Surf Forecasts:
Fish Boma surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 7,971 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 12s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Boma over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Fish Boma, a south-facing reef that’s going to be a consistent performer. The water sits at 63°, which is about bang on average for the time of year, so no need to worry about any weird temperature shifts.
The first real action kicks off Thursday morning, the 23rd of July. It’s a bit of a mixed bag to start. Thursday morning sees a 8ft SW swell with an 11-second period, but it’s bumpy with a light cross-breeze. The combined energy is moderate (1452). By Thursday afternoon, things get messy with a 10ft SW swell and a strong cross-onshore wind – that’s a write-off. Honestly, Thursday is a pass.
The standout is Friday morning, the 24th of July. This is the one. We’re looking at a 12ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and the wind is glassy from the ENE. That’s a recipe for perfection at a reef like Fish Boma. The combined energy is strong (6402). This is serious, expert-only territory – over 8ft, so don’t even think about it if you’re not confident. The long period will make it grind, but on a reef, that’s gold. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
Friday afternoon drops to a 10ft SSW swell, still a long 15-second period, but it goes cross-shore. Still good, but not the peak.
Saturday morning, the 25th, is another glassy dawn with a 8ft SW swell (13-second period). Excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is moderate (1951). The afternoon holds clean with a 8ft SW swell and a light offshore breeze.
Sunday the 26th keeps the good vibes going with glassy mornings and 6ft to 6ft SW swell, long 12-second period. The energy is a bit lower (1309), but still really fun. Monday the 27th is much the same – glassy morning with 6ft SW swell.
Tuesday the 28th is a ripper. A 8ft SSW swell (15-second period) with a clean, cross-off breeze in the morning, and holding at 10ft in the afternoon. Energy is strong (4547). That’s another excellent run for experienced surfers.
Wednesday the 29th is a bit of a mixed morning, but Wednesday afternoon turns glassy with a 7ft SW swell (14-second period). Lovely.
After that, the swell drops. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are smaller and a bit more wind-affected, with the swell direction swinging to the ESE. It’s marginal. Saturday the 1st of August dawns glassy with a 7ft ESE swell (10-second period), which is a nice surprise – clean and fun.
The second week, from the 2nd of August onward, is a lot quieter. Sunday the 2nd is small and weak. Monday the 3rd is a washout with rain and strong onshore wind. The pick of the second week looks like Wednesday the 5th of August afternoon, with a 8ft SW swell (15-second period) and glassy conditions, and then Thursday the 6th of August is a real long-range promise: 10ft SW groundswell (15-second period) with clean, glassy winds. That’s a sleeper hit for the experts, but a week and a half out, so keep your fingers crossed.
Overall, Friday the 24th is the king. Don't miss it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1325 | 1933 | 3099 | 6350 | 4217 | 2633 | 1838 | 1975 | 1518 | 1013 | 826 | 1009 | 970 | 2207 | 3684 | 3331 | 3364 | 2151 | 1987 | 1823 | 1235 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:58AM1.05m | 11:34PM1.19m | 12:41PM1.10m | 00:56AM1.24m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:43PM0.75m | 6:22AM0.67m | 6:36PM0.72m | 7:32AM0.58m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | ESE 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 1325 | 94 | 2440 | 6350 | 4217 | 2633 | 1838 | 1975 | 1518 | 1013 | 826 | 1009 | 970 | 2207 | 3684 | 3331 | 3364 | 2151 | 1987 | 1823 | 1235 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | S 22 | SSW 17 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 127 | 9 | 3099 | 52 | 48 | 104 | 113 | 102 | 20 | 280 | 246 | 39 | 366 | 329 | — | 533 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 22 | ESE 12 | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 9 | 93 | — | — | 42 | — | — | 65 | 16 | 18 | — | 33 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | E 5 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | 1933 | — | — | — | — | — | 208 | 37 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 717 | 683 | 811 | 865 | 751 | 804 | 686 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 77 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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