Friendly Beaches Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.01° S 148.28° E

Friendly Beaches Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Friendly Beaches sea temperature is
13.7° C
0.8° 

Friendly Beaches surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Friendly Beaches surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, S swell with 816 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. 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 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 24th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Friendly Beaches over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for Friendly Beaches.

Right now, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real action kicks off on Sunday morning, July 19th. It’s not a huge swell, but it’s a start. The water’s sitting at 57°F, which is about normal for this time of year, nothing too wild.

Sunday morning, July 19th, we’re looking at a 3ft south swell, with a period of 12 seconds from the south. That’s a long period, groundswell stuff – good energy. The combined swell energy is moderate (366). The wind is glassy, NW at 3 mph, so it’s clean. This is a good little session for getting the arms wet.

Monday, July 20th, the swell drops a touch to 3ft, but it shifts to the NE. The wind stays light, cross-offshore, so it’s still clean. The energy is similar (354). Not a standout, but a solid, surfable day.

Tuesday, July 21st, is a real gem. The swell holds at 4ft from the NE, period 11 seconds, and the wind is completely calm. Glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate (366 and 367). This is about as clean as it gets. If you’ve got a board that’s good for a longer period swell, this is the morning to be out there. The break is exposed, so it’ll catch what’s on offer.

Wednesday, July 22nd, the swell drops to 3ft from the NE, period 10 seconds. The wind is cross-offshore from the NNW at 9 mph, so it’s still clean. Solid.

Thursday, July 23rd, we see a big drop. The swell shrinks to 2ft in the morning and 1.0ft in the afternoon. The combined energy is weak (76 and 65). The wind is offshore, but there’s just not enough wave to work with.

Friday, July 24th, is a tale of two halves. The morning is small with a 3ft south swell, 15-second period, but the energy is moderate (486). The afternoon is where it gets serious. An 12ft south swell with a 9-second period shows up. The combined energy is strong (1891). But this is too big for Friendly Beaches. The wave comment flags it as too big for the break. This is for experts only. And the wind is cross-offshore at 19 mph, so it’s clean but wild.

Saturday, July 25th, the swell drops to 5ft from the SSE in the morning, then 4ft from the south in the afternoon. Period is 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (404 and 263). The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean. This is a good, solid day for more experienced surfers.

Sunday, July 26th, the swell is back to 2ft from the south, period 11 seconds. The energy is moderate (208). The wind is cross-offshore, but the swell is weak.

Monday, July 27th, is another big day. The morning is tiny (0.7ft), but the afternoon brings a 10ft south swell with a 14-second period. The combined energy is very strong (3286). Again, too big for this break. Expert only.

Tuesday, July 28th, the swell is still massive. 10ft from the south in the morning, dropping to 8ft from the SSE in the afternoon. The period is 12 to 14 seconds. The energy is very strong (3457 and 1821). The wind is offshore and light. The afternoon is flagged as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best on offer.

Wednesday, July 29th, the swell is 5ft from the SSE in the morning, then 6ft from the SE in the afternoon. The period is 10 to 13 seconds. The energy is moderate to strong (836 and 1124). The afternoon is flagged as excellent for experienced surfers with a gentle offshore wind.

Thursday, July 30th, the swell is 6ft to 5ft from the SSE and SE, period 12 seconds. The energy is moderate (799 and 698). The wind is light and cross-offshore. Very good conditions.

The standout is definitely Tuesday, July 28th, afternoon. The combination of an 8ft SSE swell, 12-second period, light offshore wind, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers makes it the pick of the 16 days. The 12ft and 10ft days are too big for this spot.

The second half of the forecast has some solid moments, but the consistency is a bit patchy. You’ll need to pick your windows.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
264
189
134
202
263
308
350
303
220
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120
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61
39
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513
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544
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
12:38PM1.06m
00:10AM1.01m
1:20PM1.09m
1:12AM0.90m
2:00PM1.12m
2:20AM0.81m
2:39PM1.13m
3:31AM0.77m
3:19PM1.14m
4:40AM0.75m
4:00PM1.15m
5:41AM0.76m
4:42PM1.17m
Low Tide
6:27PM0.51m
6:38AM0.28m
7:36PM0.48m
7:15AM0.38m
8:42PM0.44m
7:51AM0.46m
9:43PM0.40m
8:30AM0.53m
10:37PM0.35m
9:14AM0.58m
11:25PM0.31m
10:01AM0.60m
00:09AM0.27m
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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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