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 am 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's First Beach (Wizard Beach) sea temperature is
29.1°C
0.7° 

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 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, NE swell with 197 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 19th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 19th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 20th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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(10 max)
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1
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1
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0
0
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0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
9
1.1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.7
NE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
165
169
180
197
184
132
93
91
56
34
34
38
30
25
34
33
65
72
54
56
53
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
15
N
15
SW
0
NNW
5
SE
5
WSW
0
SSW
10
NNE
5
WSW
0
S
10
NNE
5
NW
0
ENE
10
NNE
5
NW
0
WNW
5
NE
5
SW
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
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cross-off
glassy
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High Tide
8:55AM0.20m
6:49PM0.38m
9:45AM0.20m
7:30PM0.38m
10:35AM0.21m
8:16PM0.37m
11:18AM0.23m
9:16PM0.36m
11:53AM0.25m
10:25PM0.34m
12:20PM0.29m
11:36PM0.32m
12:42PM0.32m
00:44AM0.30m
Low Tide
11:54AM0.17m
2:17AM0.08m
12:23PM0.18m
2:55AM0.11m
12:58PM0.19m
3:33AM0.13m
1:43PM0.21m
4:11AM0.16m
2:45PM0.23m
4:50AM0.18m
4:14PM0.24m
5:29AM0.20m
6:33PM0.22m
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Temp °C
28
28
28
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28
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27
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Feels °C
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31
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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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