Friendly Beaches Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.01° S 148.28° E

Friendly Beaches Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Friendly Beaches sea temperature is
14.0° C
1.7° 

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 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NE swell with 602 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 11th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 11th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 11th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it.

The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag for us. We’ve got a run of surfable days coming up, but nothing that’s going to have you calling in sick for work. The standout window is right around the corner, so let’s break it down.

We’re starting things off a little slow. The first real option we have is Monday afternoon at Friendly Beaches. It’s a bit of a washout, honestly. We’ve got a 6.9ft NE swell rolling in, but the south wind is chopping it up something fierce. The water’s sitting at 57.2°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but you won’t be feeling it with that wind. The energy is moderate at 859, but the surf quality is poor. I’d give this one a skip unless you’re desperate for a paddle.

Now, Tuesday morning is where things start to get interesting. The swell drops to a cleaner 4.6ft from the NE, and we’ve got a cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. It’s still a bit marginal, but it’s a step in the right direction. The real gem, though, is Tuesday afternoon. The wind goes glassy out of the ENE, and the swell is a clean 4.6ft from the NE. The energy is still moderate at 771, but the conditions are looking very good. The period is 10 seconds, which is a solid, average swell. This is probably the pick of the first few days.

Wednesday looks rideable. The swell drops to 3.3ft from the ENE, with a clean cross-off breeze in the morning and a proper offshore from the WSW in the afternoon. It’s not big, but it’ll be clean. The energy is moderate, dropping from 439 to 327. Good, but not great.

Thursday and Friday see the swell back off a touch, with the period stretching out to 16 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which is a good sign for shape. The size is small, 1.6ft to 2.6ft, but it’s coming from the south. The winds are light and offshore, so it’ll be clean. The energy is still moderate, around 241 to 482, but with this size, it’s going to be more of a longboard day. The period is long, so it might be breaking a bit straight at the beach, but it’ll be pretty.

Saturday morning is looking like another glassy winner. The swell is 3.0ft from the S, with a 10-second period, and there’s no wind to speak of. It’s clean and small. The energy is moderate at 311. Saturday afternoon gets a bit dicey with an onshore breeze, so I’d get out there in the morning.

Sunday and Monday of the first week are still rideable, but the energy is dropping off. Sunday morning is glassy again with a 3.0ft S swell, but the period eases to 11 seconds. The energy is 238. After that, it starts to wind down. Monday morning has a 2.0ft S swell, but it’s weak, with an energy of just 96. The conditions are clean, but it’s getting small.

Then we hit a lull. From Monday afternoon through to the following Friday morning, things go flat. The combined energy values are all below 100, often in the 40s and 50s. There’s just no power in the water. The swell is tiny, and the winds are mostly cross or onshore, which doesn’t help. This is a stretch where you’re better off doing something else.

Now, here’s the thing. The forecast does show a pulse of energy around Friday, the 21st, but it’s all over the shop. The swell jumps a bit, but the period is short and the conditions are poor. It’s not worth getting excited about.

The following week, from the 22nd onwards, sees a bit more activity, but it’s pretty ordinary. There are a few clean moments with small cross-offshore winds, but the swell direction is all over the place and the energy is mostly weak. There’s nothing here that’s going to be a standout.

So, if you’re looking for a window, the best bet is Tuesday afternoon on the 11th. That’s the one with the glassy conditions and the clean 4.6ft NE swell. After that, it’s a waiting game. The long-range stuff looks promising but less certain, and I wouldn’t hold my breath for anything big.

Keep it salty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
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(10 max)
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3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
0
1
2
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NE
9
1.3
NE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.7
S
16
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
15
1
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
589
328
377
469
260
218
131
121
118
243
176
167
196
279
220
127
99
51
48
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WSW
15
W
10
WNW
10
W
10
WNW
15
W
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
N
10
NE
5
NW
5
NNE
10
NE
5
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:18AM0.90m
6:25PM1.42m
8:09AM0.93m
7:20PM1.40m
8:55AM0.97m
8:13PM1.35m
9:39AM1.01m
9:06PM1.26m
10:21AM1.05m
10:00PM1.15m
11:01AM1.08m
10:55PM1.03m
Low Tide
00:49AM-0.00m
12:01PM0.54m
1:41AM-0.02m
1:01PM0.52m
2:29AM-0.00m
2:00PM0.49m
3:14AM0.05m
3:00PM0.47m
3:55AM0.12m
4:00PM0.45m
4:34AM0.22m
5:01PM0.43m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
clear
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clear
rain showers
light rain
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clear
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7:05
7:03
7:01
7:01
7:00
6:58
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5:19
5:20
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:23
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4
Temp °C
12
15
15
11
14
14
8
14
15
11
15
12
10
11
11
10
12
11
10
Feels °C
7
11
11
8
8
9
4
10
12
9
11
8
9
9
8
8
9
8
7
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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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