmer Burgers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, same spot, but in feet and miles. Let’s break down Farmer Burgers. This reef break is fairly consistent and exposed, with the best swell coming from the WSW. The water is 54°, which is a solid 5° colder than average for this time of year – that’s a serious cold snap, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit.
It’s a slow start. Thursday the 20th has a 6ft SW swell (993 combined energy), but the wind is cross or cross-on, making it marginal. Friday and Saturday are even smaller and choppier, with swell dropping to 4ft. Sunday the 23rd picks up to 6ft again (908 energy), but the wind is still cross-shore or cross-on, so it’s not clean. Monday the 24th stays poor.
The real standout is Tuesday the 25th. That morning we get offshore wind from the E at 9 mph, with a 4ft WSW swell at a very long period of 15 seconds (830 energy). The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” That afternoon keeps the offshore wind, with the swell bumping to 5ft and a 14-second period (971 energy). This is a groundswell with real length – sets will be spaced out, but the shape will be there. The reef is the place for it. Crowds can show up sometimes, but with this quality, it’s worth it.
Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are back to marginal or poor, with onshore or cross-shore winds. Then we hit a stretch of bigger but messy surf. Friday the 28th has a 7ft WSW swell with a 16-second period (1943 energy), but the wind is cross-on from the SSW at 9 mph, so it’s choppy. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are similar – big swell (6ft) but strong cross-on winds, making it lumpy. Not worth it.
The next big highlight is Wednesday morning, September 2nd. The wind drops to 0 mph – glassy calm – with a 7ft WSW swell at 14 seconds (1752 energy). That’s “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” At 7ft, it’s getting into the bigger range, so this is for the experienced crew. The glassy surface will be perfect. Thursday morning, September 3rd, stays solid with an 8ft swell (2412 energy), but the wind is a light cross-on, so it’s a bit less clean.
After that, the swell drops and the wind turns onshore for the rest of the forecast. The 4th of September is just messy.
So, the best on offer is Tuesday the 25th of August for the clean offshore winds and solid groundswell, with Wednesday morning, September 2nd as a close second for the glassy conditions and big, powerful swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 907 | 966 | 760 | 549 | 411 | 396 | 253 | 185 | 282 | 908 | 938 | 774 | 658 | 416 | 415 | 711 | 969 | 722 | 587 | 493 | 399 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:15AM1.09m | 8:40PM1.13m | 9:54AM1.03m | 10:28PM1.08m | 11:48AM1.07m | 00:03AM1.14m | 12:53PM1.18m | 00:59AM1.24m | 1:33PM1.31m | 1:39AM1.36m | 2:05PM1.44m | 2:12AM1.46m | 2:35PM1.56m | 2:44AM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:01PM0.69m | 3:21AM0.68m | 4:06PM0.77m | 5:37AM0.66m | 6:15PM0.71m | 6:47AM0.56m | 7:10PM0.60m | 7:28AM0.45m | 7:48PM0.48m | 8:00AM0.34m | 8:19PM0.37m | 8:28AM0.24m | 8:48PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 35 | 32 | 25 | 26 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 29 | 27 | 20 | 21 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 907 | 966 | 760 | 549 | 411 | 396 | 253 | 185 | 282 | 908 | 938 | 774 | 658 | 416 | 415 | 711 | 969 | 722 | 587 | 493 | 399 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | NW 3 | W 20 |
| kJ | 86 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 222 | — | — | — | — | — | 169 | 119 | — | — | — | 2 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 20 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | SW 3 | SSE 3 | — | SW 4 | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | SW 3 | — | NNW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 26 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | 16 | — | — | 43 | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 218 | 9 | 15 | 228 | 15 | 15 | 70 | 9 | 15 | 176 | 9 | 40 | 417 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 177 | 67 | 84 |
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