Friendly Beaches Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.01° S 148.28° E

Issued: 9 am 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Friendly Beaches sea temperature is
15.1° C

1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Friendly Beaches surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Friendly Beaches surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, SSE swell with 543 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NNE 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Friendly Beaches in the next 16 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 16th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 19th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 20th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Friendly Beaches over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
2
2
2
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
10
0.9
NNE
6
0.9
NE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.6
S
8
0.5
NE
10
0.6
S
10
1.3
N
6
0.6
S
14
0.7
NE
12
1
NNE
8
1.1
NE
11
2.4
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.5
S
15
0.9
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
11
0.4
S
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
98
74
77
32
60
51
52
78
104
142
147
133
254
543
310
96
113
352
196
81
96
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
5
SSE
5
NNE
5
N
5
NNE
5
WNW
10
N
15
N
5
WNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
SW
20
S
15
S
5
SSE
0
ENE
5
E
5
W
5
WSW
5
ESE
5
WNW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
off
glassy
off
High Tide
8:43PM1.47m
10:47AM0.93m
9:39PM1.42m
11:43AM0.94m
10:35PM1.35m
12:37PM0.97m
11:32PM1.24m
1:27PM1.01m
00:31AM1.11m
2:13PM1.05m
1:32AM0.99m
2:55PM1.09m
2:37AM0.89m
Low Tide
2:23PM0.57m
4:07AM-0.10m
3:22PM0.59m
5:01AM-0.07m
4:25PM0.60m
5:53AM-0.00m
5:33PM0.60m
6:41AM0.08m
6:45PM0.59m
7:26AM0.18m
7:58PM0.56m
8:06AM0.27m
9:09PM0.51m
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light rain
rain showers
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
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4:40
4:40
4:40
4:40
4:40
4:40
4:42
 mm
8
4
1
2
Temp °C
11
12
12
14
17
15
16
18
15
16
14
11
11
11
10
11
11
10
12
11
10
Feels °C
11
11
11
14
17
14
15
15
14
13
12
8
6
7
7
9
9
8
9
9
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
6
0.9
NNE
6
0.9
NE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
6
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
10
1
NNE
6
0.8
NNE
6
0.8
NNE
6
1
NNE
8
1.1
NE
11
0.9
NE
9
0.6
NNE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
E
6
0.9
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
91
74
77
32
42
31
49
78
65
38
47
133
254
112
47
96
44
352
196
81
73
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
NE
10
0.5
NE
10
0.5
NE
10
0.6
NE
11
0.7
NE
12
0.7
NE
11
0.2
S
16
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.8
E
6
0.7
SSE
7
0.7
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.4
ENE
6
Energy kJ
98
49
16
31
21
51
52
51
53
104
147
133
19
81
69
44
55
39
29
21
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.3
ENE
4
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
S
11
0.1
E
14
0.5
S
9
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.5
NE
9
0.5
S
15
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
S
18
Energy kJ
8
6
20
2
33
35
38
4
41
142
119
59
48
19
16
38
113
46
37
35
96
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
7
0.1
NW
4
0.9
NNE
4
1
NNE
4
1.3
N
6
0.8
N
6
0.9
NNE
6
0.9
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
8
Energy kJ
60
1
29
40
104
39
68
163
543
310
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
93
34
34
93
34
34
110
110
16
16
16
16
368
69
40
16
16
16
16
16
34
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
4
2
1
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
5
7
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
6
6
6
6
7
4
5
4
9
8
6
5
5
5
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Information about the Friendly Beaches Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Friendly Beaches provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Friendly Beaches can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Friendly Beaches 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 (Friendly Beaches) 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 Friendly Beaches 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.

Friendly Beaches is 114 km (71 miles) from Launceston. If you plan a holiday in East Coast of Tasmania, look for hotels and other accommodation in Launceston. Launceston has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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