Floreat groyne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty.

Right off the bat, the next week is looking pretty average. There’s swell on the way, but it’s messy and the wind’s all over the shop. We’ve got a bit of a wait before things clean up properly, so don’t get too excited about the first few days.

Tuesday the 4th kicks off with some waist-to-shoulder high WSW swell at Floreat groyne, around 6ft, but the morning breeze is on it and the afternoon turns choppy. Wednesday the 5th, the swell bumps up a notch to about 8ft, but it’s still got that cross-shore wind and the water’s got a bit of a bump on it. Honestly, it’s not worth getting wet for. Thursday and Friday are more of the same – a bit of size around 8ft but the wind stays messy, and Friday afternoon gets blown out with rain and a fresh onshore breeze.

Saturday the 8th is a proper write-off. The swell jumps to a solid 15ft with a strong cross-onshore wind. That’s way too big and rough for any sane paddling. This is looking more like a day for the kite crew than the surf crew. Sunday the 9th is still lumpy, but Monday the 10th shows a glimmer of hope with a cleaner cross-off breeze in the morning and 8ft of SW swell. Not perfect, but at least a bit more manageable.

Now, here’s where it starts to get interesting. Tuesday the 11th, the wind drops right out and it goes glassy. The swell is a clean 6ft of WSW groundswell with a 15-second period. That’s the kind of wave that makes a groyne feel like a point break. It’s still got some push to it, but if you’re comfortable in the water, this will be worth it. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th keep the quality up with clean conditions and solid 6-7ft WSW swell. The morning sessions on both those days look like the pick of the week. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are still rideable with around 6ft of swell, but the wind’s a bit more cross-shore, so it won't be as crisp.

Then the 16th turns windy and messy again, and the 17th is another big, lumpy one with 15ft of W swell – definitely not for the faint-hearted. That’s a day for the experts or the skis.

Looking further out, the 18th brings a huge WSW swell, around 15ft, with a 17-second period. That’s got some serious energy (10,563), but it’s just too big for this break. The 19th, though, looks promising. The swell backs down to a more manageable 10ft, the wind goes offshore and clean, and the conditions sound proper. That’s your standout for the second week, but as always, the long-range stuff is less certain, so don’t book your flights just yet.

Remember, the water here is running at 62°, which is a good three and a half degrees colder than normal for this time of year, so bring the hood if you’re surfing the early sessions.

Alright, that’s the rundown. Keep it safe and score some clean ones.

Rusty.

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