Fitzroy Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.05° S 174.10° E

Fitzroy Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fitzroy Beach sea temperature is
14.0°C
0.5° 

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


Fitzroy Beach surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 7,168 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fitzroy Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Fitzroy Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fitzroy Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 20th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 20th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Sat
19
Sunday
20
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
15
4.5
WSW
11
4.5
WSW
12
4
WSW
16
3
WSW
16
3
WSW
16
2.4
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
8
3.5
WSW
10
2.4
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
15
3
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
15
2.3
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3560
1432
4955
5895
7081
5020
3865
2350
788
1475
2151
1033
3241
3750
3135
2763
2152
1376
1058
573
Wind (km/h)
25
W
30
W
40
SW
35
SW
10
SSW
25
WSW
25
W
20
W
15
NW
35
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
20
S
20
SSE
5
SSW
20
WSW
10
S
0
WNW
25
SW
20
SW
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross
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cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
3:12PM2.29m
3:45AM2.15m
4:36PM2.23m
5:14AM2.15m
5:57PM2.31m
6:27AM2.27m
6:56PM2.48m
7:20AM2.46m
7:41PM2.68m
8:02AM2.66m
8:19PM2.87m
8:40AM2.85m
8:55PM3.05m
Low Tide
9:41PM1.11m
10:11AM1.07m
11:03PM1.12m
11:30AM1.03m
00:15AM1.00m
12:34PM0.89m
1:09AM0.81m
1:24PM0.70m
1:52AM0.59m
2:05PM0.51m
2:30AM0.37m
2:43PM0.33m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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12
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Information about the Fitzroy Beach Surf forecast

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

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