Surf Forecasts:
Fitzroy Beach surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 4,429 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s 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 (Jul 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fitzroy Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.
We’ve got a mixed bag on the cards for Fitzroy Beach. The first couple of days are a bit of a write-off, with moderate cross-shore winds and a lumpy sea state. The real standout starts to shape up from the morning of Sunday, 19 July. That’s where the magic happens. The swell is a solid 5 feet, pushing in from the WSW with a very long period of 16 seconds, giving the waves some serious grunt and shape. The wind is a light offshore breeze, making for clean conditions. The combined wave energy is substantial (1852), so you’ll feel the power. This is the pick of the period for the experienced surfer – the 5 feet is just right for a good session, and that long period groundswell will line up nicely on the point. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The following Monday morning, 20 July, is another treat. The swell drops back slightly to 6 feet, but the wind goes glassy from the ENE, with just a slight air moving. The wave energy is still moderate (1227), and the waves will be clean and smooth. It’s a great option for a more relaxed paddle.
Towards the end of the month, on Saturday, 25 July, there’s a significant pulse of swell coming in at 8 feet, but it’s a short-period windswell (9 seconds) and the wind goes onshore, so expect messy conditions. This one is more for the experts and even then, it’s not ideal. The real monster swell hits on Thursday, 31 July, with a huge 12 feet from the west and a 13-second period. The wave energy is massive (4037), but the wind is cross-shore and the swell is too big for most at this break – it’s a warning for the experienced only. The final day, 1 August, sees the same 12 feet swell, but with glassy conditions from the east, making it a very tempting but dangerous proposition for the brave.
Between the 23rd and 24th of July, there’s a gap with poor conditions and strong onshore winds. The swell is small and the wind is against you, so it’s a good time to check the wax and stay on the beach.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
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 kJ | 1902 | 1091 | 2665 | 1471 | 1292 | 1275 | 4429 | 1194 | 1512 | 1452 | 1223 | 1003 | 722 | 484 | 476 | 320 | 180 | 123 | 88 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 11:20PM3.38m | 11:43AM3.12m | 00:06AM3.31m | 12:29PM3.03m | 00:50AM3.17m | 1:14PM2.90m | 1:34AM2.98m | 2:01PM2.74m | 2:20AM2.77m | 2:51PM2.59m | 3:10AM2.57m | 3:46PM2.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:39AM-0.00m | 5:54PM0.02m | 6:26AM0.06m | 6:41PM0.14m | 7:12AM0.19m | 7:27PM0.32m | 7:58AM0.35m | 8:15PM0.52m | 8:45AM0.53m | 9:06PM0.72m | 9:36AM0.69m | 10:03PM0.88m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | — | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | — | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 1902 | 1091 | — | 1471 | 1292 | 1275 | — | 1194 | 1512 | 1452 | 1223 | 1003 | 722 | 484 | 476 | 320 | 180 | 123 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 10 | SSW 7 | W 19 | W 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 146 | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 29 | 28 | 59 | 51 | 44 | 88 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 22 | W 20 | S 6 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 42 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 8 | WSW 15 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 17 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 270 | 2665 | 716 | 638 | 454 | 4429 | 512 | 284 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 104 | 80 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 261 | 245 | 245 | 245 | 178 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 98 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
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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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