
Surf Forecasts:
Fortunes Rocks Beach surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with 62 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fortunes Rocks Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Fortunes Rocks Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fortunes Rocks Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the beach. Let's be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. The only real glimmer of hope is right at the very end of the window.
We're looking at a long, dry stretch here. From now right through to the 22nd of August, there's just nothing worth wetting your wetsuit for. The swell is tiny, the winds are messy, and it's all just a whole lot of "poor surf conditions." It's a proper blank run for Fortunes Rocks Beach.
There's a little pulse of energy showing up on the Saturday afternoon of the 22nd. The swell is coming up to 6ft from the SE, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined wave energy is a solid 240 (moderate energy), which is the most we've seen in the whole forecast. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the WNW, which is a major positive. Those waves will be clean and lined up. But, that 6ft is heading into the "a bit big for beginners" territory, and the short period means it'll be a bit dumpy and fast. It's a sandbar, so it's exposed to the swell, but with that short period it might be a bit of a closeout. Still, if you're an intermediate who's been waiting for *anything*, this is your one shot. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
The day after, on the 23rd, the swell drops back down to 3ft, but the wind swings onshore and kills it.
So, here's the bottom line: the only standout, the only red dot on the calendar, is Saturday afternoon, the 22nd of August. It's not a classic, but it's the best we've got. Don't expect much, and you might be pleasantly surprised.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SE 10 | S 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | E 14 | SE 14 | ESE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | SE 10 |
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9 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 62 | 28 | 18 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | off | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | off | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:25AM2.48m | 8:41PM3.05m | 9:32AM2.57m | 9:45PM3.14m | 10:32AM2.70m | 10:44PM3.23m | 11:27AM2.83m | 11:39PM3.27m | 12:17PM2.94m | 00:31AM3.25m | 1:05PM2.99m | 1:21AM3.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:05AM0.03m | 2:13PM0.27m | 3:11AM-0.07m | 3:18PM0.18m | 4:11AM-0.19m | 4:20PM0.06m | 5:06AM-0.28m | 5:16PM-0.04m | 5:57AM-0.33m | 6:10PM-0.11m | 6:45AM-0.31m | 7:01PM-0.13m | |||||||
— | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
7:54 | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 4 | SE 10 | S 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | S 6 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 4 |
6 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 28 | 18 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 14 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 10 | S 5 | ESE 10 | SSE 8 |
9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 9 | SE 10 | S 6 | — | — | — | S 7 | E 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 11 | SE 14 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 10 |
— | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 2 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 3 | SW 2 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | S 3 | S 5 | — | W 3 | NW 3 | W 3 | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 62 | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 223 | 290 | 468 | 241 | 578 | 576 | 337 | 310 | 337 | 571 | 571 | 1774 | 27 | 248 | 571 | 448 | 296 | 1113 | 249 |
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Information about the Fortunes Rocks Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fortunes Rocks Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fortunes Rocks Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fortunes Rocks 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 (Fortunes Rocks 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 Fortunes Rocks 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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