Friendly Beaches Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.01° S 148.28° E

Friendly Beaches Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Friendly Beaches sea temperature is
14.1°C
1.8° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 1,043 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period with SSE 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 (Sep 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM. 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 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s in store for Friendly Beaches. This is an exposed, advanced spot that’s inconsistent, so it’s not the kind of break that’s always pumping. We’ve got a 16-day window, and honestly, there’s a bit of a slow start before we get into the good stuff.

The first few days are pretty ordinary. Wednesday, September 2nd, is a write-off with tiny 1ft swell from the SSE and a light cross-off breeze. The wave energy is weak (68), so it’s just not worth the paddle. Thursday the 3rd has a bit more size, 4ft from the north, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit messy and fat. The wind is offshore, so it’ll be clean, but not really exciting.

Friday the 4th is similar with 2ft S swell, clean but small. Saturday the 5th sees a bump in size to 5ft from the NNE, but the period is still a short 7 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (373). The wind is cross-off, so it’s rideable, but nothing to write home about.

Now, here’s the standout. If you’re an experienced surfer, the morning of Sunday, September 6th is your window. The swell is a solid 8ft from the south, with a 9-second period and a massive combined energy of 1333, which is very strong. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSW, and the forecast calls for excellent conditions. This is a powerful, heavy day, and it’s only for the well-prepared. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.

The following week is a mixed bag. Monday the 7th drops right back to 2ft. Tuesday the 8th morning has a fun 5ft NNE swell, but by the afternoon, the swell jumps to a massive 10ft from the NNE, which is too big for this break even with offshore wind. The 9th of September is a write-off with strong SW winds making it messy. Then, the morning of Thursday, September 10th, brings another excellent session for experienced surfers: 6ft from the south with a long 13-second period, creating a very strong combined energy of 1241. The wind is a light cross-off, so it will be clean and powerful. This is a proper groundswell, so it’ll have some real push.

The morning of Friday, September 11th, is a real treat. The swell is 7ft from the south with an 8-second period, and the wind is glassy. That’s a rare combination. The combined energy is 612, so it’s a solid, fun size. It’s a great option for the experienced crew.

After that, the surf goes quiet again. The 12th, 13th, and 14th have poor conditions. The 14th afternoon has a massive 10ft S swell, but it’s too big and onshore. The 15th and 16th are small and poor. The final day, the 17th, offers a tiny 2ft S swell with offshore wind, but it’s just a small, clean wave to finish the period.

So, to sum it up: the best bets are the morning of Sunday the 6th and the morning of Thursday the 10th for big, powerful, clean surf. The glassy morning of Friday the 11th is also a winner. For the rest, it’s mostly small or too big. Hang in there, the forecasts can change.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning).

Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
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4
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
N
6
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
S
16
0.4
S
15
1.2
N
7
0.5
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
16
0.5
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16
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NNE
7
1.5
N
7
0.4
NE
8
2.3
S
9
1.4
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
1
NNE
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
173
53
77
76
147
104
157
174
181
127
247
246
16
809
270
99
38
26
83
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
NW
25
W
25
W
10
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
NNE
20
NW
25
WNW
30
SW
5
SSW
20
NE
10
W
10
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10
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:18PM0.96m
11:32AM1.17m
00:27AM0.90m
12:20PM1.20m
1:42AM0.86m
1:14PM1.23m
2:59AM0.85m
2:13PM1.26m
4:12AM0.85m
3:16PM1.29m
5:14AM0.88m
4:17PM1.31m
Low Tide
5:06AM0.41m
6:19PM0.29m
5:51AM0.48m
7:24PM0.24m
6:44AM0.54m
8:32PM0.19m
7:44AM0.58m
9:38PM0.14m
8:49AM0.59m
10:40PM0.10m
9:56AM0.58m
11:36PM0.07m
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5:42
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Temp °C
15
16
14
14
14
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9
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11
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17
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Feels °C
12
12
9
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15
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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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