
Surf Forecasts:
Friendly Beaches surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, ESE swell with 400 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with SE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
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 menu for Friendly Beaches over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, this is a slow start. We're looking at a few days of small, messy surf before things really start to cook. The first real standout is a Sunday morning glass-off. On Sunday, August 2nd, we've got a clean 3ft swell out of the southeast with an 11-second period. The wind is glassy and from the north at 3 mph. The water temp is about average for this time of year. It's not big, but it's clean and the combined energy is moderate (306). For a mellow session, that's a good start.
The following week shows a bit of a bumpy ride, with some onshore and cross-shore winds messing things up. But hold onto your board, because the real action kicks off from Tuesday, August 11th. That morning, we get a solid 6ft east swell with a 10-second period, and a nice cross-off breeze from the north-northwest at 9 mph. The combined energy is strong (787), and the conditions are described as very good. But the true standout is Tuesday afternoon. The swell jumps to 7ft from the east, period holding at 10 seconds, and the wind stays clean from the northwest at 9 mph. The energy is very strong (1168). This is the pick of the bunch – big, powerful, and clean. This is for experienced surfers only, as it's over 8ft.
The quality hangs in there through the rest of the week. Wednesday the 12th stays big (8ft in the morning, 7ft in the afternoon) with a longer 11-second period, but the wind swings to a stronger south-southwesterly, which might put a bit of a bump on it. By Thursday the 13th, the swell drops back to a more manageable 5ft to 5ft, but with clean offshore winds from the west, it's still a fantastic option for the more experienced crew.
The second week looks promising, too. The morning of Saturday, August 15th is looking glassy with a 5ft, 11-second groundswell from the east. The energy is strong (643) and the wind is nothing. That's a classic morning session. The swell fades a bit after that, but the winds stay clean, offering some smaller, fun waves to finish the period.
So, to sum it up: The first few days are quiet, but it builds into a solid week of surf. The absolute best on offer is the Tuesday afternoon of the 11th – big, clean east swell. For those who like it a bit smaller but still clean, the Saturday morning of the 15th is a beauty. Get after it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 16 | S 15 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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236 | 155 | 125 | 70 | 79 | 80 | 68 | 26 | 51 | 77 | 60 | 126 | 210 | 400 | 318 | 246 | 313 | 190 | 142 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:03AM0.97m | 10:20PM1.10m | 11:38AM1.03m | 11:13PM1.02m | 12:16PM1.08m | 00:15AM0.95m | 12:58PM1.14m | 1:27AM0.89m | 1:44PM1.20m | 2:46AM0.85m | 2:36PM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:31AM0.19m | 4:26PM0.55m | 5:05AM0.24m | 5:25PM0.51m | 5:41AM0.29m | 6:28PM0.45m | 6:21AM0.36m | 7:35PM0.38m | 7:07AM0.43m | 8:42PM0.29m | 7:59AM0.49m | 9:49PM0.20m | |||||||
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 8 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 14 | S 13 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
236 | 155 | 96 | 31 | 37 | 32 | 68 | 26 | 51 | 77 | 60 | 59 | 210 | 400 | 318 | 246 | 313 | 190 | 142 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SSW 11 | S 10 | NNE 7 | S 10 | S 9 | NNE 6 | ENE 13 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 11 | SSE 8 | S 16 | S 17 |
16 | 130 | 125 | 70 | 18 | 46 | 11 | 19 | 17 | 30 | 41 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | E 18 | E 18 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | E 16 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSW 4 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | ENE 13 | S 14 | E 18 | E 18 | S 18 | S 16 | ESE 11 | SE 11 |
135 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 19 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 12 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | SW 3 | SW 4 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | S 9 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — |
37 | 15 | 26 | 50 | 79 | 80 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 11 | 126 | 82 | 134 | 132 | 60 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 110 | 16 | 110 | 93 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 110 | 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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