Friendly Beaches Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at this stretch of coast for the next couple of weeks. It’s a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows that will get the blood pumping.

First up, the water is sitting at 56.7°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.

The week kicks off on Sunday morning with a small but clean pulse at Friendly Beaches. It’s a glassy 3.3ft from the south with a period of 12 seconds, giving it that groundswell feel. The combined energy is moderate at 366, and with no wind, it’ll be a smooth session. The period is long enough to make paddling out easier, but at a beach break, it might be a little straight. Still, a solid start.

Monday morning dips a touch to 2.9ft from the northeast, but the cross-off wind keeps it clean. The period drops to 11 seconds, so it’s a bit less grunty, but still surfable. Monday afternoon gets a lift to 3.6ft from the northeast, with offshore winds from the west-northwest – that’s a nice combo, and the energy picks up to 359.

Tuesday morning is the standout of the first week. We’re looking at 3.9ft from the northeast, glassy conditions, and the energy jumps to 414. The period is 11 seconds, so it’s got some push. This is the best on offer early on – clean, consistent, and the crowd factor is only ‘sometimes’, so you might get a few peaks to yourself.

Wednesday morning holds at 2.9ft from the northeast, with a cross-off breeze, but the energy drops to 266. Wednesday afternoon turns ugly – rain showers, a 12.4 mph southwest wind, and the swell drops to 2.6ft. The energy is down to 190, and it’s a poor call.

Thursday is a write-off. A 1.3ft swell from the south with a 14-second period, but the wind is howling at 15.5 mph offshore. The energy is a weak 126. It’s barely surfable, and the afternoon is even worse at 1.0ft and 63 energy. Not worth paddling out.

Friday brings a pulse. A 3.6ft south swell with a very long 16-second period, hitting 930 energy in the morning. The wind is cross-off. This is a serious groundswell – long, clean lines, but at a beach break, it might be too straight. The afternoon jumps to 4.3ft from the south, 14-second period, and 731 energy, with a fresh offshore wind. The wave quality is there, but the tide conditions are questionable. Still, the power is undeniable.

Saturday is a letdown. A 2.0ft south swell, 14-second period, but the energy is only 169. The afternoon is a joke – 0.7ft from the north, 9 energy, and cross-shore wind. Don’t bother.

Now we hit the second week. Sunday the 26th looks promising. A 5.2ft south swell, 9-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is 409. That’s a bit of size – over 4.9ft, so it’s not for beginners, but it’s clean and punchy. The afternoon drops to 4.3ft, but the wind turns cross-onshore, so it’s not as clean.

Monday the 27th is a return to form. A 3.3ft south swell, 10-second period, with cross-off winds in the morning and offshore in the afternoon. Energy is 285 and 204. Clean, small, and fun.

Tuesday the 28th is a mess. A 5.6ft north swell with a pathetic 6-second period, and cross-shore winds at 9.3-12.4 mph. The energy is 371, but the short period makes it choppy and messy. This is more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle day.

Wednesday the 29th is tiny – 1.6ft from the southeast, 13-second period, but offshore winds keep it clean. Energy is only 136. It’s surfable but very ordinary.

Thursday the 30th is bigger but messy. A 4.6ft south swell, 10-second period, with 15.5 mph winds. Energy is 410, but the conditions are poor. Friday the 31st is a joke in the morning – 0.3ft – but the afternoon brings a 7.5ft south swell, 9-second period, and 906 energy. That’s a big, chunky swell, but with

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