Fitzroy Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s cookin’ for Fitzroy Beach over the next fortnight.

The first few days of August are gonna be a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a couple of real standers to lock in. Overall, the surf window starts with a bang on Saturday morning, 1st of August, with a solid 10ft swell pushing in from the WSW. The wind is screaming offshore from the SE at 22 mph, so that’s gonna carve it up clean. The combined energy is pumping at 3201 – that’s serious power. This is for the experienced crew only, as it’s well over 8ft. The swell period is a long 13 seconds, so you’ll get those nice lines with plenty of pop. The water is sitting at 58°, which is about normal for this time of year. Saturday afternoon cleans up a bit in size to 8ft, still with that offshore breeze at 16 mph, and the energy is still strong at 1686. That afternoon session is a winner.

Then we get a bit of a lull. Sunday morning, 2nd August, is glassy – a 4ft swell with the wind coming from the NE at just 3 mph, so it’s flat calm. But the energy is low (427), and it’s a short period 11-second swell, so it’s not gonna have much punch. The early part of the following week is a bit messy, with cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions through Monday and Tuesday. Not worth paddling out for.

Things brighten up again on Tuesday morning, 4th August. The swell drops to 4ft, but the wind is a clean offshore from the ESE at 3 mph. The period is a very long 16 seconds, so you’re getting proper groundswell energy (1475). This is a standout for the good surfers – the waves will be clean and lined up, but that long period can make a beach break a bit shifty, so keep your eyes open. The crowd factor here is “often”, so expect a few heads out.

Wednesday morning, 5th August, is also a treat. A 5ft swell from the WSW with a gentle offshore from the SE at 9 mph. The period is 14 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 793. It’s clean, and the vibe is good. By Thursday the 6th, the swell drops to 2ft, so it’s small and weak.

Now, look out for the tail end of the window. On Friday, 14th August, we get a clean 7ft swell from the W, with a 12 mph offshore from the SE. The energy is 1409, so it’s got some grunt. That’s another one for the experienced crew. Then Saturday, 15th August, is a big standout: a 8ft swell from the NW, with a 3 mph offshore from the SE. The period is 11 seconds, and the energy is 1712. It’s clean, it’s powerful, and it’s for experts only. The crowd is likely to be there, so get in early.

The period from the 7th to the 13th of August is pretty poor, with strong onshore winds and messy conditions. There’s a 12ft spike on the 13th, but it’s blown out by cross-onshore winds. That’s more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing day.

The best of the lot? I’d call Saturday morning, 1st August, and Saturday morning, 15th August, as the true standouts. Big, clean, powerful swell with offshore winds. Just be ready for the crowd.

Rusty.

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