Friendly Beaches Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.01° S 148.28° E

Friendly Beaches Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Friendly Beaches sea temperature is
13.9° C
1.6° 

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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, ENE swell with 400 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 12th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 12th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 12th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Friendly Beaches over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there for the wetsuit decision. To be honest, the start of this period is a bit of a slow burner. We've got a small window from Thursday afternoon, the 13th of August, through to Saturday morning, the 15th, where things start to look a little more promising. The standout in that first stretch is definitely Saturday morning, the 15th of August. The swell is a clean 2ft from the south, with a very long period of 16 seconds – that's proper groundswell energy. The wind will be glassy, absolutely dead calm, making for some of the cleanest, most user-friendly conditions you'll find. The combined energy is moderate (401), so there's enough push to have fun. Keep in mind that long period groundswell can break a bit straight on the beach, but with these conditions, it's going to be worth the paddle out.

After that, we hit a bit of a lull. From Sunday the 16th through to Thursday the 21st, the surf is either small, onshore, or just plain messy. There's a mix of weak swells and cross-onshore winds, so you're better off waiting for the next real window.

The real action, and the one to circle on the calendar, is Sunday, the 23rd of August. The swell is a solid 5ft from the northeast, with a period of 11 seconds, offering up some real grunt. The combined energy is strong (592). The wind is a light cross-off from the southwest, keeping the surface clean. This is a serious option for the experienced crew, as it's got some size and power. The following morning, Monday the 24th, looks like it will be blown out, so don't sleep on that Sunday.

Looking further out, there's another promising window right at the end of the forecast. Wednesday morning, the 26th of August, is showing a 8ft southerly swell with a short period of 8 seconds. That's a lot of water moving around, and the combined energy is very strong (730). The wind is glassy, absolutely dead calm. This is a big swell, definitely for experts only, as it's over 8ft. The short period means it could be a bit lumpy, but with absolutely no wind, it could be a wild, challenging session for the brave.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is Saturday morning, the 15th for clean, small waves, and the big one to plan for is Sunday, the 23rd of August. That long-range Wednesday the 26th window is a big opportunity, but it's a long way out, so treat it as promising but not set in stone yet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
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(10 max)
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1
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2
1
2
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
11
1.2
ENE
10
1
E
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.5
S
16
0.7
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
16
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.3
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
476
312
208
128
121
236
163
115
163
167
234
279
154
108
56
85
56
48
42
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
20
NW
25
WSW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
WNW
20
W
20
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
ENE
5
NW
5
N
10
NE
5
NW
0
NE
10
NE
5
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
8:09AM0.93m
7:20PM1.40m
8:55AM0.97m
8:13PM1.35m
9:39AM1.01m
9:06PM1.26m
10:21AM1.05m
10:00PM1.15m
11:01AM1.08m
10:55PM1.03m
11:41AM1.11m
11:53PM0.92m
Low Tide
1:41AM-0.02m
1:01PM0.52m
2:29AM-0.00m
2:00PM0.49m
3:14AM0.05m
3:00PM0.47m
3:55AM0.12m
4:00PM0.45m
4:34AM0.22m
5:01PM0.43m
5:11AM0.32m
6:02PM0.41m
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clear
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7:03
7:01
7:01
7:00
6:58
6:56
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5:20
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:23
5:24
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2
Temp °C
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14
13
8
15
15
11
15
15
10
12
11
10
13
11
11
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12
11
Feels °C
8
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7
4
10
10
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10
10
7
9
8
8
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9
9
9
8
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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.

Friendly Beaches is 114 km (71 miles) from Launceston. If you plan a holiday in East Coast of Tasmania, look for hotels and other accommodation in Launceston. Launceston has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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