
Surf Forecasts:
Friendly Beaches surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, N swell with 287 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period with N 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 2.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Friendly Beaches over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Friendly Beaches.
To be straight with you, the next week and a half is a bit of a slow burn. There’s a real gap at the start after the first decent pulse, with a few days of tiny, weak waves that are only really surfable but not worth getting excited about. The real standout action, and the only time I’d be locking in plans, is the period around the 20th and 21st of July, and then again late in the second week.
The first bit of action kicks off Sunday morning the 12th. We’re looking at a 6 ft swell from the north, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s a bit of a jumbled mess. The water temp is sitting at 57 °F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The wind is a cross-off from the NW at 9 mph, so it’ll be clean, but the wave energy is moderate (516). It’s surfable, but not the highlight.
Then things drop right off. From Monday the 13th through to Saturday the 18th, the swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, with long-period southerly groundswell (16 seconds). That kind of long period at a beach break like Friendly Beaches can make waves break too straight and fat. The wind is offshore or light, so it’s clean, but the energy is weak (mostly under 200). There’s a little bump on the 18th Saturday afternoon, with a 3 ft south swell, 11 seconds, and glassy conditions – that’s a nice clean session but nothing to write home about.
Now, the true standout. On Monday the 20th of July, the afternoon session is the one. The swell jumps to 7 ft from the NNE, with a decent 11-second period, and the energy is very strong (1953). The wind is light and cross-off from the WNW at 6 mph. This is excellent, powerful surf. It’s getting up there in size though, so this is one for the experienced crew only. The morning of the 20th is also good, with a 4 ft NE swell and strong energy (591), but the afternoon is the peak.
Tuesday the 21st keeps the quality high. The morning has a 4 ft swell from the NE with light offshore winds, and the energy is strong (414). The afternoon turns on a 8 ft swell from the south, but with a short 7-second period – that’s a lot of close-out chaos. The energy is still very strong (946), but it’s not the best shape. The morning is the better call.
After that, the 22nd of July Wednesday morning sees a massive 10 ft swell from the SSE, but that’s just too big for this break. The wind is glassy, but it’s a recipe for a beating. Leave that one for the tow teams.
The second week from the 23rd onwards has some solid, consistent surf. The 23rd Thursday afternoon is a standout with a 6 ft SE swell at 9 seconds, clean cross-off wind, and very strong energy (1189). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The 24th Friday morning is also a cracker: 5 ft SE swell, 10-second period, light offshore wind, and strong energy (1077). The 25th Saturday morning has a 5 ft E swell with a 12-second period, offering strong energy (1318), but the wind is a moderate cross-off, so it’s a little less clean.
The last few days into the 27th see the swell drop back down to tiny, unexciting levels.
So, if you’re looking for the best, circle Monday the 20th of July afternoon. That’s the big one. The 7 ft NNE swell, clean light winds, and heaps of energy. The 23rd Thursday afternoon and 24th Friday morning are your next best bets later on. The rest of the time it’s a waiting game. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so keep that in mind on the good days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon morning, light winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
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287 | 139 | 34 | 82 | 178 | 125 | 124 | 78 | 72 | 99 | 92 | 68 | 85 | 82 | 107 | 125 | 121 | 65 | 157 | 257 | 195 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:43PM1.42m | 7:33AM0.89m | 6:38PM1.46m | 8:32AM0.91m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:13AM0.53m | 1:04AM-0.02m | 12:11PM0.54m | 2:00AM-0.07m | 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 | ||||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | S 16 | N 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 15 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
212 | 139 | 34 | 35 | 178 | 58 | 120 | 122 | 72 | 99 | 92 | 68 | 85 | 82 | 107 | 125 | 121 | 48 | 157 | 257 | 195 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 11 | NE 8 | S 16 | SSW 8 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | N 8 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 14 | S 15 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 14 | S 16 | N 5 | NNE 4 |
6 | 10 | 11 | 82 | 13 | 125 | 124 | 78 | 1 | 99 | 53 | 45 | 64 | 72 | 50 | 31 | 27 | 65 | 45 | 11 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | E 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SW 6 | SSW 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 8 | E 9 | S 15 | NE 12 | S 18 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 15 | ESE 17 | N 4 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 |
11 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 22 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 57 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 29 | 2 | 28 | 56 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | W 4 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 8 | W 4 | SSW 7 | W 4 | — | W 3 | W 3 | — | W 2 | W 3 | W 3 | — | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 |
287 | 17 | 15 | 128 | 106 | 61 | 346 | 12 | 320 | 15 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | 22 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 848 | 530 | 460 | 93 | 114 | 34 | 69 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 34 | 34 | 110 | 34 | 69 | 34 | 34 |
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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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