Floreat groyne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next 16 days at Floreat groyne are a mixed bag, and you’ll have to pick your moments. The first few days are a write-off Thursday 31 July through to Saturday 2 August: the surf is up, but it’s a mess. Cross-onshore winds, chop, and questionable conditions. The water temperature is sitting at 62°, which is a solid 4° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a notable chill, so you’ll want a good steamer.

We finally get a window on Sunday 3 August, Monday morning. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the NE, and the swell is 4 ft from the WSW, with a 14-second period, moderate combined energy (682). It’s a small, clean, beginner-friendly wave. That’s your stand-out moment for the first week – glassy, offshore, no crowds likely, but remember it’s a fairly consistent spot, so it should be fun.

The rest of the first week into early August gets ugly. Swell jumps to 7 ft, 8 ft, and by Wednesday 5 August it’s 10 ft, then 12 ft on Thursday 6 August, all with strong onshore winds and high combined energy (4213, 5650, etc.). The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the surf is too big and messy for a beach/groyne setup. This is more of a kite-surfing scene than a paddle session.

The second week, from Monday 10 August, shows promise. Monday morning the wind goes offshore from the E at 9 mph, with a 8 ft WSW swell, 16-second period, and 2699 combined energy. The forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” – that’s a solid call. The swell is over 8 ft, so it’s for experts only, but clean offshore wind and a long period groundswell should peel nicely along the groyne. Watch for the crowds though – it’s a sometimes busy spot.

After that, it’s a steep drop-off. Tuesday 11 August is small and clean in the morning (4 ft, NE cross-off, 729 combined energy), but by Wednesday 12 August we’re back to strong winds, heavy rain, and blown-out conditions. The swell keeps pumping 12 ft to 16 ft through the rest of the week, but with onshore gales and messy seas, it’s a hard pass.

So, the best on offer: Sunday 3 August Monday morning for the beginners and small-wave crew, and Monday 10 August Monday morning for the experienced surfers wanting a clean, powerful groundswell. Don’t bother with the rest.

Rusty.

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