Surf Forecasts:
Farmer Burgers surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 2,729 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 (Sep 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farmer Burgers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve only got one spot on the radar for this stretch, so I’ll walk you through the whole 16-day window.
Right off the bat, there’s a lot of chop and cross-onshore wind to deal with for the first few days. Thursday the 10th kicks off with messy, poor surf, and that theme pretty much carries through the rest of the week. The swell is there, but it’s ugly. The water is sitting at 55°—that’s a whopping 4° colder than normal, so it’s much colder than usual for this time of year. You’ll want a thicker suit.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday the 13th. Farmer Burgers (reef) finally gets a clean morning with a light NE breeze, making it cross-off. The swell is 5 ft from the WSW with a long 14-second period, giving it some real push. The wave energy is moderate (763). It’s not a massive day, but it’ll be the cleanest we’ve seen so far. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so get in early.
The next standout is a bit further out, on Thursday the 17th. That morning is looking crisp with a light ESE breeze, cross-off, and clean conditions. The swell is 5 ft from the WSW, 12-second period. The energy is moderate (554). This is a solid, fun-sized morning with good shape potential.
But the real highlight of the whole forecast is on Monday the 21st. That morning is a beauty. The swell is 5 ft from the WSW, 14-second period, and the energy is moderate but strong (1079). The wind is light from the ESE, making it cross-off, and conditions are clean. The forecast calls for excellent surf for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Remember, with a 5 ft swell, it’s getting a bit too much for beginners, but for the intermediate crew, it’s gonna be firing.
After that, the swell backs off into the last week, with smaller, cleaner mornings but nothing that really jumps out. The 24th and 25th see small waves and wind, but it’s mostly on the small side.
Overall, you’ve got a long wait for the good stuff, with a lot of choppy, windy days to sit through. But Sunday the 13th, Thursday the 17th, and especially Monday the 21st are your windows. Don’t sleep on the 21st.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 9 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 574 | 1032 | 1180 | 759 | 579 | 471 | 243 | 924 | 1225 | 763 | 569 | 304 | 234 | 424 | 458 | 184 | 443 | 1324 | 1240 | 924 | 1162 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:51PM1.82m | 3:10AM1.71m | 3:25PM1.86m | 3:45AM1.71m | 3:58PM1.84m | 4:18AM1.67m | 4:30PM1.77m | 4:50AM1.59m | 5:00PM1.66m | 5:21AM1.49m | 5:31PM1.53m | 5:52AM1.37m | 6:03PM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:42AM0.06m | 9:08PM0.01m | 9:16AM0.03m | 9:42PM-0.02m | 9:49AM0.05m | 10:15PM0.01m | 10:20AM0.10m | 10:45PM0.08m | 10:50AM0.19m | 11:15PM0.19m | 11:20AM0.30m | 11:44PM0.31m | 11:50AM0.42m | 00:15AM0.45m | |||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 9 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 371 | 1032 | 1180 | 759 | 579 | 471 | 207 | 924 | 1225 | 763 | 569 | 304 | 234 | 149 | 140 | 123 | 443 | 1324 | 1240 | 924 | 1162 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | SW 11 | WSW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | — |
| kJ | 574 | — | — | — | — | — | 243 | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 76 | 101 | 20 | 185 | 817 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SSW 5 | S 4 | — | SW 4 | SSW 3 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SW 10 | SSW 5 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 87 | 12 | — | 21 | 4 | 27 | 61 | — | — | — | 25 | 65 | 424 | 458 | 184 | 136 | 47 | 697 | 59 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 218 | 218 | 175 | 15 | 193 | 10 | 175 | 770 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 208 | 334 | 216 | 250 | 333 | 344 | 67 | 417 | 232 | 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).
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