
Surf Forecasts:
Fishermans Island surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, SSE swell with 174 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fishermans Island this week:
The surf forecast for Fishermans Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans Island in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans Island over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed night, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | ESE 7 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 4 | ESE 8 | SE 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
141 | 100 | 50 | 18 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 29 | 13 | 63 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:21PM1.24m | 8:47AM0.96m | 9:16PM1.24m | 9:43AM1.00m | 10:10PM1.21m | 10:37AM1.03m | 11:00PM1.16m | 11:29AM1.05m | 11:48PM1.08m | 12:19PM1.05m | 00:33AM0.99m | 1:09PM1.04m | 1:18AM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:54PM-0.09m | 2:56AM-0.06m | 2:52PM-0.12m | 3:47AM-0.08m | 3:48PM-0.11m | 4:35AM-0.08m | 4:42PM-0.08m | 5:22AM-0.06m | 5:36PM-0.02m | 6:08AM-0.02m | 6:33PM0.05m | 6:55AM0.02m | 7:32PM0.12m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | 7 | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | ESE 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | E 14 | ESE 8 | NE 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 13 | SSE 8 |
— | — | 50 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 161 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ENE 4 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 8 | E 8 |
— | — | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | — | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | — | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 6 | E 7 | — | E 5 | E 15 | E 15 | E 6 | E 14 | S 6 | E 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — |
— | — | 4 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | S 3 | WSW 3 | SSE 3 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | S 4 | S 5 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | E 4 | SE 3 | SE 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SW 3 |
141 | 100 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 29 | 13 | 63 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1154 | 1145 | 145 | 274 | 1145 | 79 | 170 | 539 | 259 | 567 | 326 | 444 | 1208 | 2339 | 1208 | 2098 | 2489 | 166 | 166 | 107 | 0 |
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Information about the Fishermans Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fishermans Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fishermans Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fishermans Island 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 Island) 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 Island 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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