Friendly Beaches Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.01° S 148.28° E

Friendly Beaches Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Friendly Beaches sea temperature is
14.0° C
1.0° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, S swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 10PM (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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 14th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the next couple of weeks at Friendly Beaches are a real mixed bag. We’ve got a few windows where it’ll be worth paddling out, but you’ll need to pick your moments. The spot is exposed and inconsistent, so it’s not a place you can just rock up and expect a wave. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, but noticeable.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Tuesday the 14th is a write-off – tiny 1ft south swell, crossed-off wind, zero energy. Wednesday the 15th is a little better in the arvo with a 2ft south swell and offshore wind, but it’s only surfable, not special. The real action starts to build from Thursday the 16th morning. That’s when we get a nice 2ft south groundswell (15-second period) with clean, offshore conditions. The combined energy is moderate (266), and it’s the first time it feels like a proper session. Friday the 17th is even better – glassy conditions in the arvo, 2ft of south swell, long 16-second period, clean faces. That’s the standout for the first week.

The weekend of the 19th and 20th keeps things ticking over. Sunday morning the 19th has a 3ft south swell with a 12-second period, clean and cross-off wind, and solid energy (376). Monday the 20th arvo goes glassy with a 2ft NE swell – not huge, but the glass makes it worth a look. By Tuesday the 21st, we’ve got 3ft of NE swell in the morning, clean again, with 303 energy. It’s not pumping, but it’s consistent enough for a few fun ones.

The middle of the second week, around Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd, gets a bit ordinary – smaller swells, shorter period, and just surfable. Then Friday the 24th morning picks up with a 3ft ENE swell, clean, and 372 energy – that’s a solid session. Saturday the 25th morning is glassy with the same 3ft ENE swell, 430 energy, and it’s looking real clean. But Sunday the 26th morning is the real standout of the whole outlook. We’ve got a 4ft south swell, 15-second period, with cross-off wind and a huge 940 energy reading. That’s the biggest, cleanest, most powerful wave of the whole 16 days. It’s a bit punchy for beginners – over 5ft – but for anyone with some experience, that’s the one to circle on the calendar. The arvo gets ruined by a cross-on breeze, so get in early.

Monday the 27th is glassy again with a 2ft ENE swell, and Tuesday the 28th arvo goes glassy with a 3ft south swell, 378 energy. Good, clean fun. The last couple of days, Wednesday the 29th, are ordinary again – small and weak.

Overall, you’ve got a few gaps of a day or two with nothing worth chasing, but the standout is undeniably Sunday the 26th morning. Get there early, score clean lines, and enjoy the energy. Cheers, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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15
0.3
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15
0.7
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14
0.6
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15
0.6
S
15
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.5
S
16
0.6
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16
0.5
S
15
0.6
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18
0.5
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17
0.9
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12
0.9
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12
0.8
S
12
0.5
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15
0.5
ESE
14
0.7
NE
11
0.8
NE
10
0.9
NE
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Energy kJ
79
42
38
192
155
165
125
128
132
192
113
221
147
244
225
166
121
110
116
124
187
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
NW
15
W
15
WSW
5
WNW
5
WNW
10
NE
5
NW
5
WNW
5
NNW
5
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NNE
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NNE
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cross-off
glassy
cross-off
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
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
7:15AM0.38m
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Feels °C
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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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