First Beach (Wizard Beach) Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.28° N 82.12° W

First Beach (Wizard Beach) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's First Beach (Wizard Beach) sea temperature is
28.9° C
0.5° 

First Beach (Wizard Beach) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


First Beach (Wizard Beach) surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NE swell with 793 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for First Beach (Wizard Beach) this week:

The surf forecast for First Beach (Wizard Beach) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at First Beach (Wizard Beach) in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 16th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 16th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 16th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for First Beach (Wizard Beach) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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1.8
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1.5
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1.4
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1.6
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1.8
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1.6
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1.1
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1.5
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1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1120
793
508
326
250
509
589
459
318
210
191
157
284
253
216
256
256
384
449
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488
Wind (km/h)
25
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15
WNW
20
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15
WNW
5
W
0
NE
10
WNW
0
WSW
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20
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15
WNW
10
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W
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:30PM0.41m
4:49AM0.29m
5:10PM0.43m
6:04AM0.25m
5:50PM0.43m
7:15AM0.22m
6:30PM0.42m
8:18AM0.20m
7:11PM0.41m
9:14AM0.18m
7:53PM0.40m
10:10AM0.16m
8:38PM0.40m
Low Tide
10:12AM0.13m
11:19PM0.13m
10:43AM0.14m
00:11AM0.10m
11:11AM0.15m
1:00AM0.08m
11:36AM0.15m
1:46AM0.07m
11:58AM0.15m
2:34AM0.07m
12:18PM0.14m
3:26AM0.08m
12:39PM0.15m
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Temp °C
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Information about the First Beach (Wizard Beach) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for First Beach (Wizard Beach) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at First Beach (Wizard Beach) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our First Beach (Wizard Beach) 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 (First Beach (Wizard Beach)) 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 First Beach (Wizard Beach) 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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