Fish Boma Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.07° S 22.95° E

Fish Boma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fish Boma sea temperature is
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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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,644 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 26th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 28th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th 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’s cooking at Fish Boma for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, starting this Sunday morning. The water is sitting at 63°, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing to worry about on that front.

The real standout is Sunday 26 July. The morning session is looking glassy with a clean 7ft swell from the SW, and the wave energy is pumping at (1489). That’s proper groundswell with a 12-second period, so expect some nice shaped lines. The offshore wind is NNE at 3 mph, making it glassy. This is a reef break, and it’s exposed, so it’ll be handling that swell beautifully. It’s a bit of a step up in size for beginners, but for the intermediate crew, this is the pick of the forecast. The afternoon holds up too, with a clean 6ft SW swell and glassy conditions from the SE.

Wednesday 29 July morning is another good call. The swell drops back to 6ft from the SW, but the wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE at 6 mph, keeping things clean. The energy is still strong (1506), and it’s a great window for a mid-week paddle.

Thursday 30 July is a bit of a sleeper. The morning is glassy, dead calm, with a 5ft SSW swell. The energy drops a bit (940), but those clean, glassy conditions on a reef are hard to beat. The afternoon picks up again with a 5ft SW swell and another glassy session.

Friday 31 July morning is clean with a 4ft SW swell, but hold on – the afternoon brings a messy 8ft swell from the ESE with a short, weak 7-second period. That’s a bit of a dud, so stick to the morning.

Saturday 1 August is a proper morning mission. The swell is 8ft from the E with a clean cross-offshore wind, and the energy is strong (1581). Again, this is stepping up into the expert zone due to the size, but the shape should be there.

Sunday 2 August sees the swell direction swing to the ESE, but the wind turns cross-onshore, and the quality drops. Not the one.

Monday 10 August is a long-range standout, but it’s a week and a half away, so take it with a pinch of salt. The morning shows a 6ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period, and the energy is back up (1993). The wind is a light cross-shore, so it could be a cracker. That long period will really suit this reef, with long, powerful lines.

There are a few gaps where the surf is just average or the wind is messy, but overall, the first week is the time to go. The second week looks more inconsistent, with smaller days and some onshore slop.

The crowds here can show up sometimes, so get in early for the standouts.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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SW
12
1.8
SW
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1.9
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
2.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
2.1
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14
1.8
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1.7
SSW
13
1.6
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13
1.5
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13
1.6
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13
1.6
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13
1.3
SW
12
2.5
ESE
7
2.1
ESE
8
2.4
E
8
2.1
ESE
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2.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1094
897
1185
1486
3991
3684
2378
2281
1570
1110
946
841
772
828
834
546
571
522
800
651
753
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
SE
15
W
15
W
10
WSW
25
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
N
5
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5
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5
NNE
15
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20
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15
NE
10
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15
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10
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High Tide
2:24PM1.32m
2:30AM1.44m
2:59PM1.44m
3:04AM1.53m
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
Low Tide
8:16AM0.47m
8:26PM0.52m
8:50AM0.36m
9:01PM0.42m
9:20AM0.26m
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
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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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