Surf Forecasts:
Fortunes Rocks Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, S swell with 53 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fortunes Rocks Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Fortunes Rocks Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fortunes Rocks Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fortunes Rocks Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey everyone, Rusty here. Let’s not beat around the bush – this forecast is a tough one. We’re looking at a solid stretch of flatness before anything worthwhile shows up.
For the next week and a half, there’s just nothing doing. Swell heights stay under about 2ft, with weak energy readings mostly in the single digits to low twenties. We get a few glassy windows, like on the 9th and the 12th, but there’s no swell at all to go with them. The water is running a bit cold for the season at 63°F, which is worth noting. On the 16th, a bump tries to fill in, but a strong 19 km/h onshore wind blows it out completely, making it a mess.
The one day that stands out is Monday, the 17th. Finally, we get some real swell, with the energy jumping to 294. We’re looking at a 6ft SSE groundswell with a short 7-second period, and critically, the wind goes offshore from the NW at 12 km/h. That’s the window. Fortunes Rocks Beach, a fairly consistent sandbar, will be the place to be. The swell direction is a bit off the E optimum, but the clean conditions and size will make it work. This is the day to get your fix, as it’s a real peaky beach break. Just be aware that with this short period, it could be a bit sectiony.
After that, it’s back to the flatness. The swell drops right off, and we’re left with tiny leftovers and mixed winds. It’s a long stretch of nothing, but when a spot is fairly consistent like this one, it usually doesn’t stay this poor for long. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out, but for now, expect a long wait.
Keep the faith,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | S 4 | SSE 5 |
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 kJ | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 28 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:27PM2.93m | 7:15AM2.44m | 7:33PM2.97m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:56AM0.09m | 1:05PM0.31m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | S 3 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 9 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 10 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 14 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 9 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | S 6 | E 8 | E 11 | S 7 | SE 10 | S 8 | — | — | — | E 15 | E 14 | SE 14 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | SE 13 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 7 | — | 7 | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 2 | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | W 3 | WNW 2 | — | — | S 3 | SW 3 | — | S 4 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 28 | 24 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 9 | 45 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2079 | 230 | 290 | 464 | 225 | 245 | 170 | 290 | 706 | 2792 | 27 | 310 | 350 | 310 | 456 | 1178 | 569 | 1137 | 571 | 27 |
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