Fitzroy Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at Fitzroy Beach are a real mixed bag, with plenty of periods you’ll wanna sit out. The first week is mostly a write-off, but there’s a couple of windows that’ll get your hopes up, especially if you’re an experienced hand.

The first decent chance rolls in on Saturday the 5th – morning and afternoon both see a solid 8 ft to 10 ft of swell from the WSW, with a 14-second period. That’s got some serious energy behind it (3051 to 3859), but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s only marginal at best. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Then Monday the 7th is a big one – the morning brings a 12 ft W swell with a 10-second period (2788 energy), but it’s flagged as too big for this break. Cross-onshore wind doesn’t help. The afternoon eases a bit to 8 ft, but still messy. A strong no-go for most.

The real standout comes Wednesday the 11th – this is the best you’ll see. The morning has a 4 ft WSW swell with a 20-second period (1559 energy), and the wind is a moderate offshore from the SSE, keeping it clean. Afternoon gets even better: 5 ft, 18-second period (1752 energy), with a light S wind that’s cross-offshore and clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers – the long period means better-shaped waves, but at a beach break it might be a bit straight, so pick your peak. Crowds are likely here, so get in early.

Saturday the 12th is also worth a paddle – morning’s 5 ft, 17-second swell (1203 energy) with a gentle offshore from the SSE, and afternoon’s 4 ft, 16-second swell (1102 energy) with a light cross-offshore wind. Clean, clean, clean. Not the biggest, but fun.

Now, there’s a gap from the 13th into the 15th where it’s all cross-onshore and choppy, with swell dropping to 2 ft-4 ft – not worth your time.

Then Sunday the 13th morning throws a curveball: 12 ft from the NNW, 10-second period (3141 energy), with glassy conditions. But it’s too big for this break, so only for the bravest experts.

The final big call is Wednesday the 16th – a massive 15 ft WSW swell, 18-second period (12760 energy) in the morning, and 15 ft again in the afternoon (10836 energy). Clean in the morning, but this is giant stuff – only for the hardcore, and even then, it’s dicey. Winds are light, but the size is overwhelming.

Thursday the 17th morning looks glassy again with a 12 ft WSW swell (5013 energy), but same story – too big for most.

Overall, the best on offer is Wednesday the 11th and Saturday the 12th – those are your windows. The rest is either too big, too windy, or too small. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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