Surf Forecasts:
Farmer Burgers surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, WSW swell with 2,642 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farmer Burgers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s heading to Farmer Burgers. This reef break likes the swell from the WSW and is exposed to it. It breaks fairly consistently, so when it’s good, it’s good. Water temp is about average for this time of year.
First up, there’s a slow start. The first decent window is the morning of Sunday July 19th. Glassy conditions, 0.8m swell from the SW, 12-second period. Combined energy is moderate at 315. Clean little waves to get wet.
Monday July 20th morning is marginal – cross-shore wind and messy.
Tuesday July 21st is poor all day. Skip it.
Now the first real standout is Wednesday July 22nd. Morning has a 1.4m swell from the SW, 13-second period, combined energy of 703 (strong). The wind is light cross-onshore, but the size makes up for it. Afternoon goes bigger – 1.7m from the WSW, 12-second period, combined energy of 925 (strong). Wind drops to almost nothing.
But the absolute best of the first week is the morning of Thursday July 23rd. Glassy flat calm, 1.6m swell from the WSW, 12-second period, combined energy of 646 (strong). Perfect conditions. Could get a few others out there, so plan for an early paddle.
Friday July 24th brings a big 2.0m swell from the WSW with a very long 16-second period. Combined energy is a massive 1982. That’s a groundswell – serious power, long waits between sets. Wind is light cross-shore, so it’s not glassy. Only for experienced surfers.
Saturday July 25th is the best of the run. Morning has a 1.9m swell from the WSW, 13-second period, combined energy of 1235 (strong). Offshore wind from the ENE keeps it clean. Afternoon is even better – 1.7m, same direction, clean, light offshore breeze. Both sessions are excellent for experienced surfers.
Sunday July 26th is ruined by cross-onshore wind.
Monday July 27th bounces back. Morning sees a 1.4m swell from the SW with a long 16-second period, combined energy of 923 (strong). Gentle offshore wind, clean. Afternoon gives you 1.3m from the WSW, 15-second period, clean with a light offshore breeze. Great all-day session.
From Tuesday July 28th onward, the energy fades. Swell drops to 0.6m – 1.2m, with onshore or cross-shore winds most days. The morning of Saturday August 1st offers a clean 1.0m from the WSW, but it’s small. After that, it’s mostly small and weak until the outlook ends.
Best bets: morning of Thursday July 23rd for glass, and all day Saturday July 25th for bigger, clean surf. Monday July 27th is also a solid option.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 192 | 164 | 142 | 220 | 169 | 164 | 202 | 196 | 89 | 86 | 133 | 357 | 517 | 689 | 923 | 904 | 646 | 595 | 2642 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:57AM1.53m | 6:20PM1.66m | 6:41AM1.41m | 7:02PM1.55m | 7:28AM1.30m | 7:48PM1.43m | 8:21AM1.19m | 8:41PM1.30m | 9:28AM1.11m | 9:47PM1.21m | 10:50AM1.09m | 11:06PM1.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:20PM0.67m | 4:37AM0.60m | 4:58PM0.70m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | 6:00 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 17 |
| kJ | 192 | 164 | 142 | 194 | 146 | 133 | 202 | 196 | 81 | 86 | 133 | 357 | 517 | 689 | 923 | 904 | 646 | 595 | 2642 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 8 | WSW 11 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | WSW 21 | — |
| kJ | 5 | 33 | 88 | 220 | 169 | 164 | 96 | 94 | 89 | 33 | 82 | 24 | 12 | 13 | — | — | — | 42 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | W 18 | SW 16 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | W 9 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | 6 | 10 | 60 | 58 | 37 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | SW 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 15 | 70 | 15 | 15 | 67 | 0 | 214 | 208 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 |
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