Surf Forecasts:
Friendly Beaches surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with 459 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Friendly Beaches this week:
The surf forecast for Friendly Beaches over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Friendly Beaches in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Friendly Beaches over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
First up, we've got a bit of a slow start, but things kick off proper on Friday the 17th. Friendly Beaches is looking at a tiny, but clean, 2ft south swell with a very long 17-second period. The wind is glassy, so it'll be a beautiful morning for a longboard, but the energy is still moderate (205). Don't get your hopes up for anything punchy.
The real story begins to unfold over the weekend. Saturday morning brings a touch more size, 2ft south, but the wind is a clean cross-off. The energy is picking up (323) and the period is a massive 18 seconds. This is a proper groundswell, and for a break like Friendly Beaches, that long period might make it a bit straight and fat, but it'll be clean. Sunday looks similar with 3ft.
Now, the standout window is the middle of next week. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st see the swell turning more north-east, pushing 3ft to 4ft, with a solid 11-second period. The combined energy is solidly moderate (364 and 306). Monday afternoon has a light cross-off, and Tuesday morning is glassy. That’s your best bet for the first week: clean, waist-high-ish waves with a bit of push.
However, don't sleep on the end of the run. The 29th of July through the 31st is looking very promising. Thursday morning the 30th is a standout: a 4ft south swell with a 16-second period and glassy conditions. The energy is very strong (578). That's a serious groundswell with clean conditions. This is a longer-range call, so it's a bit less certain, but if it comes together, it'll be the best of the bunch. The 31st also has a clean 7ft south swell Friday morning, but at that size, it's getting serious. That's expert territory, and with the wind being cross-off, it could be a heavy session.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing wild to report. Just your standard winter wetsuit.
So, overall, it's a bit of a slow starter, but the second week, particularly the 30th and 31st, has some real potential. Keep an eye on that Thursday morning the 30th. For the rest, it's a consistent run of clean, small to medium waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 13 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 6 | NNE 7 |
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 kJ | 96 | 135 | 125 | 72 | 294 | 150 | 233 | 217 | 152 | 138 | 242 | 258 | 254 | 254 | 184 | 196 | 129 | 144 | 131 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:07AM0.98m | 10:17PM1.27m | 11:54AM1.02m | 11:12PM1.14m | 12:38PM1.06m | 00:10AM1.01m | 1:20PM1.09m | 1:12AM0.90m | 2:00PM1.12m | 2:20AM0.81m | 2:39PM1.13m | 3:31AM0.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:33AM-0.00m | 4:13PM0.54m | 5:18AM0.08m | 5:19PM0.53m | 5:59AM0.18m | 6:27PM0.51m | 6:38AM0.28m | 7:36PM0.48m | 7:15AM0.38m | 8:42PM0.44m | 7:51AM0.46m | 9:43PM0.40m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 96 | 65 | 125 | 72 | 294 | 150 | 233 | 217 | 152 | 81 | 242 | 258 | 254 | 254 | 184 | 196 | 120 | 117 | 131 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 17 | S 9 | S 9 | ESE 17 | S 17 | SE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | NE 13 | N 5 | ESE 14 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 68 | 135 | 42 | 14 | 29 | 86 | 73 | 100 | 138 | 138 | 20 | 71 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 31 | 15 | 6 | 71 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 11 | SE 15 | ESE 18 | — | ESE 17 | S 16 | N 9 | — | ESE 15 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 8 | 30 | — | 57 | 5 | 2 | — | 121 | 49 | 31 | 70 | 44 | 33 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 2 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 53 | 33 | 48 | — | — | 18 | 129 | 144 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 40 | 34 | 34 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 110 | 16 | 130 | 116 | 16 |
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