Friendly Beaches Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.01° S 148.28° E

Friendly Beaches Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Friendly Beaches sea temperature is
13.9° C
0.9° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, N swell with 627 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with E 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 9th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 11th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

First off, the first few days are pretty lackluster, with only small, ordinary waves. Nothing to get excited about. There is a gap of poor conditions from the start until the week turns. The real standout looks to be Tuesday the 14th, where we’ve got some proper clean conditions rolling in. The combined swell energy is moderate at 327, with a clean, glassy morning, a long period groundswell from the S at 3 ft, and periods around 16 seconds. That’s a long period, which gives the waves some real shape and grunt, though at a beach break like Friendly Beaches (Tasmania), that long period can sometimes make them break a little too straight. Still, with offshore winds forecast and a light breeze through the day, the lineup should be tidy and uncrowded, with crowds only “sometimes” an issue.

The water temp is average for July, nothing out of the ordinary here.

Later in the window, the real highlight is Sunday the 19th. That morning looks proper. Combined swell energy is 861, which is strong, the biggest of the forecast. Swell height is 6 ft from the S with a solid 12-second period. Light offshore from the NNW and glassy conditions mean clean, punchy walls. This is the best on offer if you can wait it out. It’s a big enough swell that beginners might find it a handful, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’ll be well worth the paddle.

There’s some bigger swell around Wednesday the 22nd with 7 ft from the N, but it’s a shorter period and the wind turns messy. That one’s for the experts and even then, the chop might spoil it.

Summing up: the first week is mostly filler, but Tuesday the 14th and the big Sunday the 19th are your best shots. Keep an eye on the long-range stuff – it’s promising but not locked in just yet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Thursday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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ESE
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16
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0.3
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16
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5
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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102
328
282
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77
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124
114
353
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
10
NE
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5
NW
5
N
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NW
15
N
25
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High Tide
3:09PM1.22m
3:59AM0.87m
3:57PM1.29m
5:17AM0.87m
4:49PM1.36m
6:28AM0.88m
5:43PM1.42m
7:33AM0.89m
6:38PM1.46m
8:32AM0.91m
7:33PM1.47m
9:27AM0.93m
8:28PM1.45m
Low Tide
10:01PM0.29m
9:20AM0.44m
11:04PM0.17m
10:15AM0.49m
00:05AM0.06m
11:13AM0.53m
1:04AM-0.02m
12:11PM0.54m
2:00AM-0.07m
1:10PM0.55m
2:54AM-0.08m
2:09PM0.54m
3:45AM-0.06m
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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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