Friendly Beaches Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, your local surf reporter. Let’s get into what’s on the table at Friendly Beaches.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up over the next couple of weeks. The start looks quiet, but there’s some real promise later on if you’re patient. This is an exposed East-coast setup, so it needs the right direction to fire. Water temps are about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

The first real chance for a surf kicks off on Sunday, September 13. It’s not big, with a clean 2.6ft south swell rolling in at 11 seconds, giving us moderate energy (206). The wind is light and cross-off, so the surface will be tidy. Expect small but workable waves. That carries into the afternoon with the same vibe – 2.3ft from the south, similar period, still clean. Not a stand-out, but a pleasant start to the week.

Monday, September 14, the morning drops off into some ordinary conditions. A short 3.3ft north swell at only 5 seconds (92 energy) is pretty weak. Afternoon is better though: the wind goes offshore from the WNW at 20 km/h, and there’s a 4.3ft north swell with a 6-second period (211 energy). The offshore breeze will clean it right up, making for some fun, punchy waves despite the short period.

Tuesday, September 15, is a write-off for surfing. We’ve got a tiny 1.6ft south swell off a long 14-second period (148 energy) in the morning, but the wind is strong and cross-off at 25 km/h, making it very ordinary. Fading to 1.3ft in the afternoon with similar wind – not worth paddling out.

Wednesday, September 16, things get a bit too heavy for most. The morning sees a 8.2ft south swell at 8 seconds, packing a lot of energy (974). That’s expert territory – too big for beginners. The wind is cross-off around 25 km/h, so it’ll be raw and challenging. Afternoon stays similar at 7.5ft, but the wind goes side-shore, creating some chop. Only for the brave.

Thursday, September 17, the swell drops back to a clean 4.3ft south groundswell at 9 seconds (296). Morning offshore wind from the WSW at 10 km/h makes it a nice, rideable option. Good for a session. The afternoon gets messy though, with onshore winds ruining it.

Friday, September 18, kicks off with glassy, clean 3.0ft south swell at a very long 15-second period (360). That’s classic groundswell – longer lines and better shape, though the long period might make it a bit straight at this beach. The offshore goes glassy in the morning, so it’s a beauty. Afternoon stays clean with a 2.6ft south swell at 16 seconds (332) and light cross-off wind. A solid day.

Saturday, September 19, is more ordinary in the morning with a tiny 1.6ft south long-period swell (127). Later in the afternoon, the wind goes offshore as a 5.2ft north swell at 7 seconds (387) arrives. Decent waves but short period, so not top-tier.

Now, Sunday, September 20 through Tuesday morning, September 22, are mostly small and poor to marginal. Monday the 21st is flat with tiny 1.3ft waves – not worth it.

Here’s where it gets interesting. On Tuesday, September 22, the morning serves up a punchy 6.2ft south swell at 10 seconds, with a massive 1216 energy reading – strong and powerful. There’s only a tiny wind from the SSE at 5 km/h, so it’s virtually glassy with just a few ripples. That’s a serious standout session for experienced surfers, though the long period could make it tricky at this beach. Definitely the best on offer so far.

Wednesday, September 23, the morning is glassy with a 3.3ft south swell at 10 seconds (276). Clean and fun for intermediate paddlers. Afternoon gets onshore, so get it in the morning.

Thursday, September 24, is another standout. Both morning and afternoon see clean 2.0ft south swell with a very long 18-20 second period (around 294-330 energy). The

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