Fish Boma Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.07° S 22.95° E

Fish Boma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fish Boma sea temperature is
17.2° C
0.1° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 13,585 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fish Boma in the next 16 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 8th Aug)20ft (6.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s heading our way for the local reef.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, but conditions are going to keep us on our toes. The first real standout window kicks off on Sunday morning, August 2nd, and runs through a few days. The week after that brings some serious size, but you’ll need to dodge the wind to get the good ones.

Starting off Sunday morning, August 2nd, it’s glassy calm at Fish Boma with clean 6ft swell from the ESE. The energy is moderate to strong (802), and the period is a punchy 9 seconds. This is a beautiful way to start – expect very good surf conditions. By Sunday afternoon, the wind swings cross-shore and the vibe gets a bit messy, so the morning is the clear winner.

Monday, August 3rd, is a cracker. Morning glass again, with the swell holding at 6ft from the ESE, but the period stretches to 11 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps up to 1331, which is getting strong. For experienced surfers, this is excellent. The offshore wind stays clean through the afternoon too, with a light cross-offshore breeze and 5ft swell. This is the pick of the early window – consistent, clean, and the reef will be working nicely.

Tuesday, August 4th, the swell drops a touch to 4ft from the SW, but the period is a very long 12 seconds. Morning offshore winds from the north keep it clean, and the energy is still moderate (739). It’s a good mid-week option, but not the standout. The afternoon gets choppy with a cross-onshore.

Now, Wednesday, August 5th, through Saturday, August 8th, things get challenging. The swell builds but the wind turns onshore and the conditions turn messy. Wednesday has a long-period 15-16 second swell but onshore winds, so the waves will be lumpy. Thursday, August 6th, the swell jumps to 10ft from the SW with 13-second period, but it’s onshore and choppy – the energy is very strong (3205), but it’s not paddle-friendly. Friday, August 7th, is a hidden gem though: 8ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds, with a clean offshore breeze in the morning. The energy is very strong (2920), and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a cross-onshore, so get out early. Saturday, August 8th, is a write-off – big 12ft to 20ft swell, but with strong cross-onshore winds and poor surf conditions. That’s more for kite gear than a board.

There’s a stretch of poor conditions that eases by Monday, August 10th, but the surf is smaller and the wind is cross-shore. It’s not the best. Then on Tuesday, August 11th, we get another magic morning: glassy, 6ft from the SW at 14 seconds, very strong energy (1514). Excellent for experienced surfers. That morning is a true standout in the second week.

The rest of the week from August 12th onward has some clean windows, but the swell size is up and down. Thursday, August 13th, has 10ft SW at 15-16 seconds, but with a cross-onshore breeze – the energy is massive (4858), but it’s not glassy. Friday, August 14th, morning has offshore winds again with 8ft SW at 13 seconds – clean and excellent. Saturday, August 15th, is another highlight: glassy morning with 8ft SW at 12 seconds, then the afternoon gets an exceptional 10ft SW at 12 seconds with a clean cross-offshore breeze. Combined energy hits 5064 – that’s a powerful, clean session for experts. Sunday, August 16th, holds clean conditions with offshore winds and solid 8ft SSW swell. And Monday, August 17th, wraps it up with clean 7ft SSW at 12 seconds.

Crowds at Fish Boma can show up sometimes, so on those glassy mornings with high-quality swell, expect company. It’s a reef break and takes a long-period swell well, so the direction from the S and SW is firing straight into it.

Water temperature is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

So, if I’m calling it: the absolute standout is the morning of Saturday, August 15th. Glassy, 8ft from the SW, 12 seconds, and clean. If you can get out then, you’re in for a treat. The other close second is Tuesday morning, August 11th – glassy, 6ft, and long-period goodness.

Stay frothing,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wednesday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
12
1.8
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.1
ESE
10
1
SSW
15
1.8
SW
16
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
1.9
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
576
455
455
921
731
622
541
383
350
250
449
1493
3889
3113
2483
1588
2873
2594
2191
Wind (km/h)
10
N
0
WNW
5
ESE
5
NNE
0
SSE
10
ESE
10
NNE
15
N
15
WSW
5
SSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
5
NE
15
SSW
10
SW
10
NE
10
NE
5
SSE
10
WSW
Wind State
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High Tide
5:31AM1.64m
5:54PM1.75m
6:03AM1.58m
6:27PM1.70m
6:39AM1.49m
7:04PM1.62m
7:21AM1.37m
7:51PM1.50m
8:19AM1.23m
9:00PM1.37m
9:56AM1.14m
10:48PM1.31m
Low Tide
11:32PM0.20m
11:37AM0.11m
00:05AM0.23m
12:08PM0.18m
00:40AM0.29m
12:42PM0.27m
1:23AM0.37m
1:24PM0.39m
2:18AM0.48m
2:22PM0.53m
3:41AM0.58m
3:58PM0.63m
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Feels °C
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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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