Friendly Beaches Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.01° S 148.28° E

Friendly Beaches Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Friendly Beaches sea temperature is
13.7° C
0.8° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with 638 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with NE 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 20th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 24th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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 up for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real action kicks off on Monday the 20th of July at Friendly Beaches. It’s not huge, but the conditions are sweet. You’re looking at a 3ft, 11-second NE groundswell with glassy conditions. The water temp is about average for this time of year. The wave energy is moderate (276), so it’ll be fun but not firing. This is a tricky exposed beach break, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every minute. This one’s for the advanced crew only.

Tuesday the 21st holds similar energy, with the swell nudging up to 4ft from the NE, still that 11-second period. Glassy conditions again in the afternoon with a 3 mph offshore breeze. The energy picks up a bit (414) in the morning. It’s clean, but again, it’s inconsistent, so you’ll need to be patient.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are a write-off. The wind is up, the swell drops off, and the quality goes out the window. You can forget about those days.

Now, Friday the 24th of July is where things get interesting. A 5ft S swell comes through with a 9 mph cross-offshore breeze, and the energy jumps to 820. That’s moderate to strong energy, and it’s going to produce some proper waves. This is the first standout of the forecast. The morning session is the pick, with clean conditions and solid swell. It’s an exposed beach, so it’ll be a bit raw, but for the advanced surfer, this is the one to circle.

Saturday the 25th keeps the swell going, 6ft from the S in the morning, but the period drops to 9 seconds. Still clean, still good. The energy is 482, so it’s solid. It’s another good day, but nothing beats the Friday session.

We hit a flat spell from Sunday the 26th right through to Wednesday the 29th. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak, and the conditions are ordinary. A few days of small, weak waves, nothing to get excited about.

Then, on Thursday the 30th of July, the ocean wakes up. A massive 12ft S swell rolls in. The energy is off the charts at 2462. This is serious, heavy, and dangerous. The wind is offshore, so it’ll be clean, but this is purely for experts only. It’s way too big for anyone else. If you’re not a pro, stay on the beach.

Friday the 31st of July is still pumping, with 8ft to 10ft S swell. The morning is the pick with a 9 mph offshore wind and energy at 1286. This is still big, powerful, and for experts only. The afternoon swell is too big again.

Saturday the 1st of August is the best of the second week for the average experienced surfer. The swell drops to a manageable 7ft, still from the S, with a light offshore wind. The energy is strong (808) and the waves will be clean and lined up. This is a proper day for anyone confident in the water.

From Sunday the 2nd of August onwards, the swell fades. The energy drops, the wind turns messy, and we’re back to small, average conditions through to the end of the forecast.

So, to wrap it up: the true standout is Friday the 24th of July. Saturday the 1st of August is the best of the later week. The big stuff on the 30th and 31st is for the hardcore only.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the W by Sat afternoon).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
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Friday
24
Saturday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
13
0.9
NE
11
1.1
NE
11
1.1
NE
11
1.2
NE
11
1.1
NE
11
1
NE
11
0.9
NE
10
0.8
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
14
1.1
S
16
1.5
S
11
1.2
S
10
0.7
S
15
1.7
S
9
1.3
S
9
1
S
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
134
202
263
308
350
303
220
148
120
79
102
95
638
524
282
210
435
263
162
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
NW
5
NW
10
NW
20
WNW
20
SW
10
WNW
20
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25
W
25
WSW
15
NNW
30
WSW
30
WSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
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Wind State
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cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
00:10AM1.01m
1:20PM1.09m
1:12AM0.90m
2:00PM1.12m
2:20AM0.81m
2:39PM1.13m
3:31AM0.77m
3:19PM1.14m
4:40AM0.75m
4:00PM1.15m
5:41AM0.76m
4:42PM1.17m
Low Tide
6:38AM0.28m
7:36PM0.48m
7:15AM0.38m
8:42PM0.44m
7:51AM0.46m
9:43PM0.40m
8:30AM0.53m
10:37PM0.35m
9:14AM0.58m
11:25PM0.31m
10:01AM0.60m
00:09AM0.27m
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12
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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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