
Surf Forecasts:
Fishermans Beach surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 2,219 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fishermans Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Fishermans Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 22s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
417 | 341 | 299 | 255 | 309 | 1179 | 1318 | 940 | 729 | 558 | 422 | 513 | 1121 | 1701 | 172 | 295 | 1064 | 275 | 487 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:08AM1.38m | 1:28PM1.78m | 1:02AM1.46m | 2:00PM1.83m | 1:49AM1.54m | 2:29PM1.87m | 2:31AM1.62m | 2:56PM1.88m | 3:11AM1.69m | 3:22PM1.87m | 3:50AM1.75m | 3:48PM1.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:32AM0.42m | 7:40PM0.80m | 7:16AM0.40m | 8:13PM0.68m | 7:56AM0.39m | 8:43PM0.56m | 8:34AM0.41m | 9:12PM0.45m | 9:09AM0.45m | 9:40PM0.35m | 9:45AM0.51m | 10:11PM0.26m | |||||||
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 17 |
417 | 341 | 299 | 255 | 196 | 1179 | 1318 | 940 | 729 | 558 | 418 | 513 | 630 | 505 | 137 | 238 | 117 | 68 | 487 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | WSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 7 |
11 | 18 | 98 | 91 | 309 | 918 | 53 | 47 | 46 | 18 | 422 | 15 | 223 | 67 | 88 | 110 | 251 | 275 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | S 14 | — | SW 17 | — | S 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 9 |
— | 12 | 12 | 3 | 22 | — | — | — | — | 75 | 16 | — | 148 | — | 5 | 34 | 73 | 121 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 3 | N 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 14 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 1121 | 1701 | 172 | 295 | 1064 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Fishermans Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fishermans Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fishermans Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fishermans Beach 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 (Fishermans Beach) 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 Fishermans Beach 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.
Fishermans Beach is 20 km (12 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











