Surf Forecasts:
Friendly Beaches surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,320 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with NNE 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 (Sep 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 (Sep 16) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Friendly Beaches over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what Friendly Beaches has in store.
Right off the bat, the water's sitting at 57°F, which is a touch warmer than we’d normally expect for this time of year. Nothing wild, but you'll notice it.
The first few days are pretty grim. Monday and Tuesday are a write-off with tiny, weak swell and not much to get excited about. Wednesday the 16th morning though, look out. We've got a solid 10ft south swell rolling in, but the problem is it's way too big for this exposed beach setup. The combined energy is a massive 1408, which is seriously strong, but it's a recipe for a washing machine, not a surf session. That one’s for experts only, if anyone. The wind is cross-off, so it might look pretty, but the power is just too much.
Thursday the 17th afternoon is a bit of a tease. The swell drops to a manageable 4ft from the south, and we get a 3 mph cross-off wind, making for clean conditions. It’s not huge, but it's surfable. The combined energy is a moderate 271.
Now, here’s the standout. Friday morning, September 18th. That's the one to circle. We've got a 4ft south groundswell with a very long 16-second period. That means proper, powerful lines with nice long gaps between sets. The wind is a light 6 mph cross-off from the WNW, keeping it clean. Combined energy is a solid 583, showing there's real push behind it. This is your best bet for quality, shape, and a session without the crowd. It’s an exposed beach break, so those long-period swells can wall up and close out a bit, but the conditions are right for some good ones.
Saturday the 19th is also worth a paddle. Morning and afternoon both have clean, offshore winds from the west with a 4ft to 4ft northerly swell. It's shorter period, but the winds are gold. Combined energy sits around 215-222.
After that, the second week gets patchy. We see another monster swell on Monday the 28th of September, with 12ft and 10ft south swells, but again, it's just too big for this break, with combined energy hitting 3148 and 2465. That’s a close-out.
Overall, the clear winner is Friday morning, September 18th. That south groundswell with the long period and clean wind is your best shot at some proper waves.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 102 | 103 | 126 | 58 | 61 | 39 | 1320 | 896 | 404 | 276 | 239 | 858 | 575 | 382 | 146 | 112 | 150 | 237 | 124 | 46 | 62 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:05AM1.14m | 10:43PM0.93m | 10:41AM1.14m | 11:42PM0.87m | 11:20AM1.13m | 00:44AM0.82m | 12:02PM1.11m | 1:50AM0.79m | 12:48PM1.09m | 2:55AM0.79m | 1:39PM1.08m | 3:54AM0.80m | 2:32PM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:38PM0.32m | 4:20AM0.46m | 5:32PM0.31m | 4:56AM0.53m | 6:26PM0.31m | 5:35AM0.59m | 7:21PM0.32m | 6:20AM0.63m | 8:17PM0.32m | 7:12AM0.66m | 9:11PM0.31m | 8:09AM0.67m | 10:02PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 13 |
Feels °C | 17 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | NNE 6 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | S 15 | S 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 10 | SW 4 | N 7 | S 14 |
| kJ | 13 | 103 | 126 | 51 | 37 | 18 | 74 | 116 | 404 | 276 | 239 | 858 | 575 | 382 | 146 | 100 | 37 | 8 | 3 | 46 | 62 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 14 | S 8 | ENE 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | S 15 | S 15 | S 18 | NE 13 | N 3 | N 6 | S 8 | SE 14 | S 11 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | N 8 |
| kJ | 20 | 12 | 17 | 58 | 61 | 39 | 8 | 8 | 110 | 38 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 20 | 7 | 20 | 18 | 37 | 16 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | ENE 14 | S 10 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNW 6 | NE 13 | NE 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 10 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 14 | 18 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | WNW 4 | NNW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 9 | S 9 | WSW 4 | W 4 | N 2 | SSW 6 | NW 3 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | SW 5 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 102 | 10 | 131 | 55 | 129 | 573 | 1320 | 896 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 87 | 2 | 84 | 53 | 112 | 150 | 237 | 124 | 122 | 328 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 115 | 16 | 93 | 114 | 1194 | 665 | 157 | 368 | 20 | 20 | 34 | 20 | 20 | 432 | 524 | 93 | 34 | 110 | 115 | 460 | 529 |
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