Surf Forecasts:
Friendly Beaches surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, S swell with 786 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Friendly Beaches this week:
The surf forecast for Friendly Beaches over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Friendly Beaches in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Friendly Beaches over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the beach. Let's have a look at what the charts are saying for Friendly Beaches.
The first stretch of the forecast is a bit of a tease, with a long, flat start. We've got a lot of waiting ahead before we see anything worthwhile. It's looking like a solid week of small and messy conditions to kick things off, so don't be in a rush.
The first real glimmer of hope arrives on Thursday the 10th. The morning is where it's at. We’re looking at a clean 5ft swell from the south, with the wind going light offshore out of the west at just 3 mph. That’s a recipe for some real clean lines. The combined energy is a solid 884 (moderate wave energy), and with that 10-second period, it’s got a bit of push behind it. That Thursday morning session is the standout of the whole 16-day run, no question. Friday morning the 11th holds in there too, with 5ft south swell and light cross-offshore winds.
After that little window, things get messy and pretty ordinary right through the middle of the month. The swell drops off, winds get fickle, and it’s all a bit average.
Looking further out, there’s another promising window on Saturday the 19th. The morning is looking very good again – a 6ft south swell, 10-second period, and light offshore winds from the south-southwest. The combined energy is pumping at 759 (moderate wave energy). That’s a solid, clean day in the making.
Be mindful that this spot is inconsistent and only for advanced surfers. If you’re a beginner, the 5ft swell on the 10th is right on the edge of your comfort zone, and definitely avoid the bigger stuff over 7ft later on. And a heads up, the water temp is 57°, which is a touch warmer than normal for September.
So, to wrap it up: your best bet is Thursday morning the 10th of September. Saturday the 19th is the long-range call, looking really promising but with less certainty. The rest of the time? A lot of waiting around.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 17 | S 16 | S 18 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | S 14 | S 15 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 123 | 384 | 628 | 474 | 394 | 396 | 526 | 363 | 237 | 226 | 190 | 177 | 141 | 94 | 90 | 146 | 239 | 51 | 93 | 17 | 209 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:13PM1.30m | 7:37AM1.00m | 7:07PM1.26m | 8:16AM1.05m | 8:00PM1.19m | 8:53AM1.09m | 8:53PM1.11m | 9:29AM1.12m | 9:47PM1.02m | 10:05AM1.14m | 10:43PM0.93m | 10:41AM1.14m | 11:42PM0.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:01PM0.51m | 1:12AM0.08m | 12:59PM0.46m | 1:54AM0.13m | 1:56PM0.42m | 2:33AM0.20m | 2:51PM0.37m | 3:10AM0.28m | 3:45PM0.34m | 3:45AM0.37m | 4:38PM0.32m | 4:20AM0.46m | 5:32PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 8 |
Feels °C | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 18 | S 18 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 14 | N 6 | S 14 | NNE 8 | S 9 |
| kJ | 76 | 384 | 628 | 474 | 394 | 396 | 526 | 282 | 196 | 200 | 190 | 177 | 141 | 94 | 40 | 14 | 18 | 51 | 93 | 11 | 209 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | E 13 | E 11 | S 16 | S 14 | N 4 | NE 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | S 9 | ENE 13 | NNE 7 | S 15 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 123 | 14 | 10 | 402 | 242 | 3 | 9 | 363 | 237 | 226 | 121 | 33 | 43 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 6 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 16 | — | E 10 | E 10 | NE 16 | N 8 | NE 15 | NE 17 | ENE 16 | ENE 16 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | S 14 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | — | 8 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 10 | — | N 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 394 | 534 | 736 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 55 | 90 | 146 | 239 | 148 | 286 | 297 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 678 | 1509 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 69 | 110 | 34 | 93 | 110 | 34 | 93 | 529 | 524 | 368 | 119 | 34 |
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