Surf Forecasts:
Fitzroy Beach surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, WSW swell with 2,140 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fitzroy Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fitzroy Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a window of some pretty solid, long-period groundswell hitting Fitzroy Beach, with the best conditions locking in over the next few days and then again towards the end of the second week. The water temp is sitting right around average for now, so nothing weird there.
The first real standout kicks off on Sunday morning, the 16th. We’re looking at a solid 8.2ft swell out of the WSW, with a very long 16-second period. There’s a fresh offshore breeze keeping things clean, and the wave energy is right up there (3282). This one’s got some punch, but it’s not so big that it’s only for experts—intermediate surfers will have a ball. The direction is a perfect match for the break too. Crowds are often a thing here, so get in early.
Monday morning, the 17th, drops to a still rippable 4.9ft under a moderate cross-offshore breeze. Clean, but not quite the power of the day before. By Tuesday morning, the 18th, the wind goes nearly glassy with a slight air, and the 4.6ft WSW swell still has that nice 14-second period. It’s clean and tidy, but the energy is getting lower (765). Tuesday afternoon gets messy with a cross-onshore, so stick to the mornings.
Wednesday the 19th is a real gem. Morning has a light cross-off breeze on a 5.2ft swell (1221), but the afternoon goes totally glassy—just a 3.9ft, 16-second WSW groundswell rolling in. That’s the kind of silky, clean session you dream about.
Thursday morning the 20th is dead glassy again with a 5.2ft swell. Smooth as. After that, things go a bit pear-shaped from Friday the 21st through to Sunday the 23rd, with onshore winds and lumpy conditions. The swell gets bigger—up to 9.8ft on Sunday the 23rd—but with 30 km/h winds and rain, it’s a write-off for surfing. That time might look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
We get a bit of a reset on Tuesday the 25th. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze on a 7.2ft swell (2770), but the real headline is Tuesday afternoon. You’ve got a gentle offshore wind, a 8.2ft WSW swell with a 15-second period, and the wave energy is massive (3072). That one’s marked for experienced surfers for good reason—it’s going to be powerful and clean, a proper standout.
Wednesday the 26th stays clean with a smaller 5.9ft option, but then the end of the month gets a bit trashy again until Sunday the 30th. That Sunday afternoon sees a glassy little 2.6ft cleanup, and Monday the 31st gives you a gentle offshore on a 3.6ft, 16-second swell—small, but clean and long-period for a cruisy session.
So the two big ones to circle on the calendar are Sunday morning the 16th for the first real hit, and Tuesday afternoon the 25th for that epic combination of size, period, and offshore wind. The rest is a mix of smaller clean windows and some blown-out days.
Stay stoked, catch you in the water.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun morning, light winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3222 | 2288 | 1993 | 962 | 716 | 1114 | 765 | 817 | 624 | 787 | 679 | 1328 | 996 | 811 | 514 | 440 | 589 | 321 | 263 | 494 | 942 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:59AM3.11m | 00:16AM3.16m | 12:38PM2.98m | 00:55AM2.96m | 1:19PM2.81m | 1:35AM2.74m | 2:02PM2.62m | 2:20AM2.51m | 2:53PM2.44m | 3:14AM2.32m | 3:57PM2.30m | 4:26AM2.20m | 5:18PM2.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:11PM0.12m | 6:35AM0.16m | 6:52PM0.31m | 7:15AM0.35m | 7:34PM0.53m | 7:57AM0.56m | 8:20PM0.76m | 8:44AM0.77m | 9:14PM0.95m | 9:42AM0.94m | 10:22PM1.08m | 10:53AM1.02m | 11:39PM1.10m | ||||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 3 | -2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 20 |
3222 | 2288 | 1993 | 962 | 716 | 1114 | 765 | 817 | 624 | 787 | 417 | 1328 | 996 | 811 | 514 | 440 | 589 | 321 | 183 | 104 | 196 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 24 | W 22 | WSW 13 |
— | — | 75 | 346 | 339 | — | — | — | 265 | 423 | 679 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 82 | 60 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 4 | S 8 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 |
60 | 288 | 19 | 86 | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 44 | 158 | 263 | 494 | 942 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 261 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 6 | 87 | 245 | 251 | 108 | 251 | 108 |
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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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