Fish Boma Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.07° S 22.95° E

Fish Boma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fish Boma sea temperature is
16.9° C
0.3° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,268 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 14th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 21st Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Fish Boma has in store for us.

The forecast is a real mixed bag. We start off slow, with the first few days not offering much for a paddle. The real standout action looks to kick off in a week's time, but we’ve got to get through some average conditions first.

Water temp is sitting at 62°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.

First up, Tuesday the 14th is a write-off. Small, messy, cross-onshore wind. Not worth getting wet for. Wednesday the 15th afternoon sees a jump in size to 6ft from the SW, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag with cross-shore wind. The energy is moderate (2135). It’s a looker, but not the best.

Thursday the 16th morning brings a solid 8ft SW swell (2705 energy) with a juicy 14-second period, but the cross-onshore wind chops it up. Afternoon goes onshore, which might clean it up a touch, but it won't be sparkling.

Now, Friday the 17th morning is your first real highlight. The swell is a clean 8ft from the SW with a 12-second period, and we’ve got glassy conditions! That’s clean, smooth, and begging for a wave. The combined energy is strong (1435). This is a solid call for experienced surfers who can handle some size.

Saturday the 18th morning goes glassy again, but the swell drops right off to just 3ft from the S. Too small for much.

Sunday the 19th afternoon sees a return of that SW swell at 6ft, and guess what? Glassy again! This is a sweet window for clean, ripable waves.

Monday the 20th is another beauty – glassy in the morning with a 7ft SSW swell, and clean in the afternoon with a 8ft SSW swell. The energy is strong (1293 and 1529). Two excellent sessions on offer here.

Now, this is where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 21st of July is the big daddy. The swell ramps up to 12ft from the SW in the morning with a very long 16-second period, and 13ft in the afternoon with a 15-second period. The energy reading is massive – 11437 in the afternoon. This is some serious, deep-ocean groundswell. The problem? The wind is cross-onshore and fairly choppy. For a reef break, this kind of long-period swell can be incredible if it lines up, but the wind will make it a battle. This is expert-only territory, and honestly, the messy wind might make this more of a kite day than a surf day unless you're a glutton for punishment.

Wednesday the 22nd morning is still big (12ft), but the wind is cross-shore. The afternoon, however, goes glassy again with a 10ft SW swell. That is a serious, clean, powerful session for the brave.

Thursday the 23rd is a total write-off with howling 22 mph cross-onshore winds. Forget it.

Friday the 24th of July morning is a hidden gem – 5ft from the WSW with a 15-second period and glassy conditions. That’s a lovely, clean, manageable groundswell for the end of the week.

Saturday the 25th afternoon brings the standout of the later period. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the SSW with a ridiculously long 18-second period. That’s pure, clean groundswell. And with glassy conditions, this is going to be lined-up perfection for intermediates and above. The energy is solid (2196).

From Sunday the 26th onwards, it gets messy and inconsistent, with a lot of cross-onshore wind and fewer glassy windows. The energy stays moderate to strong, but the windows are small.

Best on offer: Friday the 17th morning for that first clean hit of proper swell. Monday the 20th for two excellent, clean days with solid energy. And for the adventurous, Friday the 24th morning and Saturday the 25th afternoon offer the cleanest and most lined-up waves of the whole forecast. Lock in those glassy windows.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
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E
9
1.9
SW
11
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
1.9
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13
2.3
SW
12
2.1
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11
1.6
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10
1.1
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10
0.9
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14
1.6
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13
1.9
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12
1.9
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
2.2
SSW
11
2.4
SSW
11
1.8
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
268
300
248
176
835
3241
2633
1749
1173
1356
954
488
255
304
814
1013
980
752
1252
1440
757
Wind (km/h)
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SW
10
SW
5
W
10
W
5
W
5
NW
5
SW
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WNW
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15
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NE
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:53PM1.76m
4:08AM1.79m
4:37PM1.83m
4:50AM1.77m
5:18PM1.85m
5:30AM1.70m
5:58PM1.81m
6:09AM1.60m
6:37PM1.73m
6:47AM1.48m
7:15PM1.61m
7:27AM1.34m
7:56PM1.47m
Low Tide
9:43AM0.05m
10:03PM0.12m
10:24AM0.00m
10:48PM0.10m
11:03AM0.00m
11:31PM0.12m
11:41AM0.05m
00:12AM0.20m
12:17PM0.14m
00:52AM0.30m
12:52PM0.26m
1:32AM0.42m
1:29PM0.40m
2:16AM0.53m
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7:28
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5:36
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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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