Surf Forecasts:
Friendly Beaches surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, S swell with 1,120 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Friendly Beaches over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for Friendly Beaches over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows worth getting excited about.
We’re starting off with a slow one. The first couple of days are pretty ordinary, with small, weak swell and messy winds. Don’t even bother paddling out until Wednesday afternoon. That’s where things start to look interesting.
Wednesday afternoon brings a jump in size to 7ft from the south, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is cross-offshore and light, keeping things clean. The combined energy is moderate (735), and the conditions are shaping up for some very good surf. This is a decent option for experienced surfers – it’s a bit meaty but not out of control.
Then we get a real treat on Thursday afternoon. The swell drops a bit to 4ft from the south, but the period stretches to 10 seconds. The real kicker is the wind – it’s glassy, dead calm. That’s about as clean as it gets. The wave energy is moderate (447), and it’s looking like a solid session for anyone who can get out there. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick suit.
Friday morning also looks good, with 4ft south swell at 14 seconds (that’s a proper groundswell), light cross-offshore wind, and very good conditions. The energy is moderate (516). This long period will wrap nicely into the beach, offering good shape.
There’s another standout further out, on Monday the 21st (that’s in one week). The afternoon brings 4ft south swell with a 16-second period – very long period groundswell. The energy jumps up to strong (1002). The wind is light, and conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This one is promising but less certain until we get closer.
After that, there’s a bit of a lull, with smaller, less clean swell and onshore winds through the end of the month. The best windows are clearly Thursday and Friday, and that distant Monday window.
So, my call: Thursday afternoon is your best bet for a glassy, clean session with fun waves. Monday the 21st afternoon is the one to have circled for the long-period groundswell – if it holds, it’ll be a cracker for anyone with a bit of experience.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | N 7 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 12 | S 10 | S 16 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | N 6 | N 7 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 107 | 60 | 97 | 40 | 877 | 609 | 349 | 6 | 234 | 875 | 503 | 447 | 146 | 64 | 37 | 41 | 263 | 134 | 65 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:43PM0.93m | 10:41AM1.14m | 11:42PM0.87m | 11:20AM1.13m | 00:44AM0.82m | 12:02PM1.11m | 1:50AM0.79m | 12:48PM1.09m | 2:55AM0.79m | 1:39PM1.08m | 3:54AM0.80m | 2:32PM1.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:20AM0.46m | 5:32PM0.31m | 4:56AM0.53m | 6:26PM0.31m | 5:35AM0.59m | 7:21PM0.32m | 6:20AM0.63m | 8:17PM0.32m | 7:12AM0.66m | 9:11PM0.31m | 8:09AM0.67m | 10:02PM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 8 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | S 16 | S 15 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 10 | S 16 | S 14 | S 15 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | S 9 | S 9 | N 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | 107 | 51 | 39 | 26 | 75 | 112 | 349 | 461 | 234 | 875 | 503 | 447 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 43 | 25 | 134 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | S 15 | NE 12 | S 15 | N 4 | NE 13 | NE 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 10 | S 15 | S 16 | S 9 | S 14 |
| kJ | 17 | 60 | 97 | 40 | 8 | 8 | 109 | 6 | 205 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 146 | 64 | 19 | 41 | 76 | 14 | 65 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | N 8 | NE 12 | NE 13 | E 16 | E 15 | S 8 | S 11 | S 14 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | S 14 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 20 | 37 | 7 | 17 | 35 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 9 | W 4 | SSW 10 | N 3 | W 4 | N 4 | N 6 | N 6 | W 4 | — | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 3 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 135 | 60 | 120 | 672 | 877 | 609 | 28 | 906 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 101 | 14 | — | 41 | 263 | 4 | 412 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 114 | 1254 | 20 | 157 | 20 | 20 | 93 | 20 | 20 | 182 | 34 | 34 | 114 | 34 | 34 | 110 | 460 | 529 |
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