Fitzroy Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here.

Look, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up for Fitzroy Beach. The first couple of days are a write-off—heavy rain and howling wind, so don’t even bother paddling out on Friday 24th or Saturday 25th July. Sunday 26th is where it starts to get interesting.

Sunday 26th July is the clear standout early on. The swell is a solid 10ft from the west, and with a long period of 14 seconds, you’re looking at proper groundswell. The wind is glassy offshore from the southeast, so the face will be clean. The combined energy is strong (3806), so this is a day for experienced surfers only—that’s big, powerful surf. The water’s sitting at 58°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Monday 27th July morning is still pumping with 7ft west swell, 13-second period, and light offshore winds (ESE at 5 km/h). Clean conditions. By the afternoon, it drops to 6ft but turns glassy (NW 5 km/h). That’s a beautiful window for intermediates who want a clean, manageable wave. The energy is moderate (1357 and 1042).

Tuesday 28th July is a fun little morning session—5ft, clean offshore, 11-second period. The energy is lower (471), but it’s a good, cruisy wave for those who want to get wet without the drama.

From Wednesday 29th through Thursday 30th, it turns messy—cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Not worth it.

Friday 31st July morning brings a nice pulse: 7ft, 13-second west-southwest swell, with clean cross-offshore wind from the south-southwest. Energy is high (2200). That’s another solid session for experienced surfers.

Saturday 1st August morning is glassy with 7ft swell—smooth, clean, and inviting. The energy is moderate (1287). A good one for those who can handle the size.

Sunday 2nd August drops off to 4ft, clean but small. Not a standout.

Monday 3rd August through Tuesday 4th August sees a return of quality: 4ft to 6ft, with long-period groundswell (14-17 seconds) and clean offshore winds. The Tuesday morning session is the best of this bunch—6ft, 17-second period, and light offshore from the east-southeast. The energy is strong (2072). That’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll be better shaped and more powerful, but at a beach break it might be a bit straight. Still, for the experienced crew, it’s a ripper.

After that, the size fades. Wednesday 5th to Thursday 6th is small but clean, with 4ft to 3ft. Good for a longboard. Friday 7th to Saturday 8th is tiny—1.0ft to 2ft—and glassy. Fun for a learner or a lazy paddle, but nothing to get excited about.

The real standout is Sunday 26th July morning, with that 10ft west groundswell and glassy offshore wind. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. The Tuesday 4th August morning session is also a beauty, with 6ft and 17-second groundswell.

Crowds at Fitzroy Beach can be a factor, especially on the good days, so get in early.

That’s the story. Stay stoked.

Rusty.

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