
Surf Forecasts:
Fish Boma surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,941 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Boma over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's take a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
First up, we’ve got Fish Boma. It’s a reef break, exposed to the south, and it likes a south swell. The water temp is sitting around 64°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.
We’re starting off a bit slow. The first real window to get excited about is Wednesday morning, the 29th of July. It’s not the biggest, but we’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the southwest, with a 13-second period, and light east winds keeping it tidy. That’s good, solid intermediate fun. The swell energy is moderate (1622), so there’s a bit of push behind it.
The real standout, though, is the weekend. Friday the 31st of July into Saturday the 1st of August. Friday afternoon sees a jump in size to 8ft from the east-southeast, with a short 8-second period. That’s a bit of a wind swell, but it’s clean and the energy is moderate (1055). This is a good time for a paddle. Then Saturday morning, the 1st, the wind drops to next to nothing, the swell holds at 7ft from the east-southeast, and it’s looking clean. But Sunday, the 2nd of August, is the one. In the morning, we’ve got a light offshore from the north-northeast, swell at 6ft from the east-southeast, and then Sunday afternoon? Wind drops to zero. It goes glassy. The swell is 6ft, energy is moderate (903), and it’s just you and the ocean. That’s a surfer’s dream. The crowd situation is "sometimes," so you might have company, but for conditions like that, it’s worth it.
Now, the second week gets a bit more interesting but also a bit wild. The 5th of August has a morning session with a 6ft southwest groundswell, a very long 15-second period. That’s a lot of energy (1533), and it’s clean with a light north wind. It’s a reef, so that long period will wrap in nicely, but be ready for longer lulls between sets.
The next big one is the 8th of August. Saturday morning, the 8th, we’ve got a solid 10ft southwest swell, a 15-second period, and a light offshore wind from the northeast. That’s a massive amount of energy (3524), and it’s clean. That’s expert territory. By the afternoon, the wind drops to glassy, and the swell is still a solid 8ft with that same long period. That’s the best of the whole run, but only for experienced surfers.
Then things get a bit dicey. The 10th of August throws a massive 20ft west-southwest swell at us, with a 16-second period. The energy is enormous (29946), but it’s too big for this break. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s a mess. It looks more like a day for the kite crew than a paddle.
The 11th of August, however, is a consolation prize for the experts. Tuesday morning, the 11th, we’ve got a 15ft south-southwest swell, a 15-second period, and light east winds. The energy is extreme (9318), and it’s clean. That’s a serious, heavy day. Only for the brave.
After that, the swell drops off. The 12th of August has smaller, cleaner waves, but it’s the tail end of the run.
So, if you’re picking your battles, Sunday the 2nd of August is your all-round winner: clean, glassy, and fun-sized. For the big guns, Saturday the 8th of August is the one to circle on the calendar. Just know what you’re getting into.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2698 | 1570 | 1182 | 1144 | 1061 | 946 | 841 | 780 | 484 | 762 | 1106 | 729 | 645 | 641 | 577 | 528 | 459 | 552 | 416 | 802 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | on | cross | off |
High Tide | 3:30PM1.55m | 3:35AM1.61m | 3:59PM1.64m | 4:04AM1.66m | 4:28PM1.71m | 4:33AM1.68m | 4:56PM1.75m | 5:01AM1.68m | 5:24PM1.77m | 5:31AM1.64m | 5:54PM1.75m | 6:03AM1.58m | 6:27PM1.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:32PM0.33m | 9:48AM0.18m | 10:03PM0.26m | 10:15AM0.12m | 10:32PM0.22m | 10:42AM0.08m | 11:02PM0.19m | 11:09AM0.08m | 11:32PM0.20m | 11:37AM0.11m | 00:05AM0.23m | 12:08PM0.18m | 00:40AM0.29m | |||||||
— | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 27 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | SW 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 14 |
2698 | 1570 | 1182 | 1144 | 1061 | 946 | 841 | 780 | 484 | 286 | 744 | 729 | 645 | 641 | 577 | 528 | 459 | 469 | 361 | 802 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | — | SE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | — | E 9 | SW 13 | S 19 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | E 10 |
107 | — | 153 | — | 232 | 264 | — | 173 | 473 | 7 | 203 | 123 | 153 | 315 | 386 | 369 | 319 | 552 | 416 | 313 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SE 13 |
— | — | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | 83 | 132 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 126 | 157 | 254 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | SW 4 | — | — |
130 | 309 | 248 | 426 | 295 | — | 458 | 276 | — | 762 | 1106 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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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