Fitzroy Beach Surf Break
Lat Long: 39.05° S 174.10° E

Fitzroy Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Fitzroy Beach

Issued: 5 pm 05 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fitzroy Beach sea temperature is
16.6° C

1.3°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 5 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 7,004 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s 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 Sunday (Jun 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 7th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 9th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 9th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Fri
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
2
1
1
!
4
4
4
4
3
2
4
3
4
2
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)
2.4
WNW
10
3
NW
9
2.1
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
2.5
WSW
8
2.1
WSW
8
2.2
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
20
2
WSW
18
2.2
WSW
17
3.5
WSW
16
1.8
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
16
2.2
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
15
2
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1126
1528
766
573
746
545
875
660
2519
2660
7004
1654
3698
3079
2122
1801
1556
942
743
1675
1161
Wind (km/h)
35
NNW
25
NNW
20
WNW
15
W
30
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
25
WSW
35
WSW
25
SW
10
SE
5
SSE
5
S
5
E
5
WSW
20
SW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
S
5
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
1:08AM2.71m
1:29PM2.50m
1:53AM2.65m
2:18PM2.45m
2:42AM2.62m
3:14PM2.44m
3:37AM2.61m
4:14PM2.48m
4:36AM2.64m
5:17PM2.57m
5:37AM2.71m
6:17PM2.71m
6:37AM2.81m
Low Tide
6:56PM0.61m
7:29AM0.67m
7:41PM0.68m
8:17AM0.69m
8:31PM0.73m
9:09AM0.68m
9:26PM0.75m
10:05AM0.64m
10:26PM0.74m
11:03AM0.56m
11:27PM0.67m
12:01PM0.45m
00:28AM0.55m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:35
7:35
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:39
<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
12
15
3
2
Temp °C
17
16
15
15
13
14
14
14
15
15
13
14
14
12
11
13
11
12
14
11
13
Feels °C
12
12
12
12
7
13
10
9
9
9
6
12
12
9
10
12
7
11
11
8
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
WNW
10
0.4
SW
13
2.1
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.6
NW
9
1.2
W
9
2.2
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
20
2
WSW
18
2.2
WSW
17
2.5
WSW
9
2.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
16
2.2
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
15
2
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
Energy kJ
1122
40
766
573
440
235
875
660
2519
2660
1090
3698
3079
2122
1801
1556
942
743
1675
1161
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
1.6
W
10
1.5
W
11
0.2
WSW
18
1.1
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
1.8
WSW
16
0.2
W
24
0.7
WSW
20
1
WSW
18
Energy kJ
44
480
498
33
222
138
99
39
1654
44
395
662
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.2
W
24
Energy kJ
39
23
82
43
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
NNW
9
3
NW
9
2.5
WSW
8
2.1
WSW
8
2
WSW
9
2
WSW
8
2.3
WSW
8
3.5
WSW
16
Energy kJ
1126
1528
746
545
643
499
662
7004
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
4
1
1
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
108
108
108
235
178
0
149
13
251
251
178
0
0
0
0
13
13
0
55
0
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Taranaki
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
7
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
5
5
3
5
9
9
9
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
8
7
9
8
7
8
7
6
5
9
9
9
6
5
6
8
9
8
9
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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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