Friendly Beaches Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.01° S 148.28° E

Friendly Beaches Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Friendly Beaches sea temperature is
14.1° 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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NE swell with 1,936 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with SE 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 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Friendly Beaches in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 5th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on offer at Friendly Beaches over the next couple of weeks.

First thing’s first, the water's sitting at about 57°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need the thickest of steamer suits just yet.

The overall energy for the period starts off pretty ordinary. We've got a real slow burn kicking off on Tuesday afternoon, August 4th, with a tiny 1 ft SSE swell and only 55 units of energy – it’s weak, and with a light onshore breeze it's looking pretty poor. Honestly, you’d be better off waiting.

Wednesday the 5th sees a bit more life, with a 4 ft SE swell pushing in by the morning and a light cross-offshore wind. The combined energy jumps up to a moderate 266. It’s clean and surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Now, Thursday the 6th is where the first real standout comes. Thursday morning, we’ve got a clean 5 ft ESE swell with a 9-second period and energy at 505. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SW, which will keep the faces tidy. This is the best of the early run – good size, clean lines, and a decent peak to play with. The afternoon gets a bit questionable with the wind shifting cross-on, so get it early.

Friday the 7th drops back down, though the morning is glassy with a light 4 ft SE swell – nice if you want a cruisy session with no hassle. Saturday the 8th is just small and weak, under 3 ft.

We hit a wall on Sunday the 9th. The wind swings onshore from the north, and we get a rubbish 7 ft NNE windswell with a short 6-second period and a cross-chop. The energy hits 312 but the quality is terrible. Avoid it.

Monday the 10th is a big day, but it’s a serious one. A big 10 ft NE groundswell with an 11-second period rolls in, and the energy is a massive 1767. The wind is a fresh offshore from the WSW, making it look tempting. But, this one is really only for the crew with serious skills – that size at this exposed beach break will be a handful. It’s high-end expert territory. The afternoon drops to 7 ft and a cross-offshore wind, which is more manageable.

Tuesday the 11th improves for a session in the afternoon. We get an 8 ft NNE swell with a moderate 8-second period, clean faces with offshore wind from the W, and the energy is a strong 802. It’s still big, but the wind is better.

The rest of the second week, from the 12th of August onwards, drops right away. There are some long-period S swells (15 to 19 seconds), but the height is tiny – between 1 ft and 2 ft. The energy is low, except for a couple of days where it climbs to around 275. The wind is mostly offshore or cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but the swell is just too small to get excited about. You’re looking at knee-to-waist high dribble at best for the last week.

So, the one true standout for this stretch is Thursday morning, August 6th, at Friendly Beaches. Clean, head-high waves with glassy texture and moderate energy. That’s your window. The Monday the 10th morning session is there for the experts only. After that, it’s a long gap of small, clean but weak surf.

-Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning).

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8
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1.4
ESE
10
1.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
138
232
164
370
402
301
171
128
116
99
59
46
29
45
286
1627
1703
800
279
Wind (km/h)
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5
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
5
SE
5
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5
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5
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High Tide
00:15AM0.95m
12:58PM1.14m
1:27AM0.89m
1:44PM1.20m
2:46AM0.85m
2:36PM1.25m
4:05AM0.84m
3:32PM1.31m
5:18AM0.85m
4:30PM1.36m
6:22AM0.87m
5:28PM1.40m
Low Tide
6:28PM0.45m
6:21AM0.36m
7:35PM0.38m
7:07AM0.43m
8:42PM0.29m
7:59AM0.49m
9:49PM0.20m
8:57AM0.53m
10:53PM0.12m
9:59AM0.55m
11:53PM0.04m
11:00AM0.55m
00:49AM-0.00m
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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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