Floreat groyne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way for Floreat groyne over the next couple of weeks, but honestly, the wind is going to be the main character in this story—and not always in a good way. The water’s sitting at 62° right now, which is a fair bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a good steamer.

The first few days are a bit average. Tuesday 1st September has a 5ft WSW swell with a very long 16-second period and light cross-shore breeze, but the wave comment says it’s marginal—the combined energy is 1338 (moderate) but it’s just not lining up right. Wednesday 2nd gets a bit more size, around 7ft to 7ft, but it’s onshore WSW wind all day, making it messy. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, Thursday 3rd September morning is where it starts to get interesting. That’s the first real standout. The swell hangs around 7ft from the WSW with a period of 14 seconds, the wind goes glassy (3 mph from the west), and the combined energy jumps to 1797 (moderate). The report calls it “excellent conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s the morning to be in the water. But don’t hang around—by the afternoon the wind cranks up to 16 mph onshore and it turns to junk.

Friday 4th and Saturday 5th are a write-off. Swell pushes up to 10ft and even 15ft, but with strong cross-onshore winds and a period that dips to 9 seconds on Saturday, it’s blown out and dangerous. This is expert-only if you’re silly enough, but honestly, it looks more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

Sunday 6th morning has a 12ft WSW swell and 13-second period, combined energy at 3990 (strong), but the wind is cross at 12 mph and the comment says it’s too big for this break. Leave it.

Monday 7th September morning is another beauty. Swell drops to 8ft, glassy south wind at 3 mph, 16-second period, and 3237 energy (strong). The report says “excellent for experienced surfers.” That morning will be clean, powerful, and well-shaped—a true standout.

Tuesday 8th morning is also worth a mention: 8ft WSW swell, 17-second period (very long), light cross-offshore SE wind at 6 mph, and the energy is 3950 (strong). The comment says “excellent.” That long period will make the waves fat at a beach/groyne setup, so it might be a bit straight, but still very clean.

After that, the second week is more mixed. Wednesday 9th afternoon is clean with 6ft WSW swell and cross-offshore light winds—worth a look. Thursday 10th morning has 5ft with offshore wind but moderate breeze. Nothing jumps out as a top-tier session.

Then Monday 14th September morning returns with glassy conditions again: 6ft WSW swell, 15-second period, and clean—another decent window for experienced surfers.

Tuesday 15th morning has offshore east wind at 6 mph and a 5ft WSW swell, with 995 energy (moderate). The report says “very good conditions.” That’s a solid, fun morning.

Overall, the absolute standouts are Thursday 3rd September morning and Monday 7th September morning. Both have that magic mix of decent size, glassy or near-calm wind, and good swell energy. Crowds at Floreat groyne can happen sometimes, so get in early.

Rusty.

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