Surf Forecasts:
Fitzroy Beach surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, W swell with 9,727 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period with W 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 14s 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fitzroy Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s shaping up for Fitzroy Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag this time, so let’s get straight into it.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start with some rough conditions holding on through the first couple of days. The real story begins to unfold on the weekend. The water temp is sitting right around 58°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The first real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Saturday morning, the 1st of August. We’re looking at a solid 13ft swell from the W with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell with a ton of energy (6649). The wind is offshore from the SE, 16 mph, keeping things clean. Now, this is a big one – over 8ft – so this is strictly for the experienced crew. The direction is a match for the break’s optimum, but that long period could mean it’s a bit straight at the beach, so it might be better for the points and reefs. Crowds are often a factor here, so expect some company.
Following that, Sunday morning the 2nd of August looks like a real treat. The swell drops to a very manageable 5ft from the WSW, but the wind is absolutely glassy. Light SE airs, 3 mph. Clean, smooth, and perfect for intermediate surfers. The energy is moderate (509), and with that 11-second period, the waves will have some shape to them.
The middle of the week gets a bit messy again with some cross-shore winds, but there’s another promising window. Tuesday morning, the 4th of August, sees a 4ft WSW swell at a very long 16 seconds. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the SW, keeping it clean. This is a great option for experienced surfers, as the energy is strong (1432). That long period will be best at a reef or point break.
The second week has some steady, smaller surf. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th of August offer clean, offshore conditions with 4ft to 5ft swell from the WSW. Not massive, but fun and clean. The real potential for the second week is Sunday morning, the 9th of August. It’s showing a 4ft swell from the WSW with a very long 16-second period, and gentle offshore winds from the SE. The energy is moderate (842), and conditions looking very good. It’s a promising one, but with it being a week and a half out, keep an eye on the forecasts.
All in all, the best bets are the big Saturday morning session for the experts, and the glassy Sunday morning for the intermediate crew. The rest is a mix of waiting for the wind to play nice.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the W by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon morning, calm by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 21 | WSW 9 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 256 | 841 | 643 | 447 | 754 | 1076 | 2048 | 9727 | 6649 | 2359 | 677 | 469 | 352 | 356 | 1482 | 1205 | 1238 | 892 | 1557 | 996 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 9:57PM2.94m | 10:11AM2.82m | 10:32PM3.03m | 10:47AM2.89m | 11:05PM3.08m | 11:22AM2.91m | 11:39PM3.09m | 11:57AM2.91m | 00:13AM3.05m | 12:34PM2.88m | 00:50AM2.99m | 1:14PM2.81m | 1:32AM2.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:42PM0.41m | 4:08AM0.42m | 4:18PM0.32m | 4:44AM0.33m | 4:54PM0.26m | 5:19AM0.26m | 5:29PM0.25m | 5:54AM0.24m | 6:05PM0.28m | 6:31AM0.26m | 6:44PM0.35m | 7:11AM0.31m | 7:27PM0.45m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | N 8 | WSW 16 | — | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 21 | WSW 19 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 256 | 841 | 643 | 447 | 149 | 138 | 346 | — | 6649 | 2359 | 677 | 469 | 352 | 356 | 940 | 948 | 716 | 540 | 1557 | 996 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | — | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | WSW 20 | WSW 19 | — | — | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | — | — |
| kJ | 193 | — | 64 | 235 | 253 | 378 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 40 | 72 | — | — | 1205 | 1238 | 892 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 19 | W 18 | — | — | — | — | W 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 273 | 307 | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 14 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 9 | 75 | 66 | 754 | 1076 | 2048 | 9727 | — | 21 | 3 | — | — | 325 | 1482 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 56 | 108 | 108 | 257 | 241 | 245 | 234 | 2 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 108 | 214 | 313 | 0 | 0 | 199 | 0 |
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