Surf Forecasts:
Friendly Beaches surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with 825 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Friendly Beaches in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM. 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 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Friendly Beaches over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what Friendly Beaches has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
It's a bit of a slow start, to be honest. We're looking at a long stretch here with not a lot of quality on the menu. The first real standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, is the Sunday morning of September 27th. That's the day the stars align. We've got a solid 8ft south swell, and with that light WNW offshore wind at just 3 mph, it's going to be glassy perfection. The wave energy is very strong at 1638. It's a big one though, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. Beginners, stay on the beach for this one.
Now, let's walk through the rest. The first few days are pretty average. Sunday morning (September 13th) has some small 3ft south swell with glassy conditions, making for a clean but small session (moderate energy of 206). The water's a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 57°F. Monday afternoon the 14th shows a pulse of 5ft from the north with a decent offshore wind, but the period is a short 7 seconds. That energy is moderate (337). Tuesday the 15th drops right off.
We get a bit of a pulse on the 16th with an 8ft south swell Wednesday morning, but the wind is a messy cross-off and the period is short at 8 seconds. It's punchy but not clean. The combined energy is strong (961), but the conditions just aren't there for a great paddle session. Thursday the 17th afternoon sees a small clean-up with 4ft south swell and glassy conditions (moderate energy of 227). Friday the 18th morning has a nice 3ft south groundswell with a long 16-second period and light winds. That's a solid option, with very good conditions forecast and strong energy (510). That long period means the waves will have some serious push, but at a beach break like this, they might break a bit straight, so pick your peak wisely.
After that, we're into a bit of a lull until that big Sunday on the 27th. The weekend of the 20th is blown out with strong winds. The 22nd has some decent swell from the south with a very long 19-second period, but the conditions are only marginal and the energy is strong (841). The 27th morning is your gold mine. That 8ft south swell with light offshore wind is the best call of the entire forecast. The following Monday the 28th drops right off to tiny, weak waves (73).
So, to sum it up: the real standout is Sunday, September 27th at Friendly Beaches. Get on it. The rest is a mix of small clean waves or bigger, messier swells. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | S 11 | S 10 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | NNE 7 | S 13 | S 14 | S 15 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | N 7 | N 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 155 | 104 | 53 | 51 | 194 | 43 | 55 | 95 | 39 | 825 | 623 | 373 | 280 | 214 | 822 | 502 | 377 | 155 | 100 | 233 | 139 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:47PM1.02m | 10:05AM1.14m | 10:43PM0.93m | 10:41AM1.14m | 11:42PM0.87m | 11:20AM1.13m | 00:44AM0.82m | 12:02PM1.11m | 1:50AM0.79m | 12:48PM1.09m | 2:55AM0.79m | 1:39PM1.08m | 3:54AM0.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:45PM0.34m | 3:45AM0.37m | 4:38PM0.32m | 4:20AM0.46m | 5:32PM0.31m | 4:56AM0.53m | 6:26PM0.31m | 5:35AM0.59m | 7:21PM0.32m | 6:20AM0.63m | 8:17PM0.32m | 7:12AM0.66m | 9:11PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 4 | -1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 20 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | NNE 6 | N 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | S 15 | S 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | N 7 | S 11 |
| kJ | 155 | 104 | 42 | 13 | 113 | 36 | 39 | 39 | 30 | 113 | 112 | 373 | 280 | 214 | 822 | 502 | 377 | 155 | 100 | 107 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | S 8 | NNE 7 | S 13 | S 14 | S 15 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | S 15 | S 16 | NE 12 | NE 13 | N 8 | N 6 | SSW 8 | SE 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
| kJ | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 12 | 43 | 55 | 95 | 39 | 8 | 8 | 110 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 20 | 7 | 97 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | E 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | S 18 | N 12 | NE 13 | NE 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 14 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 21 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 8 | — | W 3 | — | W 3 | — | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 |
| kJ | 9 | 59 | 53 | 51 | 194 | 130 | 42 | 64 | 527 | 825 | 623 | — | 6 | — | 6 | — | 56 | 45 | 80 | 233 | 139 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 16 | 34 | 110 | 93 | 529 | 34 | 989 | 20 | 185 | 118 | 20 | 40 | 40 | 20 | 93 | 469 | 125 | 34 | 16 | 110 |
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