Surf Forecasts:
Fitzroy Beach surf forecast from 3 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 6,513 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s 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 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be 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 Monday (Jun 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 8th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fitzroy Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 89mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 10 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
234 | 195 | 343 | 78 | 342 | 574 | 1404 | 1236 | 1328 | 497 | 459 | 486 | 2232 | 3399 | 2285 | 1571 | 2351 | 1896 | 1845 | 1230 | 2923 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 11:24AM2.71m | 11:47PM2.84m | 12:03PM2.65m | 00:27AM2.77m | 12:44PM2.57m | 1:08AM2.71m | 1:29PM2.50m | 1:53AM2.65m | 2:18PM2.45m | 2:42AM2.62m | 3:14PM2.44m | 3:37AM2.61m | 4:14PM2.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:35PM0.49m | 6:03AM0.58m | 6:14PM0.54m | 6:44AM0.63m | 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 | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 28 | 24 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 9 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | W 21 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 17 |
234 | 195 | 343 | 78 | 44 | 18 | 18 | 1236 | 1328 | 497 | 459 | 486 | 204 | 122 | 317 | 1571 | 2351 | 1896 | 1845 | 782 | 2923 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | NW 7 | W 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 24 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SSW 21 |
92 | 7 | 31 | 78 | 21 | 21 | 11 | 44 | 40 | 355 | 450 | 279 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 1082 | 1230 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WSW 16 | N 12 | — | N 11 | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
18 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 37 | 22 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 8 | — | NNW 5 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | — | — | — |
— | 178 | — | 44 | 342 | 574 | 1404 | — | — | — | — | 213 | 2232 | 3399 | 2285 | 1221 | 1238 | 1390 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 241 | 98 | 108 | 234 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 87 | 108 | 234 | 214 | 2 | 108 | 245 | 214 | 251 | 108 | 108 | 103 | 0 |
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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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