Fitzroy Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.05° S 174.10° E

Fitzroy Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fitzroy Beach sea temperature is
13.9°C
0.3° 

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 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 3 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,220 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s 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 Saturday (Oct 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 3rd Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 3rd Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 29th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sat night, light winds from the E by Sun night).

Tuesday
29
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Monday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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3220
972
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1161
1178
508
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513
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320
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
12:04PM3.23m
00:20AM3.20m
12:44PM3.16m
1:02AM3.07m
1:28PM3.03m
1:49AM2.88m
2:19PM2.86m
2:45AM2.66m
3:22PM2.68m
3:56AM2.47m
4:42PM2.56m
5:25AM2.40m
6:09PM2.59m
Low Tide
6:16PM0.08m
6:36AM0.05m
6:59PM0.19m
7:20AM0.19m
7:47PM0.35m
8:10AM0.38m
8:44PM0.54m
9:10AM0.58m
9:53PM0.71m
10:23AM0.73m
11:14PM0.77m
11:44AM0.75m
00:34AM0.69m
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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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