
Surf Forecasts:
Friendly Beaches surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,233 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period with N 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 (Jul 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 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 coming down the line for this stretch of coast over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a lull to start. The first real action isn’t until Tuesday afternoon, July 28th. Up until then, it’s pretty flat and quiet. But once that Tuesday afternoon kicks in, things get interesting.
Tuesday afternoon, July 28 sees a solid pulse of 7ft N swell rolling in with a short 6 second period. The combined energy is moderate (518). The wind is cross-off from the NNW at 9 mph, which will keep it reasonably clean. Water temp is sitting at 57°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice bonus. This is the first real offering, and it’s a solid start.
Wednesday, July 29 is a bit of a letdown. Morning offers a tiny 1ft S swell with a very long 18 second period, but the wind is howling offshore at 12 mph. The afternoon clears up but the swell drops to 1.0ft and the wind swings to a strong cross-off. Not much to get excited about here.
Thursday, July 30 is a different story. The morning session brings 7ft S swell with a 10 second period and moderate energy (833). The wind is offshore from the W at 12 mph, so it’s looking clean. But the standout of the whole run is Thursday afternoon, July 30. We’re looking at 8ft S swell, 9 second period, and strong wave energy (1671). That’s a serious amount of juice. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the SW at 9 mph, keeping it tidy. The file says it’s excellent for experienced surfers – and they’re right. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Friendly Beaches (Friendly Beaches) is exposed to the east, so this S swell should wrap in nicely.
Friday, July 31 is a nice little follow-up. Morning has 4ft SSE swell with offshore wind, and the afternoon turns glassy with 4ft SE swell at 11 seconds. That afternoon glass-off is a treat.
Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 are small but clean. Saturday has 3ft to 3ft SE swell with glassy conditions in the afternoon. Sunday is tiny, with 2ft to 1ft S swell, but the wind stays favorable.
From Monday, August 3 through Tuesday, August 4, it’s a dead zone. Wind is onshore or cross-shore, and the swell is tiny and messy. Not worth paddling out.
Wednesday, August 5 morning brings a surprise: 5ft SE swell with glassy conditions. The period is short at 8 seconds, but the glassy wind makes it rideable. The afternoon turns onshore, so get in early.
Thursday, August 6 morning is another solid call: 6ft ESE swell, 10 second period, and glassy wind. The energy is solid (695). This is a clean, fun morning.
Friday, August 7 morning is the second real standout. 8ft ESE swell, 11 second period, and glassy conditions. That’s big, clean, and powerful with very strong energy (1541). This is for experienced surfers only – it’s going to be chunky and demanding. The afternoon gets a cross-on wind, so it’s a morning mission.
The rest of the run through to Wednesday, August 12 is a mix of small, clean days and poor, wind-affected slop. The afternoon of August 12 has a nice 7ft S swell with glassy conditions and moderate energy (980), which is a good way to round things out.
The best of the best? Thursday afternoon, July 30 and Friday morning, August 7. Both offer big, clean swell with good energy. The Thursday is a bit more accessible for strong intermediates, while the Friday is a heavy, expert-only affair.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 3°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | N 6 | N 8 | S 18 | S 16 | SE 14 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 12 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | N 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
365 | 419 | 101 | 43 | 52 | 770 | 950 | 363 | 176 | 283 | 259 | 205 | 161 | 150 | 137 | 81 | 43 | 89 | 87 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:49PM1.24m | 8:39AM0.83m | 7:30PM1.24m | 9:16AM0.85m | 8:10PM1.24m | 9:53AM0.89m | 8:51PM1.21m | 10:28AM0.93m | 9:33PM1.16m | 11:03AM0.97m | 10:20PM1.10m | 11:38AM1.03m | 11:13PM1.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:11AM0.17m | 1:07PM0.60m | 2:49AM0.16m | 1:53PM0.59m | 3:24AM0.16m | 2:41PM0.59m | 3:58AM0.17m | 3:32PM0.57m | 4:31AM0.19m | 4:26PM0.55m | 5:05AM0.24m | 5:25PM0.51m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | |
5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | N 8 | NNE 7 | N 7 | SE 14 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 14 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
104 | 256 | 62 | 24 | 52 | 770 | 651 | 363 | 176 | 283 | 259 | 205 | 161 | 99 | 60 | 81 | 39 | 50 | 87 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | S 15 | S 18 | S 16 | N 10 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | S 13 | SE 11 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 11 | S 16 | S 18 | S 17 | SE 11 | SE 14 | S 14 | SE 13 | ESE 13 |
49 | 38 | 101 | 43 | 2 | 63 | 70 | 14 | 119 | 19 | 31 | 25 | 127 | 150 | 137 | 30 | 32 | 37 | 46 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | N 6 | — | — | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 17 | N 8 | E 19 | NE 8 | ESE 15 | SE 11 | E 17 | S 14 | S 13 |
— | 44 | 34 | 36 | 1 | — | — | 34 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 23 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 23 | 18 | 6 | 33 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 8 | WSW 3 | SSW 7 | S 10 | WSW 4 | S 9 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | W 3 | SW 4 | — | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 7 | — | SSW 4 |
365 | 419 | 7 | 668 | 1375 | 30 | 950 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 12 | — | — | 45 | 28 | 29 | 43 | 89 | — | 45 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 110 | 93 | 34 | 693 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 34 | 16 | 93 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 93 | 134 | 134 |
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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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