Friendly Beaches Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s in store for Friendly Beaches. This is an exposed, advanced spot that’s inconsistent, so it’s not the kind of break that’s always pumping. We’ve got a 16-day window, and honestly, there’s a bit of a slow start before we get into the good stuff.

The first few days are pretty ordinary. Wednesday, September 2nd, is a write-off with tiny 1ft swell from the SSE and a light cross-off breeze. The wave energy is weak (68), so it’s just not worth the paddle. Thursday the 3rd has a bit more size, 4ft from the north, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit messy and fat. The wind is offshore, so it’ll be clean, but not really exciting.

Friday the 4th is similar with 2ft S swell, clean but small. Saturday the 5th sees a bump in size to 5ft from the NNE, but the period is still a short 7 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (373). The wind is cross-off, so it’s rideable, but nothing to write home about.

Now, here’s the standout. If you’re an experienced surfer, the morning of Sunday, September 6th is your window. The swell is a solid 8ft from the south, with a 9-second period and a massive combined energy of 1333, which is very strong. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSW, and the forecast calls for excellent conditions. This is a powerful, heavy day, and it’s only for the well-prepared. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.

The following week is a mixed bag. Monday the 7th drops right back to 2ft. Tuesday the 8th morning has a fun 5ft NNE swell, but by the afternoon, the swell jumps to a massive 10ft from the NNE, which is too big for this break even with offshore wind. The 9th of September is a write-off with strong SW winds making it messy. Then, the morning of Thursday, September 10th, brings another excellent session for experienced surfers: 6ft from the south with a long 13-second period, creating a very strong combined energy of 1241. The wind is a light cross-off, so it will be clean and powerful. This is a proper groundswell, so it’ll have some real push.

The morning of Friday, September 11th, is a real treat. The swell is 7ft from the south with an 8-second period, and the wind is glassy. That’s a rare combination. The combined energy is 612, so it’s a solid, fun size. It’s a great option for the experienced crew.

After that, the surf goes quiet again. The 12th, 13th, and 14th have poor conditions. The 14th afternoon has a massive 10ft S swell, but it’s too big and onshore. The 15th and 16th are small and poor. The final day, the 17th, offers a tiny 2ft S swell with offshore wind, but it’s just a small, clean wave to finish the period.

So, to sum it up: the best bets are the morning of Sunday the 6th and the morning of Thursday the 10th for big, powerful, clean surf. The glassy morning of Friday the 11th is also a winner. For the rest, it’s mostly small or too big. Hang in there, the forecasts can change.

Rusty

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