Surf Forecasts:
Fitzroy Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,014 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fitzroy Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into the surf outlook for Fitzroy Beach. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the back half of this run has some real firepower.
The first few days are a write-off, I’m not gonna lie. Saturday the 8th and Monday the 10th are a total mess with choppy, cross-onshore winds and poor surf. Sunday the 9th sees a big jump in size—a 10ft and 7ft NW swell—but the wind is onshore and the conditions are just marginal. Not worth paddling out for.
We finally get a clean window on Tuesday morning the 11th. A 4ft WSW groundswell with a 13-second period and light cross-offshore winds will make for some clean lines. The combined energy is moderate. It’s not huge, but it’s the first real chance to get wet.
The standout period kicks off from Friday the 14th. Friday morning delivers a clean 3ft WSW groundswell with a 16-second period and light cross-offshore breeze. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. The conditions are set to be very good.
But the real highlight, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Saturday the 15th. A 8ft W swell rolls in with an 11-second period under clear skies and a light cross-offshore wind. The combined wave energy is strong. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell direction is a solid match for the break. If you’re an intermediate or better, get on it early.
Sunday the 16th is not for the faint of heart. A massive 10ft to 12ft WSW groundswell with a 16-second period piles in, with combined energy readings through the roof. This is expert-only territory—the swell is too big for most. The morning might be clean, but the afternoon gets a cross-chop.
After that, conditions settle into a nice rhythm. Tuesday the 18th, Wednesday the 19th morning (glassy, 4ft, 13-second period), Thursday the 20th morning, and Friday the 21st morning all offer clean, very good surf with swell in the 4ft to 6ft range and light winds. The 21st in particular sees a 4ft WSW groundswell with a 15-second period and moderate offshore winds from the SE—clean and punchy.
The run closes out with Sunday the 23rd morning looking very good again: 4ft WSW groundswell, 15-second period, light cross-offshore breeze, and clean conditions.
So, the best on offer is Saturday the 15th for the experienced crew, and the long run of clean mornings from the 18th to the 23rd is a solid, consistent stretch for everyone else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 18 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WSW 17 | WSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 276 | 250 | 212 | 422 | 1632 | 738 | 311 | 575 | 612 | 557 | 408 | 326 | 260 | 307 | 201 | 206 | 307 | 414 | 348 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:34AM2.53m | 5:24PM2.58m | 5:57AM2.55m | 6:42PM2.71m | 7:12AM2.68m | 7:47PM2.91m | 8:14AM2.85m | 8:43PM3.12m | 9:06AM3.02m | 9:31PM3.29m | 9:53AM3.14m | 10:16PM3.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:28PM0.76m | 11:04AM0.65m | 11:46PM0.73m | 12:18PM0.59m | 00:59AM0.59m | 1:26PM0.43m | 2:03AM0.39m | 2:24PM0.25m | 2:58AM0.19m | 3:16PM0.08m | 3:47AM0.03m | 4:03PM-0.03m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 16 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | N 6 | N 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 276 | 250 | 212 | 364 | 1632 | 738 | 247 | 575 | 612 | 557 | 408 | 326 | 142 | 97 | 159 | 206 | 307 | 342 | 254 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 15 | W 9 | WSW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 7 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 18 |
| kJ | 46 | 43 | 123 | 422 | 318 | 306 | 178 | 98 | 52 | 96 | 43 | 23 | 260 | 307 | 201 | 174 | 156 | 414 | 348 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 19 | WSW 19 | SW 12 | N 14 | W 19 | WSW 12 | WSW 17 | — | N 12 | NNW 7 | WSW 22 | W 20 | WSW 7 | — | WNW 12 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | W 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 7 | 71 | 37 | 4 | 267 | 158 | 311 | — | 3 | 21 | 156 | 204 | 9 | — | 52 | 75 | 182 | 31 | 44 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 21 | 159 | — | — | — | 284 | 163 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 95 | 46 | 59 | 265 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 87 | 51 | 51 | 106 | 108 | 63 | 98 | 234 | 234 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 51 | 6 | 51 | 103 | 51 |
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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).
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