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 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's First Beach (Wizard Beach) sea temperature is
28.9° C
0.6° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NE swell with 497 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 23rd Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 270mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NE
8
1.7
NE
8
1.8
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.6
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.3
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8
1.1
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8
1.3
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8
1.3
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1.1
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1.3
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1.3
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1.2
NE
8
1.1
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8
1.1
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8
1.1
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8
0.9
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
335
389
475
412
327
227
250
167
186
281
275
180
255
243
239
250
191
138
165
145
101
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
NW
15
W
15
NNW
20
NW
15
W
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
SW
5
SSW
5
ENE
5
W
5
WNW
20
NNW
25
NW
15
WNW
15
N
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
N
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
8:03PM0.43m
9:39AM0.18m
8:42PM0.43m
10:42AM0.16m
9:22PM0.42m
11:45AM0.15m
10:04PM0.41m
10:47PM0.42m
11:31PM0.42m
00:13AM0.42m
Low Tide
12:30PM0.14m
3:35AM0.10m
12:46PM0.15m
5:01AM0.08m
1:01PM0.14m
6:24AM0.07m
1:15PM0.14m
7:21AM0.06m
8:03AM0.06m
8:35AM0.06m
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 mm
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14
188
23
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
29
27
25
27
27
26
26
25
29
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28
28
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28
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28
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29
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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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