Surf Forecasts:
Farmer Burgers surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, WSW swell with 1,937 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farmer Burgers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at the forecast for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot on the radar, Farmer Burgers, so let’s dig into what’s coming our way.
The outlook starts with a bit of a slow build, but the first real window of opportunity hits us on the morning of Monday, July 20th. That morning, we’re looking at clean, glassy conditions with a 4ft swell from the southwest. The energy is modest (381), but that glassy wind and a decent 10-second period will make for some fun, user-friendly waves. It’s a good entry point for the week.
Things get a bit tricky after that with onshore winds and choppy conditions through the middle of the week. The standout in this first week is the morning of Thursday, July 23rd. It’s not the biggest swell, but the wind is glassy again, and the swell is a clean 5ft from the WSW with a 12-second period. The combined energy is solid (686), and the report says "very good" – this is the pick of the early run. Get on it before the cross-onshore winds mess it up in the afternoon.
We get another glimpse of "very good" conditions on the morning of Saturday, July 25th, with a 5ft WSW swell and a light offshore breeze, but the afternoon is the real gem. That afternoon, we have a 5ft SW swell (12s) with clean, cross-offshore winds. This is your classic summer session.
The forecast then turns a bit grim for a few days, with strong winds and poor surf. But hold onto your boards, because the best of the entire forecast is a long-range promise. On the morning of Monday, August 3rd, we’re looking at a serious pulse of energy. An 8ft swell from the WSW with a 16-second period arrives with light offshore winds. The combined energy is massive (2944), making this a true groundswell event. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but that size and long period mean it’s going to be a beast – best suited for the reef here at Farmer Burgers, not something for beginners. The afternoon of that day sees the swell jump to 10ft, and the report suggests it might actually be too big for the break, even for the experts. The morning is your best shot at this one.
The final day of the forecast, Tuesday, August 4th, shows a 13ft swell from the west, but that is definitely too big for this break, so we’ll leave that one for the big-wave chargers... or maybe just watch from the cliff.
Overall, the best bet is the morning of Monday, August 3rd, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the charts. The most reliable, clean fun will be the morning of Thursday, July 23rd, and the afternoon of Saturday, July 25th.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 304 | 284 | 163 | 58 | 164 | 595 | 809 | 637 | 617 | 473 | 569 | 560 | 808 | 1835 | 1453 | 1110 | 760 | 617 | 545 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:28AM1.30m | 7:48PM1.43m | 8:21AM1.19m | 8:41PM1.30m | 9:28AM1.11m | 9:47PM1.21m | 10:50AM1.09m | 11:06PM1.18m | 12:08PM1.13m | 00:17AM1.21m | 1:06PM1.21m | 1:12AM1.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:24AM0.36m | 1:22PM0.45m | 2:14AM0.47m | 2:12PM0.57m | 3:16AM0.56m | 3:20PM0.67m | 4:37AM0.60m | 4:58PM0.70m | 6:00AM0.57m | 6:23PM0.66m | 7:00AM0.50m | 7:20PM0.58m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | 6:00 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 304 | 284 | 163 | 57 | 164 | 595 | 809 | 637 | 617 | 473 | 569 | 560 | 366 | 1835 | 1453 | 1110 | 760 | 617 | 545 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 8 | WSW 11 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 12 | W 21 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 96 | 92 | 90 | 41 | 81 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 117 | 8 | 808 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 12 | 58 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | NW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 9 | 70 | 15 | 15 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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