Fish Boma Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.07° S 22.95° E

Fish Boma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fish Boma sea temperature is
17.1° C
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Fish Boma surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fish Boma surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 6,131 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fish Boma this week:

The surf forecast for Fish Boma over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fish Boma in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 25th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 27th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 27th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Boma over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way for Fish Boma, starting this Saturday morning and rolling through the next couple of weeks. This is a reef break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the south swell, so when it’s on, it’s on.

The water is sitting right around 63°, which is dead average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

The standout of the whole period? No question, it’s Saturday morning, July 25th. The swell is a solid 8ft coming from the SW with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 2144 (strong). But the real magic is the wind: glassy, dead calm. That’s as clean as it gets for a reef break. This is proper surf for experienced surfers only – at 8ft, it’s too big for beginners. The crowds are only a *sometimes* thing here, so you might get a few out, but it’s worth the paddle.

Sunday morning, July 26th, is another top pick. Swell drops a touch to 7ft from the SW, still a 12-second period, with glassy conditions again. The energy is still strong (1575). This is a fantastic, clean session for anyone who knows what they’re doing.

Tuesday morning, July 28th, sees a shift. The swell holds at 8ft, but it’s coming from the SSW now with a long 15-second period (groundswell). The energy is very strong (2677). The wind is cross-offshore, so the wave faces will be clean, but that long period at a point/reef setup like Fish Boma is a dream. It’ll have that extra push and shape.

After a bit of a mixed bag mid-week, Thursday morning, July 30th, brings back the glass. Swell is a more manageable 5ft from the SW, 13-second period, and the energy is moderate (1130). Perfect for a wider range of surfers, clean and fun.

Looking further out, Sunday morning, August 2nd, is a real promising one. Swell is 6ft from the ESE, 10-second period, with glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (1036). It’s a different direction, but the glassy wind makes it a serious contender for a clean, fun session.

The final week holds some gems too. Wednesday morning, August 5th, is another glassy, calm morning with 5ft swell from the SW and a 14-second period. The energy is solid (1232). That’s a long-period groundswell with zero wind, which is a recipe for perfection at a reef break.

Then into the weekend, Saturday morning, August 8th, gives us offshore wind from the NE with a 7ft SW swell at 12 seconds. The energy is strong (1431). Offshore wind on a reef is a beautiful thing – clean, hollow waves.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute best of the best is that Saturday morning, July 25th, with the glass and the 8ft swell. Sunday morning, July 26th, is a close second. The long-period swells on the 28th of July and the 5th of August are also standouts. There’s a lot to like here, so get your gear ready.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.9
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
3
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
14
3
E
9
2.5
ESE
9
3
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2067
2207
1824
1180
897
1185
1281
4812
4872
2378
2480
1858
1164
828
689
700
854
840
1666
1168
1727
Wind (km/h)
0
SSW
10
ESE
5
NE
5
NE
5
ESE
15
W
15
W
20
SE
10
E
20
E
25
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15
ENE
10
ENE
20
E
10
NNE
0
NNE
10
ESE
10
NE
10
E
10
E
5
NE
Wind State
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cross
off
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glassy
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cross-on
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High Tide
1:43PM1.21m
1:50AM1.33m
2:24PM1.32m
2:30AM1.44m
2:59PM1.44m
3:04AM1.53m
3:30PM1.55m
3:35AM1.61m
3:59PM1.64m
4:04AM1.66m
4:28PM1.71m
4:33AM1.68m
4:56PM1.75m
Low Tide
7:43PM0.63m
8:16AM0.47m
8:26PM0.52m
8:50AM0.36m
9:01PM0.42m
9:20AM0.26m
9:32PM0.33m
9:48AM0.18m
10:03PM0.26m
10:15AM0.12m
10:32PM0.22m
10:42AM0.08m
11:02PM0.19m
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5:43
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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13
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Information about the Fish Boma Surf forecast

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