Friendly Beaches Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got for Friendly Beaches. It's a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, so let's get straight into it.

Right off the bat, the first real chance for a surf is on Wednesday morning, July 8th. We’ve got a clean 3ft glassy wave from the ESE (346 combined swell energy). The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is just a touch warmer than average for this time of year – nothing to get too excited about, but a nice little anomaly. That Wednesday morning session is the pick of the first few days, but it’s not a standout. The wave comment suggests "good surf conditions," so it’s worth a paddle, but it’s not going to blow your mind.

From there, things go pretty quiet. We’ve got a real flat spell from Thursday through to the following Tuesday. There are a few tiny, ordinary waves in there, but they’re not worth suiting up for. The Thursday morning glass is there on a 2ft swell, but the conditions are just "very ordinary." After that, it's a run of poor to ordinary conditions until we hit the second week.

Now, the real action and the standout window for the whole forecast is on July 18th and 19th. This is where it gets good.

Saturday, July 18th – We’ve got a clean 4ft ESE swell with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 549, but the wind is glassy in the afternoon. It’s going to be super clean. This is a solid day for a decent all-rounder.

Sunday, July 19th – This is the best on offer. The swell builds to a solid 7-7ft from the ESE with a 12-second period. That's some serious groundswell energy, with combined energy up over 1400 (1431 in the morning). But here’s the thing – at 7ft, this is getting big for Friendly Beaches. It’s an exposed beach break, and while the period is long (12 seconds) and will give it good shape, it’s going to be pushing into expert territory. The wind is glassy offshore, so the conditions will be pristine. This is an excellent call for experienced surfers only. Beginners, sit this one out.

After that peak, things get messy again. Monday the 20th has some size but with strong onshore winds making it a choppy mess. The following days (21st-23rd) have some potential but the onshore wind keeps it from being truly good.

So, to sum it up: don't get wet in the first week until the 18th. The best two days are the 18th and 19th, with the 19th being the clear winner for powerful, clean waves for the big-wave chargers. After that, it’s back to waiting.

Stay stoked, and remember, the ocean doesn't owe us anything.

Rusty.

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