Fishtraps Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.06° S 175.33° W

Fishtraps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Fishtraps sea temperature is
23.4° C
0.1° 

Fishtraps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fishtraps surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 20s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 20s period, S swell with 1,939 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 20s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fishtraps this week:

The surf forecast for Fishtraps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fishtraps in the next 16 days are 1.6m 20s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 22nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 20s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 22nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 20s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 20s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
AM
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
4
3
2
3
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.5
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
0.9
SSW
22
1
S
23
1.5
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.6
S
20
1.5
S
18
1.4
S
16
1.3
S
15
1.2
S
14
1.2
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1292
1123
1001
1082
864
623
875
875
964
844
1042
1282
897
710
472
1939
1487
1042
763
610
511
Wind (km/h)
35
ESE
40
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
40
ESE
35
ESE
25
E
30
E
30
E
25
E
30
ESE
30
E
25
ENE
25
SE
25
SE
25
E
20
ESE
25
SE
20
ESE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
10:15PM1.41m
10:27AM1.44m
11:07PM1.40m
11:21AM1.36m
11:57PM1.38m
12:16PM1.28m
00:47AM1.34m
1:12PM1.19m
1:36AM1.29m
2:08PM1.12m
2:25AM1.25m
3:04PM1.07m
3:15AM1.22m
Low Tide
3:56PM-0.00m
4:19AM0.18m
4:47PM0.05m
5:15AM0.21m
5:37PM0.13m
6:11AM0.24m
6:27PM0.22m
7:06AM0.27m
7:17PM0.30m
8:02AM0.30m
8:07PM0.37m
8:57AM0.32m
8:58PM0.43m
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7:18
7:16
7:16
7:16
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7:16
7:16
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6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:17
6:17
6:19
 mm
4
5
5
4
Temp °C
20
20
20
20
20
20
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
18
19
20
21
21
21
Feels °C
13
13
13
14
14
15
15
15
15
17
17
16
17
17
19
15
15
18
19
18
18
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Information about the Fishtraps Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fishtraps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fishtraps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fishtraps 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 (Fishtraps) 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 Fishtraps 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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