Floreat groyne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s headed our way for Floreat groyne.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the good news is the first real surf shows up on Tuesday, July 28th. The whole pattern starts with a solid pulse of groundswell, then gets messy with a big stormy spell, before tapering off into something small and clean right at the end. The standout sessions are definitely those first two days – Tuesday morning and afternoon are clean, fun, and the best we’ll see for a while.

Tuesday, July 28th is the pick of the entire outlook. The morning has a clean 5ft WSW swell with a 14-second period, producing a moderate wave energy of 985. The wind is offshore from the ENE at 15 km/h, keeping the lineup glassy. The water is sitting at 63.5°, which is a noticeable 3.2° colder than the average for this time of year, so you’ll feel that chill. The afternoon holds up nicely too – 4.5ft from the WSW with a light E breeze at 10 km/h, still offshore and clean. This is beginner-friendly size, with a nice long period that’ll give you long, easy lines. It’s a beach/groyne setup, so it’s pretty exposed to the swell, and the optimum direction (WSW) is exactly what we’re getting. Crowds can be around sometimes, but honestly, on a Tuesday you might have it mostly to yourself. This is the best on offer.

Wednesday, July 29th drops off a bit. The morning is only 3ft with a 17-second period, but the wind is cross-offshore from the NE at 20 km/h, which keeps it clean. The afternoon is slightly better at 3.5ft from the SW, again with a light cross-offshore breeze. Neither is a standout, but it’s still surfable if you’re keen.

Thursday, July 30th is small and marginal. The morning has 3ft from the WSW with a cross-offshore NNE wind, but it’s weak. The afternoon bumps up to 3.5ft, but the wind shifts onshore from the WNW, making it a bit of a gamble. Not the day to plan around.

Friday, July 31st sees the swell size jump, but the wind goes against us. The morning is 5ft from the WSW with a 16-second period, giving a moderate-to-strong energy of 1245, but the wind is cross-onshore from the NNW. The afternoon gets even bigger at 6ft, but it’s onshore from the WNW. This is getting too big for beginners and the chop will be a challenge. A pass for me.

Saturday, August 1st – here’s the second standout. The morning is excellent for experienced surfers. A solid 8ft from the SW, 15 seconds, with a cross-offshore SE wind at 15 km/h. The wave energy is strong at 2392. This is clean, powerful, and has some real punch. Not for beginners – over 8ft is expert territory, and this is close. The afternoon gets choppy and cross-onshore, so get it early.

Sunday, August 2nd is a mixed bag. The morning has 5.5ft from the WSW with a moderate cross-offshore NE wind at 25 km/h, which is a bit blustery but still clean. The afternoon drops to 10 km/h and is much cleaner, with the same 5.5ft swell. This is a decent option for the more confident intermediate surfer.

Monday, August 3rd is a write-off. The morning is 4.5ft but with a fresh NNE breeze at 30 km/h, making it poor. The afternoon is not much better. Skip it.

Tuesday, August 4th gets ugly. The morning has a very long-period 19-second swell at 4.5ft, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore from the NW at 30 km/h, with a risk of thunderstorms. The afternoon is a messy 13ft from the WNW at 35 km/h onshore. The combined energy is very high (2238), but it’s a total washout. This is more of a kite-surfing session than a paddle session.

Wednesday, August 5th has the biggest swell of the period. The morning hits 15ft from the W with a 14-second period and an incredible 8028 energy. The wind is light from the NNW, but the swell is just

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