
Surf Forecasts:
Friendly Beaches surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, S swell with 422 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with S 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Friendly Beaches over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, lookin’ at what we’ve got coming down the line for Friendly Beaches.
Right off the bat, it’s a quiet start. The first few days are small and weak, with a little 2ft south swell on Tuesday morning that’s got a long 16-second period, but it’s just not enough push to get excited about. The water’s sittin' at 57°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for the middle of July.
The real story starts to build from Thursday the 16th. That morning we get a glassy, clean 2ft south groundswell (period 15 seconds) under a light WNW breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 204, and it’s lookin’ clean. Friday the 17th morning is a bit cross-off, but by the afternoon the wind goes glassy and we’ve got a 2ft south swell with a 17-second period pumping 258 units of energy. That’s a proper little groundswell, and with the glassy conditions, it’s one of the true standouts of the whole run.
Sunday the 19th is another highlight. Glassy conditions all morning, with a 3ft south swell and a 12-second period, energy jumping to 331. The afternoon swings around to a 2ft ESE swell but stays glassy. Then Monday the 20th brings a 3ft NE swell in the afternoon with glassy winds and a solid 397 combined energy. That’s clean, fun surf.
The next true standout is Thursday the 23rd. We get a 4ft ENE swell, 11-second period, with offshore WNW winds in the afternoon, energy up at 460. That’s a solid, clean day. And then Friday the 24th pushes a bit bigger, 5ft ENE swell, but the wind goes cross-shore and the tide might mess with it, so it’s less of a sure thing.
The absolute best of the bunch looks like Saturday the 25th morning. Clean, offshore cross-off wind, 5ft ENE swell, 12-second period, and a combined energy of 555. That’s a proper wall of water, well-shaped, and with those conditions it’s going to be lined up. This one’s for the experienced crew – 5ft is a solid size, and it’s a beach break, so the long-period groundswell might bend a little straight, but the quality is there.
After that, Sunday the 26th holds up with 4ft and 3ft ENE swell, winds staying offshore or cross-off, energy still high in the 400s. Then things taper off into the end of the month, with smaller 2ft to 3ft ENE swells, still clean but dropping in energy.
To sum it up: the first couple days are a wash. The real action kicks off Thursday the 16th and runs through to Sunday the 26th. The standout sessions are Friday the 17th afternoon and Saturday the 25th morning – both glassy or offshore with decent groundswell. If you’re picking one, go for the 25th morning. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | N 4 | S 15 | S 15 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 18 | S 17 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 16 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | NE 11 | NE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
124 | 79 | 42 | 38 | 1 | 104 | 107 | 125 | 92 | 76 | 209 | 118 | 55 | 95 | 150 | 181 | 160 | 140 | 127 | 176 | 224 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:33PM1.47m | 9:27AM0.93m | 8:28PM1.45m | 10:18AM0.95m | 9:23PM1.38m | 11:07AM0.98m | 10:17PM1.27m | 11:54AM1.02m | 11:12PM1.14m | 12:38PM1.06m | 00:10AM1.01m | 1:20PM1.09m | 1:12AM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:10PM0.55m | 2:54AM-0.08m | 2:09PM0.54m | 3:45AM-0.06m | 3:10PM0.54m | 4:33AM-0.00m | 4:13PM0.54m | 5:18AM0.08m | 5:19PM0.53m | 5:59AM0.18m | 6:27PM0.51m | 6:38AM0.28m | 7:36PM0.48m | ||||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 4:52 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | N 5 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 |
90 | 66 | 82 | 62 | 261 | 154 | 88 | 125 | 92 | 60 | 209 | 118 | 103 | 87 | 150 | 181 | 132 | 17 | 114 | 176 | 224 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | N 4 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 16 | S 9 | S 11 | S 18 | S 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 |
124 | 79 | 42 | 38 | 1 | 104 | 107 | 109 | 65 | 76 | 41 | 20 | 55 | 95 | 112 | 146 | 160 | 140 | 127 | 104 | 70 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 6 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 8 | — | S 11 | NE 12 | NE 11 | S 20 | SE 15 | ESE 18 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | S 16 | NE 10 | S 16 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
14 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 9 | 5 | 5 | 74 | 8 | 30 | 29 | 56 | 43 | 4 | 5 | 56 | 31 | 19 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | WSW 3 | W 4 | NW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | N 9 | — | — | NW 5 | W 3 | — | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
25 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 9 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 49 | 33 | 98 | 90 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 20 | 20 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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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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