Fitzroy Beach Surf Break

Fitzroy Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.05° S 174.10° E

Issued: 5 pm 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fitzroy Beach sea temperature is
16.5° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 3,330 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 12th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 16th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 16th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
3
3
3
3
1
0
0
0
0
2
4
3
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
17
1.5
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
17
1.2
WSW
16
1
WSW
15
1.6
WSW
18
2.5
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
15
2.2
WSW
14
2
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
12
1.5
W
7
2.5
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
522
1307
594
817
726
1194
1082
924
659
595
459
671
445
1588
3330
2290
1969
1359
725
202
1437
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
10
SSE
5
E
5
NW
5
WNW
15
W
15
W
15
W
20
WNW
20
NW
20
SW
5
SE
10
W
25
WSW
25
W
20
W
30
WNW
20
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:17PM2.71m
6:37AM2.81m
7:15PM2.88m
7:35AM2.93m
8:10PM3.05m
8:31AM3.04m
9:02PM3.19m
9:25AM3.12m
9:54PM3.29m
10:17AM3.14m
10:45PM3.34m
11:08AM3.12m
11:36PM3.32m
12:00PM3.04m
Low Tide
00:28AM0.55m
12:58PM0.32m
1:26AM0.41m
1:53PM0.20m
2:23AM0.26m
2:46PM0.09m
3:18AM0.14m
3:39PM0.02m
4:11AM0.07m
4:31PM-0.01m
5:04AM0.05m
5:22PM0.02m
5:56AM0.08m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
 mm
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
9
Temp °C
12
12
14
14
11
12
12
15
15
15
14
15
15
14
12
13
13
13
14
14
13
Feels °C
11
8
9
11
9
10
11
13
14
13
12
12
11
10
11
11
9
8
10
9
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
17
1.5
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
16
1
WSW
15
1.6
WSW
18
2.5
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
15
2.2
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
2.5
W
10
Energy kJ
506
1307
594
817
726
1194
1082
924
659
595
390
671
445
1588
3330
2290
1969
725
109
1437
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
17
0.2
W
20
0.6
WSW
18
0.8
WSW
6
0.1
W
24
0.3
WSW
22
0.6
W
20
0.7
WSW
18
0.9
WSW
17
0.2
W
23
1
WSW
14
0.3
NNW
5
0.1
W
22
0.3
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
14
Energy kJ
522
31
246
47
11
91
279
340
459
43
389
5
9
48
147
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
20
0.4
WSW
18
Energy kJ
30
106
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
7
1.5
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
7
1
W
7
1.1
W
6
1.1
W
6
1.4
W
7
2.2
W
8
2
WSW
13
1.5
W
7
Energy kJ
251
218
73
97
101
83
167
612
1359
202
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
2
2
1
4
4
5
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
0
13
13
13
0
0
0
0
108
248
108
108
251
203
0
24
251
251
248
87
239
Best forecast wave conditions in Taranaki
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
6
5
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
1
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
6
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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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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