Surf Forecasts:
Friendly Beaches surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with 912 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM. 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 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Friendly Beaches over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about the waves at Friendly Beaches.
First thing, the water temperature is about what you'd expect for this time of year. This isn't a spot for the groms or weekend warriors, it's a place for the experienced crew.
The day to really circle on the calendar is Tuesday, September 22nd, in the morning. That's the standout of the whole forecast. You've got a south swell running 5ft with a 16-second period—that's a deep ocean groundswell pushing a ton of energy. The wind is offshore from the west-southwest, so the waves will be clean, lined up, and have some real power. It'll be a show, but expect some company as crowds are possible here.
The other big moment comes on Monday, September 28th, in the afternoon. That's a totally different beast. The swell is a massive 10ft from the north-northeast, but with a short, dumpy 9-second period. The raw energy is off the charts. The wind is a strong cross-off, which helps, but this is strictly for experts. That size with that period can get chaotic and heavy. It might be more exciting to watch than to paddle out.
Earlier in the run, Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th have some clean, fun waves. Thursday morning offers 4ft of south swell with a clean offshore breeze. Friday morning is smaller, at 4ft, but with a beautiful 14-second period and light winds, it'll be glassy and have a nice, long wall to work with.
After the big swell on the 28th, things drop off. Tuesday the 29th morning has a small, clean window with a 4ft swell and offshore wind, but the rest of the days get chopped up or just too small.
There are a few gaps where the energy is real low or the conditions are poor, especially around the 21st and from late September 27th onward when the wind turns onshore and the swell gets messy.
So, here’s the takeaway: for the experienced surfer, the morning of Tuesday the 22nd is a must. For those looking for a clean, lower-key session, the morning of Friday the 18th is your time.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 8 | S 17 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 8 | S 9 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 765 | 568 | 404 | 67 | 208 | 740 | 510 | 382 | 150 | 65 | 173 | 354 | 257 | 198 | 114 | 190 | 201 | 321 | 623 | 321 | 307 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 11:20AM1.13m | 00:44AM0.82m | 12:02PM1.11m | 1:50AM0.79m | 12:48PM1.09m | 2:55AM0.79m | 1:39PM1.08m | 3:54AM0.80m | 2:32PM1.09m | 4:43AM0.82m | 3:25PM1.10m | 5:24AM0.84m | 4:15PM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:26PM0.31m | 5:35AM0.59m | 7:21PM0.32m | 6:20AM0.63m | 8:17PM0.32m | 7:12AM0.66m | 9:11PM0.31m | 8:09AM0.67m | 10:02PM0.30m | 9:08AM0.66m | 10:47PM0.27m | 10:04AM0.63m | 11:28PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 25 | 21 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
Feels °C | 4 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | S 9 | S 15 | S 9 | S 15 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | S 16 | S 10 |
| kJ | 72 | 112 | 404 | 67 | 202 | 740 | 510 | 382 | 150 | 65 | 173 | 156 | 257 | 198 | 114 | 190 | 201 | 127 | 623 | 321 | 307 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | S 15 | NE 12 | S 15 | N 4 | NE 13 | E 13 | S 8 | N 5 | S 15 | S 17 | S 16 | SE 13 | N 6 | S 10 | S 15 | S 16 | — | NE 12 | S 15 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 71 | 6 | 208 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 67 | 354 | 43 | 7 | 29 | 71 | 112 | 321 | — | 6 | 163 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | N 8 | NE 12 | NE 13 | E 16 | E 15 | E 13 | N 7 | N 5 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 14 | S 16 | S 14 | NE 6 | SSE 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 2 | 10 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | N 2 | W 4 | N 5 | N 7 | N 6 | SSW 9 | S 8 | N 3 | N 5 | N 6 | SSW 5 | W 4 | — | W 4 | SSW 10 | S 9 | — |
| kJ | 765 | 568 | 645 | 409 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 22 | 86 | 94 | 265 | 11 | 35 | 170 | 135 | 6 | — | 21 | 339 | 318 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 119 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 34 | 129 | 182 | 114 | 34 | 20 | 34 | 110 | 93 | 460 | 20 | 20 | 34 | 20 | 368 | 20 |
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