Friendly Beaches Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. We're looking at Friendly Beaches. The water's sitting at 57°F, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

We've got a bit of a slow start, but it kicks off proper on Friday the 24th morning. The swell is a solid 7ft from the south, with a period of 9 seconds, pushing a decent amount of energy (979). The wind is offshore from the west at 9 mph, so it's going to be clean. This is the pick of the first few days – a proper session on offer. That afternoon, the swell drops to 5ft, and the wind shifts a bit cross-off, so it's still surfable but not the standout.

Saturday the 25th keeps it going. Morning sees a 6ft south swell, 10-second period, with a light cross-off breeze. It's got good energy (733). The afternoon cleans up with a straight offshore wind from the west, a 5ft swell, and an 11-second period (585). That's a long period groundswell, which will be lining up nicely on the points.

Sunday the 26th is a drop-off, with the swell dwindling to under 3ft. Monday the 27th is small and weak, with a long-period 16-second SE swell, but barely any size (1ft). Not worth paddling out for.

Tuesday the 28th sees a pulse of 7ft from the north, but it's a short-period 7-second windswell, and it's messy with a strong cross-off wind. The water's going to be choppy. That's a pass.

Wednesday the 29th afternoon is a good shout. The swell is 6ft from the south, 10-second period, with a moderate cross-off breeze. The energy is high (633), and the conditions are set to be very good.

Thursday the 30th has a clean, offshore wind all day, but the swell is dropping from 4ft to 3ft. It's still fun, just not as powerful.

After that, the surf goes flat through the first week of August. From the 31st of July right through to the 5th of August, it's a real struggle. Waves are tiny, mostly under 2ft, with a mix of glassy and poor conditions. There's a long gap of about 5-6 days with very little to recommend.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. On the 6th of August, a Thursday morning, there's a spike. We get a 4ft south swell with a very long 19-second period. The energy reading is massive – 1082. That's a serious groundswell. The wind is light and cross-off, and the report says it's excellent for experienced surfers. That's a big call. With a period that long, this will be a heavy, powerful swell. It's best suited for the reef and point setups, as it might close out the beach breaks. That's the true standout of the whole forecast. The afternoon of the 6th drops to 3ft but still has good energy (556) and clean conditions.

The 7th and 8th of August serve up consistent 4ft south swells with good periods (11-12 seconds) and clean, light winds. It's a solid run of surf to finish the outlook.

So, to wrap it up: This Friday the 24th morning is your best bet for the first week for a clean, punchy session. But the real gem is that Thursday the 6th of August, with that deep, long-period groundswell. It's a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it, but it’s got the makings of a proper day.

Rusty.

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