
Surf Forecasts:
Fryers Well surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, N swell with 48 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fryers Well this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Fryers Well in the next 16 days are 0.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fryers Well over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 7 | N 9 | N 8 | ENE 7 | N 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | N 13 | N 12 | N 13 | N 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:56PM0.63m | 9:21AM0.44m | 7:46PM0.59m | 12:18PM0.45m | 9:10PM0.57m | 1:09PM0.49m | 10:58PM0.58m | 1:32PM0.53m | 00:14AM0.62m | 1:51PM0.58m | 1:06AM0.66m | 2:11PM0.63m | 1:49AM0.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:33AM0.23m | 1:01PM0.41m | 3:59AM0.25m | 2:31PM0.44m | 5:27AM0.24m | 5:01PM0.45m | 6:27AM0.23m | 6:18PM0.42m | 7:10AM0.21m | 7:07PM0.37m | 7:44AM0.20m | 7:46PM0.32m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 13 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | N 12 |
17 | 28 | 54 | 57 | 37 | 53 | 45 | 24 | 29 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 15 | 48 | 55 | 57 | 48 | 48 | 16 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | SE 8 | NNE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | ENE 7 | N 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 7 | NE 8 | N 13 | N 16 |
7 | 30 | 29 | 60 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 21 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 12 | N 7 | NNE 12 | ENE 8 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | N 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | N 13 | N 12 | N 16 | NE 11 |
4 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 27 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | — | SE 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 5 | ESE 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
178 | 134 | 68 | — | 65 | — | — | 75 | 73 | 85 | 75 | 20 | 81 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 94 | 82 | 109 | 189 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 329 | 266 | 478 | 4 | 213 | 4 | 242 | 4 | 242 | 253 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 269 | 478 | 475 |
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Information about the Fryers Well Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fryers Well provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fryers Well can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fryers Well 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 (Fryers Well) 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 Fryers Well 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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