Floreat groyne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got a good look at the surf ahead for Floreat groyne. Let’s talk about it.

The first real action we see kicks off this Saturday morning, July 4th, with a clean 4ft WSW swell and a 13-second period. The water is much colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 64°, which is over three degrees below average – you’ll feel that chill. The combined swell energy is moderate at 906, but on Saturday the wind is a cross-offshore breeze from the NE at 15 mph, which keeps things clean enough for a beginner-friendly wave. Saturday afternoon holds a slightly bigger 5ft swell with a very long 16-second period, and the energy bumps up to 1014, still clean with a moderate breeze. It’s not a standout, but it’s a decent warm-up.

Sunday the 5th is a write-off – poor conditions all day, with cross and cross-on winds and messy, choppy surf. Skip it.

Now, here’s where it gets good. Monday morning, July 6th, the swell jumps to 8ft from the WSW with a beefy 16-second period, and the energy reading is a solid 2801 – that’s strong. The wind switches to a light SSE cross-off at 9 mph, making for clean surf. This is excellent, but at that size it’s really for experienced surfers only. Monday afternoon stays just as good with 8ft and clean conditions. Tuesday morning, July 7th, is the real gem: glassy conditions, light SSE breeze at just 3 mph, and a 8ft WSW groundswell with that same long 16-second period. The water will be glassy, and the waves will have serious shape. This is the top of the first week – a true standout for the experienced crew. The groyne will handle the long-period swell well, offering lined-up waves, but be aware it can break a bit straight at times. Tuesday afternoon sees a cross-on breeze creep in, so catch the morning.

Wednesday the 8th is a mix – morning has 4ft with a light cross breeze and decent energy at 1230, but it’s not top-tier. The afternoon bumps back up to 7ft with a cross-on wind – still surfable but not perfect.

Thursday and Friday, the 9th and 10th, get ugly. Onshore winds, onshore and strong cross-on winds up to 22 mph, and the surf gets lumpy and choppy. On Friday afternoon, the swell hits 10ft but with a short, weak 8-second period – a messy, wind-blown mess. Not worth it for paddle surfing; honestly, it looks more interesting for kite surfing.

After that messy week, Saturday morning, July 11th, offers a clean-up with 7ft from the WSW and a 13-second period, cross-off winds from the SSE at 12 mph. Energy is still strong at 1667. It’s marginal but clean – a possible session for the keen. The following Sunday the 12th is smaller at 4ft but with a light offshore E breeze in the morning – clean, fun, and more user-friendly. Energy drops to 660, so it’s mellow.

Monday, July 13th, is another standout. Morning and afternoon both offer 5ft from the WSW with a very long 16-second period and light offshore winds from the ENE/E. The energy is strong at 1487 in the morning. This is clean, powerful, and good for a bigger board – a solid day for experienced surfers.

The rest of the second week is quieter. Tuesday the 14th holds small 4ft to 4ft swells with clean cross-off winds. Wednesday the 15th is tiny at 3ft but with a very long 17-second period – not much push. Thursday the 16th is onshore and poor.

The final weekend, Saturday July 18th, shows a big 10ft to 12ft swell coming in from the WNW and W, but with short 9-second periods and onshore or cross-on winds. That’s a beach-break mess again – too big for most and not clean. They even mention it might be too big for this break. Sunday July 19th is much better: 8ft easing to 7ft from the W with 11-second periods, light cross-off winds in the morning, and glassy conditions in the afternoon. That Sunday afternoon looks clean and lined up, with energy at 1137 – a fitting end to the outlook.

Best bet of the whole run: Tuesday morning, July 7th, at Floreat groyne. Glassy, strong 8ft WSW groundswell with high energy – only for experts, but it’ll be magic. The second pick is Monday, July 13th – clean, long-period swell with light offshores.

Rusty

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