Surf Forecasts:
Fish Boma surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 6,136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 2.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fish Boma in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Boma over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 9 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1310 | 1090 | 649 | 699 | 403 | 338 | 358 | 251 | 175 | 1033 | 347 | 763 | 686 | 792 | 1044 | 787 | 1771 | 1602 | 3587 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:12AM1.65m | 3:32PM1.75m | 3:40AM1.72m | 3:59PM1.84m | 4:08AM1.76m | 4:26PM1.89m | 4:37AM1.76m | 4:54PM1.90m | 5:06AM1.72m | 5:24PM1.85m | 5:38AM1.64m | 5:57PM1.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:11PM0.26m | 9:21AM0.12m | 9:39PM0.16m | 9:46AM0.05m | 10:07PM0.09m | 10:13AM0.01m | 10:35PM0.06m | 10:40AM0.01m | 11:05PM0.06m | 11:09AM0.05m | 11:36PM0.12m | 11:40AM0.14m | 00:11AM0.21m | ||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
6:05 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 25 | 28 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | E 11 | SSW 9 | E 11 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
1310 | 1090 | 649 | 699 | 403 | 338 | 358 | 251 | 167 | 127 | 288 | 40 | 686 | 792 | 710 | 787 | 1771 | 1602 | 3587 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SSW 12 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 14 | ESE 11 | SW 13 | SSE 11 | SW 13 | SSE 10 | SSW 9 | E 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
387 | 428 | 299 | 333 | 313 | 226 | 200 | 161 | 175 | 66 | 347 | 20 | 299 | 24 | 30 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 17 | WSW 11 | SSE 14 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | E 11 | — | E 11 | — | E 11 | SSE 9 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | — |
— | 127 | 54 | 11 | 47 | 160 | 42 | 162 | 123 | — | 90 | — | 23 | 8 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | ESE 8 | W 3 | SW 3 | — | E 9 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 14 | WSW 8 | SW 9 | — | — | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — |
746 | — | 432 | 1 | 2 | — | 151 | 15 | 14 | 1033 | 336 | 763 | — | — | 1044 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 3 | 41 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
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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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