Surf Forecasts:
Friendly Beaches surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, S swell with 306 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Friendly Beaches in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Friendly Beaches over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here.
First up, we've got a bit of a slow start at Friendly Beaches with some messy conditions to kick things off. The long-period southerly groundswell is there early on, but the energy is weak (136) and the wind is all over the shop, so it’s not worth paddling out on Saturday. Sunday the 23rd shows some hope though, with the swell picking up a touch to 4ft and the wind dropping right back to a slight air. It’s still cross-off, but the wave energy (314) gets into moderate territory, making it a decent session for the more experienced crew.
The real standout of the week though is Tuesday the 25th. We’ve got clean 3ft southerly swell with a solid 13-second period and the wind goes glassy in the morning. The energy is sitting at a healthy 265. This is the pick of the first week for sure—glassy conditions at a spot that can handle the longer period swell. Just keep in mind it’s an exposed beach break and if that period hangs around, the sets might stack up a bit straight. It’s also an advanced spot and inconsistent, so don’t expect a circus, but if you get a set, it’ll be worth the wait.
Later in the week, Thursday the 27th morning gives us another glassy moment with 4ft swell, but the direction shifts to the ENE and the period drops to 7 seconds, making it a bit junky. Still, glassy is glassy. Friday the 28th is cross-off, but the swell is dropping and energy is low.
Now, moving into the second week, things get more interesting again. We’ve got a solid bump coming through on Sunday the 30th of August—big S swell at 3ft with a very long 17-second period and the energy ramps up to 757. That’s strong energy, but the wind is cross-shore in the morning, so it might be a bit lumpy. This is one of the better windows for the more experienced, but watch the tide.
Monday the 1st of September morning looks good too: 5ft southerly swell, clean and offshore with light breeze and 8-second period. That’s punchy and clean. And then Friday the 4th of September morning is a standout in the second week: 5ft southerly swell with offshore wind and a 3-star quality rating. The energy is 533—strong wave energy, clean and lined up. If you’re an advanced surfer, that’s the one to circle on the calendar. Less certain this far out, but it’s got promise.
After that, Saturday the 5th of September morning goes glassy with 3ft S swell and 11-second period, energy at 255—clean and smooth. A nice way to wrap the run.
Overall, the best on offer are Tuesday the 25th of August morning and Friday the 4th of September morning. The Tuesday glassy session is a sure thing in the short term, and the Friday offshore in the long range could be something special. The water temp is about average for this time of year with no anomaly flagged, so no surprises there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | S 11 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
77 | 157 | 276 | 202 | 166 | 109 | 194 | 144 | 140 | 236 | 127 | 92 | 58 | 77 | 57 | 89 | 95 | 150 | 118 | 145 | 170 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | off | cross | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 3:18PM1.12m | 5:16AM0.78m | 4:06PM1.14m | 6:03AM0.80m | 4:53PM1.17m | 6:43AM0.82m | 5:38PM1.19m | 7:20AM0.85m | 6:21PM1.21m | 7:55AM0.89m | 7:04PM1.21m | 8:29AM0.93m | 7:48PM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:48PM0.31m | 9:33AM0.63m | 11:33PM0.27m | 10:25AM0.63m | 00:16AM0.24m | 11:15AM0.61m | 00:55AM0.21m | 12:03PM0.59m | 1:31AM0.18m | 12:51PM0.56m | 2:06AM0.18m | 1:40PM0.53m | 2:40AM0.19m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 8 |
Feels °C | 4 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | S 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
51 | 157 | 276 | 202 | 166 | 109 | 194 | 144 | 140 | 236 | 127 | 92 | 58 | 77 | 57 | 43 | 95 | 150 | 118 | 145 | 170 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | N 8 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | N 6 | E 15 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 18 | S 17 | N 5 |
77 | 11 | 109 | 112 | 113 | 35 | 4 | 21 | 9 | 44 | 32 | 28 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 89 | 54 | 30 | 54 | 51 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 | N 7 | S 14 | — | E 15 | NNE 7 | SE 15 | ENE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | NE 9 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | S 10 | S 9 | S 16 |
11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 93 | — | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 29 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 7 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SSW 9 | WSW 4 | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | W 3 | ENE 2 | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | — | — | NNE 3 | W 3 | — | N 4 | SW 3 |
181 | 617 | 18 | — | — | 71 | 45 | 50 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 9 | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | 6 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 529 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 69 | 110 | 93 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 110 | 34 | 34 | 110 | 34 | 34 | 93 | 16 | 16 | 114 | 16 |
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Information about the Friendly Beaches Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Friendly Beaches provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Friendly Beaches can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Friendly Beaches surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Friendly Beaches) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Friendly Beaches may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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