Friendly Beaches Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real action kicks off on Monday the 20th of July at Friendly Beaches. It’s not huge, but the conditions are sweet. You’re looking at a 3ft, 11-second NE groundswell with glassy conditions. The water temp is about average for this time of year. The wave energy is moderate (276), so it’ll be fun but not firing. This is a tricky exposed beach break, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every minute. This one’s for the advanced crew only.

Tuesday the 21st holds similar energy, with the swell nudging up to 4ft from the NE, still that 11-second period. Glassy conditions again in the afternoon with a 3 mph offshore breeze. The energy picks up a bit (414) in the morning. It’s clean, but again, it’s inconsistent, so you’ll need to be patient.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are a write-off. The wind is up, the swell drops off, and the quality goes out the window. You can forget about those days.

Now, Friday the 24th of July is where things get interesting. A 5ft S swell comes through with a 9 mph cross-offshore breeze, and the energy jumps to 820. That’s moderate to strong energy, and it’s going to produce some proper waves. This is the first standout of the forecast. The morning session is the pick, with clean conditions and solid swell. It’s an exposed beach, so it’ll be a bit raw, but for the advanced surfer, this is the one to circle.

Saturday the 25th keeps the swell going, 6ft from the S in the morning, but the period drops to 9 seconds. Still clean, still good. The energy is 482, so it’s solid. It’s another good day, but nothing beats the Friday session.

We hit a flat spell from Sunday the 26th right through to Wednesday the 29th. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak, and the conditions are ordinary. A few days of small, weak waves, nothing to get excited about.

Then, on Thursday the 30th of July, the ocean wakes up. A massive 12ft S swell rolls in. The energy is off the charts at 2462. This is serious, heavy, and dangerous. The wind is offshore, so it’ll be clean, but this is purely for experts only. It’s way too big for anyone else. If you’re not a pro, stay on the beach.

Friday the 31st of July is still pumping, with 8ft to 10ft S swell. The morning is the pick with a 9 mph offshore wind and energy at 1286. This is still big, powerful, and for experts only. The afternoon swell is too big again.

Saturday the 1st of August is the best of the second week for the average experienced surfer. The swell drops to a manageable 7ft, still from the S, with a light offshore wind. The energy is strong (808) and the waves will be clean and lined up. This is a proper day for anyone confident in the water.

From Sunday the 2nd of August onwards, the swell fades. The energy drops, the wind turns messy, and we’re back to small, average conditions through to the end of the forecast.

So, to wrap it up: the true standout is Friday the 24th of July. Saturday the 1st of August is the best of the later week. The big stuff on the 30th and 31st is for the hardcore only.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty.

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