Friendly Beaches Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu at Friendly Beaches. It’s a bit of a mixed bag over this 16-day stretch, so don’t expect a solid run. There’s a good-sized gap up front where there’s almost nothing worth talking about, and then a few late chances that could light up if everything clicks.

First up, we’ve got some action kicking off on Sunday the 5th of July. A solid 7ft S swell is rolling in with a 10-second period, packing some serious energy (1409). Water temps are sitting at 58°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Wind is light cross-off from the SW, so it should be clean for experienced surfers. But Friendly Beaches is an exposed, inconsistent spot, and with crowds sometimes around, you might have to share. Sunday afternoon drops off a bit with a smaller 7ft SSE swell and cross wind, so morning is the clear call.

Monday the 6th brings a cleaner window. Early morning glassy conditions and a 5ft SSE swell with 9-second period, but wave energy is way down (364). Still, it’s surfable. By afternoon the wind goes onshore and it’s pretty ordinary. Then we hit a long flat spell. From Tuesday the 7th through to Sunday the 12th, the swell gets tiny and the quality drops. You’ve got stuff like 2ft, 2ft, 1ft – just weak, poor conditions. A few glassy mornings, but not enough wave to get excited about. That’s about a week of nothing worth recommending.

Things start to look up around Tuesday the 14th. Morning brings a 5ft NE swell with a 6-second period and light cross-off wind from the SSW, and the energy is moderate (203). It’s clean, but short period. But by afternoon the wind cranks to 16 mph from the SSE and it gets messy. Wednesday the 15th is a write-off with strong S winds and lumpy chop.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Saturday the 18th is the standout. Morning session is glassy, with a 7ft N swell coming in at 7 seconds. The energy is strong (571). That’s a bit too much for beginners – this one’s for the advanced crew. It’s clean, glassy, and with light offshore wind from the W. It’s the best conditions on offer. Afternoon shifts to onshore and the swell drops back, so get it early.

Sunday the 19th fades out quickly with tiny swell and onshore wind. But then Monday the 20th has a glassy morning with a 2ft S swell, long 16-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. Energy is moderate (305) and it’s clean. Could be fun for a paddle if you’re into the longer waits between sets, but it’s small.

Overall, the best bet is the Saturday 18th morning at Friendly Beaches. Big, clean, glassy, and a rare standout in a long stretch of flatness. Crowds are likely, so get there early.

Rusty.

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