Floreat groyne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, grab a coffee and settle in, 'cause the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag for Floreat groyne. We've got some solid swell windows, but the wind and the size are going to be the main players here. Let's break it down, day by day.

First up, Wednesday July 15th. We're looking at a clean 4ft swell from the WSW, with a long 17-second period – that's proper groundswell energy. The wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 12 mph, which will keep the faces tidy. The water is sitting at 64°F which is a hefty 4°F colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a good steamer. The combined energy is strong (1281), so there's some push. It's a bit of a standout for the start, but the forecast scores are only fair, so don't expect perfection.

Thursday July 16th gets messy. The wind swings to a cross-shore NNW at 16 mph in the morning, and then a heavy cross-shore from the N at 19 mph in the afternoon. The swell picks up to 5-5ft, but the period drops to 14-15 seconds, and the rain is on the way. The combined energy jumps up (1586), but it'll be a lumpy, choppy mess. A definite skip.

Friday July 17th starts with promise. The morning is clean with a cross-off NNE breeze at 12 mph and a 6ft swell from the W. That's the biggest of the first swell pulse, with a strong 13-second period and moderate wave energy (1297). The afternoon turns to rubbish with a cross-on NW wind and lumpy conditions. The morning window is the best of the early days.

Now, Saturday July 18th is a big one, but not for the faint-hearted. The swell pumps up to 12ft from the WSW. The combined energy is massive (5160 in the morning, 6152 in the afternoon). That is powerful, heavy surf. The morning has a strong onshore wind, making it a washing machine. The afternoon has a lighter cross-on breeze, but the swell is well over 8ft – this is expert territory only. The groyne will be working, but it's a serious ocean. For most, this is a day to watch from the beach.

Sunday July 19th is a comedown. The swell drops to 7-8ft, still from the WSW, but the wind is cross-on all day, with a light breeze in the morning. The combined energy is still moderate (2078), but the messy wind will spoil the shape. It's a marginal day.

Monday July 20th is the real standout for the first week. The morning is clean as a whistle with a light NNE cross-off breeze at 6 mph. The swell is a solid 6ft from the WSW, with a 12-second period and moderate energy (871). The conditions are described as "very good". This is the one to circle. The afternoon gets a bit iffy with an onshore breeze, so get in early.

Tuesday July 21st sees the swell fade to a tiny 3ft. The period is long (14-16 seconds), but there's just not enough size. The combined energy is weak (438). Not worth the paddle.

Wednesday July 22nd brings a new pulse. The morning is clean again with a light cross-off N breeze. The swell is back to 6ft from the WSW, with a 13-second period and moderate energy (1042). Another excellent morning window. The afternoon is a bit choppy.

Thursday July 23rd is a beauty. The morning has a clean cross-off from the ENE at 9 mph, and the afternoon goes glassy with a light offshore from the ENE at 6 mph. The swell holds steady at 5-6ft from the WSW. This is a solid, clean day with good energy (1002). A top pick for the week.

Friday July 24th is a classic. The morning is clean with a cross-off NE breeze, and the swell is 4ft. The real story is the afternoon: completely glassy, zero wind, and a clean 3ft swell. The conditions are described as "good". It's small, but it'll be perfect for a longboard or a funboard. The combined energy is weak (439), but for a glassy session, it's a winner.

After that, the 16-day window runs out of steam. The swell drops to 2-3ft for the rest of the period. The wind is mostly cross-off, keeping the conditions clean, but the wave heights are too small for any real riding. The combined energy drops to the low hundreds (142-488). July 25th through to July 30th are going to be a flat spell, with only small, weak waves. It's a classic end-of-winter lull for this spot.

So, to sum it up: the absolute best windows are the morning of Monday July 20th, and the morning of Thursday July 23rd. The afternoon of Friday July 24th is a small, glassy gem. The weekend of July 18th-19th is for experts only on the big days.

Rusty.

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