Surf Forecasts:
Fitzroy Beach surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 3,024 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fitzroy Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it for Fitzroy Beach. The water temp is around 57°, which is right about average for this time of year – nothin’ unusual.
We start off on Wednesday, the 12th, with a tiny 2ft swell out of the WS’W, but it’s got a long 16-second period. The wind is a light cross-off from the ENE, so it’s clean. The energy is low (316), so you’ll be huntin’ for the little ones. Good for a stretch.
Thursday the 13th picks up to 4ft from the WNW in the morning, clean with a light cross-off. The period drops to 10 seconds, so it’s a bit more short-period, but still fun. The afternoon gets a little choppy with a cross-on breeze and 5ft – a bit marginal.
Friday the 14th is a good one. The morning has 4ft from the WS’W with a long 16-second period and a proper offshore wind from the SE. The energy is moderate (1035), and the surface is glassy. That’s a standout.
Saturday the 15th is the big day for the experienced guys. We’ve got 7ft to 7ft out of the WS’W, with a long period around 16-17 seconds. The wind is cross-off from the SSW, keepin’ it clean. The energy is strong (2351-2627). This is a solid groundswell – big sets, long waits. The best of the first week.
Sunday the 16th stays big – 7ft to 8ft – but now it’s a fresh offshore from the SSE. Still strong energy (2728-2347), but the wind is stronger, so it’s a bit more of a battle. Clean, though.
Monday the 17th morning is a gem: 5ft from the WS’W, a long 15-second period, and glassy. The energy is moderate (1261), and it’s mellow. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore breeze.
The rest of the week into the next week stays in the 3ft to 5ft range, with mostly clean mornings. Tuesday the 18th, Wednesday the 19th, and Thursday the 20th all have glassy or clean windows with moderate energy (754-1252). Consistent stuff.
Now the second week gets a bit sketchy. Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd drop to 2ft to 3ft, with the period down to 11-13 seconds. Energy is weak (194-383). The wind is cross-off in the mornings, so it’s longboard territory.
Monday the 24th brings a new pulse – 6ft from the W with a short 10-second period – but the wind is messy, so it’s not great.
The standout in the second week is Tuesday the 25th, but it’s a wild one. We’ve got 8ft from the WNW with a moderate 10-second period, and the energy is strong (2767). The wind is a cross-off from the ENE, so it’s clean. But the afternoon blows up to 12ft, and that’s too big for this spot – experts only. The morning is your window.
Wednesday the 26th is straight-up too big and messy with 12ft swell and a cross-on wind.
Thursday the 27th morning is a redemption: 8ft from the W with a 14-second period, and a gentle offshore from the SE. The energy is strong (2073), and it’s clean. Good for the brave.
Best on offer is Saturday the 15th for the big-wave crew, and Friday the 14th and Monday the 17th morning for the rest. The second week is a gamble, but the 25th and 27th mornings have potential.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 18 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 201 | 170 | 269 | 669 | 522 | 612 | 427 | 1564 | 2303 | 2460 | 1956 | 2472 | 2272 | 1091 | 811 | 697 | 917 | 754 | 829 | 509 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | cross | off | off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 9:31PM3.29m | 9:53AM3.14m | 10:16PM3.38m | 10:37AM3.20m | 10:57PM3.39m | 11:19AM3.18m | 11:37PM3.32m | 11:59AM3.11m | 00:16AM3.16m | 12:38PM2.98m | 00:55AM2.96m | 1:19PM2.81m | 1:35AM2.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:16PM0.08m | 3:47AM0.03m | 4:03PM-0.03m | 4:32AM-0.06m | 4:47PM-0.06m | 5:15AM-0.06m | 5:29PM-0.01m | 5:55AM0.01m | 6:11PM0.12m | 6:35AM0.16m | 6:52PM0.31m | 7:15AM0.35m | 7:34PM0.53m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 58 | 170 | 269 | 669 | 469 | 231 | 214 | 1564 | 2303 | 2460 | 1956 | 2472 | 2272 | 1091 | 811 | 697 | 917 | 754 | 829 | 509 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | N 6 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | — | WSW 8 | — | SSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 201 | 131 | 55 | 376 | 522 | 612 | 330 | 99 | 48 | — | 256 | — | 75 | 328 | 450 | 300 | — | — | — | 269 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WSW 19 | WSW 14 | N 5 | WSW 13 | W 19 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 57 | 74 | 116 | 19 | 67 | 192 | 427 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | — | S 9 | SSE 4 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 145 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 167 | — | 256 | 28 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 151 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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