
Surf Forecasts:
Fish Boma surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,277 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Boma over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. We've got a solid run of surf on the cards for Fish Boma, a reef break that's pretty consistent and picks up a good S swell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
The pattern kicks off with a nice Monday morning. We've got a clean 6ft swell from the ESE, with an 11-second period, and light east winds making it glassy. The wave energy is solid (1255). It's a bit tasty for beginners at that size, but experienced surfers will be loving it. This is a standout session for the first week.
Monday afternoon stays clean with a light breeze and a similar 5ft swell. Tuesday morning is another good one, with a clean 4ft swell from the SW and offshore winds from the north, making for some tidy waves. The energy drops a bit (739), but it's still a great session.
Wednesday sees the swell drop to 4ft but the period stretches out to 15 seconds, bringing in some grunty groundswell. The wind is a light cross-on, so it's a bit bumpy, but there's decent energy (887). Wednesday afternoon, the swell jumps to 7ft with a very long 16-second period, and the energy rockets up to 2177. The wind is onshore, though, so it might be a bit messy.
Thursday brings a big jump in size. It's 10ft in the morning with a 13-second period and strong energy (3604), but the wind is a moderate cross-on, making it choppy. This is big, expert-only stuff. Thursday afternoon is similar but with a lighter cross-on breeze.
Friday morning is a standout: 8ft of SW groundswell with a 15-second period, clean cross-off winds from the ENE, and heaps of energy (2999). This is going to be a ripper for experienced surfers. Friday afternoon gets a bit cross-shore, but still solid.
The weekend gets messy. Saturday and Sunday are both big, with 8ft to 10ft swells, but the wind is predominantly cross-on or onshore, making for choppy, poor conditions. Monday, 10th of August, is a write-off with strong onshore winds and rain.
There's a gap after Monday the 10th, but Tuesday, 11th of August, morning brings a nice reset. A clean 4ft S swell with glassy conditions and light airs. Energy is lower (644), but it's a good session for a smaller day.
Wednesday, 12th of August, is another glassy morning with a 5ft SW swell. Then we hit the big highlight of the second week. Thursday, 13th of August, is firing. Both morning and afternoon have glassy conditions, with a massive 10ft SW groundswell at a 16-second period. The energy is immense (3886 in the morning). This is a serious, expert-only session, but it will be absolutely pumping if you can handle it.
Friday, 14th of August, morning is still glassy with a 8ft SW swell, and Saturday, 15th of August, is also glassy with a 7ft SW swell. The energy starts to drop off after that, with the swell fading to 5ft and then 2ft by the 17th and 18th. The wind stays clean for a few more sessions, but the surf is winding down.
The very best of this run is undoubtedly the glassy Thursday, 13th of August, with the 10ft swell. The Monday morning, 3rd of August, and Friday morning, 7th of August, are also top-tier sessions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | ESE 10 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
921 | 655 | 634 | 541 | 383 | 350 | 245 | 509 | 1933 | 2148 | 3514 | 2787 | 3288 | 2953 | 2708 | 2967 | 1933 | 2063 | 4055 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 12:01PM1.18m | 00:33AM1.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:38AM0.57m | 6:03PM0.60m | |||||||
— | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | |
5:47 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
921 | 655 | 634 | 541 | 356 | 349 | 245 | 240 | 1933 | 2148 | 3514 | 2787 | 3288 | 2953 | 2708 | 2967 | 1933 | 2063 | 4055 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | — | ESE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
278 | 600 | 488 | 528 | 383 | 350 | 220 | 509 | 235 | 148 | 90 | 64 | 68 | 46 | — | 20 | 240 | 168 | 79 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | — | S 13 | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — |
264 | — | 3 | — | — | 30 | 86 | 138 | — | — | — | — | 68 | — | — | 28 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 3 | — | NNW 3 | W 3 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | — | WSW 5 | SW 7 | — |
— | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | — | 56 | 268 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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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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