
Surf Forecasts:
Friendly Beaches surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SE swell with 324 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with SE 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Friendly Beaches over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what’s headed for Friendly Beaches over the next 16 days. It’s a bit of a rollercoaster, but there are a couple of windows worth getting wet for.
We start the first weekend with some small but clean surf. Saturday morning (1st August) has a 3ft swell from the SE, with a 12-second period — that’s some nice groundswell energy. The water’s at 57°, a touch warmer than usual. The wind is light from the NW, cross-off, so the surf is clean. The combined energy is moderate (278). Not a ripper, but a decent opener.
Sunday morning (2nd August) is the better of the early days. The swell drops to 3ft from the SE, 11-second period, and the wind goes glassy from the NNW. The combined energy is moderate (311). It’s small, but it’ll be glassy and fun for a quiet session.
Things get messy from Monday (3rd August) through Wednesday (5th August). The wind turns bad, the swell gets short-period and choppy, and the quality tanks. There’s a gap there with nothing worth chasing.
Thursday 6th August morning has a bit of life — 3ft from the S, 8-second period, clean cross-off from the SW. The energy is moderate (206). It’s surfable, but nothing special.
Friday 7th August morning is glassy again, but the swell is a small 3ft from the ESE, 8-second period, energy moderate (180). It’s clean, but ordinary.
Then we hit a long dry spell. From Saturday 8th August through to the middle of the next week, the wind is all over the place, the swells are weak, and conditions are poor. That’s a gap of about 5 days with nothing to recommend.
Now, here’s the big one. Monday 10th August morning — the swell jumps to 10ft from the NNE, with an 8-second period. The combined energy is strong (1277). That’s a lot of water, but it’s too big for Friendly Beaches, especially with that short period. The wind is glassy, but it’s only for the experts. The afternoon sees 12ft (1789 energy) — serious power, but again, too much for this break.
The real standout is Tuesday 11th August. The morning brings an 8ft swell from the NNE, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is very strong (1244). The wind is glassy from the NW. This is the pick of the forecast — excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The afternoon drops to 7ft from the NNE, 9-second period, energy still strong (701), with a light cross-off breeze. Clean, powerful, and well-shaped. This is the day to circle on the calendar.
After that, the swell fades fast. Wednesday 12th August through to the end of the period is mostly small, windy, and poor. There’s a small glimmer on Sunday 16th August morning — 5ft from the NE, 10-second period, combined energy moderate (524), with a light cross-off from the SSW. It’s surfable and clean, but not a standout.
So, if you’re chasing the best, lock in Tuesday 11th August. The rest of the window is mostly small, messy, or way too big for the break. Keep an eye on the glassy mornings, but that big Tuesday session is the one.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 16 | S 15 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 8 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
259 | 319 | 236 | 155 | 125 | 70 | 99 | 73 | 77 | 31 | 24 | 126 | 308 | 142 | 78 | 130 | 186 | 167 | 99 | 150 | 68 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:28AM0.93m | 9:33PM1.16m | 11:03AM0.97m | 10:20PM1.10m | 11:38AM1.03m | 11:13PM1.02m | 12:16PM1.08m | 00:15AM0.95m | 12:58PM1.14m | 1:27AM0.89m | 1:44PM1.20m | 2:46AM0.85m | 2:36PM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:32PM0.57m | 4:31AM0.19m | 4:26PM0.55m | 5:05AM0.24m | 5:25PM0.51m | 5:41AM0.29m | 6:28PM0.45m | 6:21AM0.36m | 7:35PM0.38m | 7:07AM0.43m | 8:42PM0.29m | 7:59AM0.49m | 9:49PM0.20m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 14 | S 13 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | NNE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
259 | 319 | 236 | 155 | 96 | 31 | 37 | 32 | 77 | 31 | 24 | 126 | 4 | 74 | 48 | 54 | 186 | 167 | 99 | 150 | 68 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 11 | ESE 13 | SSW 11 | S 11 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | S 8 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | E 7 |
19 | 87 | 135 | 130 | 125 | 70 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 50 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | — | E 19 | E 18 | E 18 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 5 | SSE 8 | ENE 15 | SE 12 | NE 6 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 13 | SE 11 | SSE 8 | S 16 | S 17 |
11 | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 23 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 20 | 6 | 19 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 9 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — |
3 | 3 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 70 | 99 | 73 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 116 | 308 | 142 | 78 | 130 | 142 | 86 | 59 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 34 | 34 | 93 | 110 | 34 | 34 | 20 | 483 | 20 | 34 | 69 | 16 | 16 | 110 | 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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