Fitzroy Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, checking in with a look at what’s on the cards for Fitzroy Beach over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

We’ve got a bit of a wait for the good stuff. Sunday afternoon, the 9th of August, is a write-off. The swell is a messy 8ft from the NW with a short, weak period, and that cross-on wind is just going to chop it all up. You’d be better off staying on the beach.

Monday the 10th doesn’t offer much joy either. It’s small and the wind is messy. We’re looking at a few days of mostly small, clean waves from Tuesday the 11th through to Thursday the 13th. Tuesday morning is the pick of that early window, with a clean 4ft WSW swell, a period of 13 seconds, and a light offshore wind. That’s a fun little session for the intermediate crew. The combined energy is moderate (609), so there’s some push there.

Thursday afternoon the 13th is where things start to look up. The swell holds around 3ft from the WSW, but with a longer 16-second period and clean conditions, it’s going to be a lot more fun than the size suggests. The wave energy is ramping up to 713.

Friday the 14th sees the same long-period swell, glassy conditions in the morning, and a moderate offshore wind. This is a solid call for a dawny.

Now, the first real standout happens on Saturday the 15th of August. The morning session brings a clean 5ft WSW swell with a long 18-second period. The combined energy is strong at 1353. This is a proper groundswell, and at Fitzroy, a beach break, that long period might make the waves a bit straight, but the quality of the swell and the clean conditions make it the best bet of the week. It’s a little too big for groms but perfect for a confident intermediate.

Sunday the 16th has a solid 7ft swell, but the wind is howling from the SE at 22 mph. Even though it’s offshore, it’s going to be a battle. That’s for the experienced crew only.

Monday the 17th of August is another standout. The morning brings a 7ft WSW swell with a 9-second period. The combined energy is very strong at 1472. The wind is a moderate offshore from the SSE, making for clean, powerful waves. This is a big, punchy day for experts only. After that, the swell starts to ease.

The second week is a bit more of a mixed bag, but there are some gems. Tuesday the 18th is glassy in the morning with a 5ft WSW swell and a 14-second period. That’s a clean, fun wave for the intermediate crowd. The 19th and 20th of August have clean, glassy mornings with smaller, but tidy 4ft and 5ft swells. The real treat in the second week is Friday the 21st of August. Both morning and afternoon are glassy, with a consistent 5ft WSW swell holding a 15 to 16-second period. The combined energy is moderate to strong (962 and 879). This is a beautiful, clean, long-period swell that will be a joy to surf. It’s not a beast, but it’s a quality day.

The last few days from the 22nd to the 24th of August see the swell drop off, but the wind stays light or offshore, so you’ll still get a few fun little ones. The 24th is a washout with strong rain and wind.

So, to wrap it up, the best windows are the morning of Saturday the 15th of August for a solid, clean swell, and the morning of Monday the 17th of August for the big, powerful stuff. In the second week, keep your eye on Friday the 21st of August for a glassy, long-period gem.

Rusty out.

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