Floreat groyne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks. We’re focusing on Floreat groyne, and honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag with a whole lot of waiting involved.

The forecast kicks off with a solid pulse of swell, but the wind is just not playing ball. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are write-offs with onshore and cross-onshore breezes messing up what would otherwise be a decent 7ft to 8ft WSW swell. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is a bit colder than average for this time of year.

We then hit a real rough patch. From Friday the 4th right through to Sunday the 6th, the swell gets big and powerful, but the wind is all over the shop – strong and cross-onshore, turning it into a lumpy, choppy mess. The energy is ramping up, hitting strong levels, but it’s not for paddling. With the beach/groyne setup and that wind, this period looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. We’re talking heights of 8ft to 12ft and periods dropping as low as 9 seconds – just messy.

Now, hold on, because we get a window. Monday the 7th morning cleans right up. The wind swings offshore from the ESE, light at 6 mph, and we’ve got a solid 8ft WSW groundswell with a long 16-second period. The combined energy is strong. This is clean, powerful, and excellent for experienced surfers. This is your standout.

Tuesday the 8th is another beauty. Glassy offshore breezes from the E to ESE at 9 mph, holding that 7ft to 8ft WSW swell with a very long 15-16 second period. Energy is still strong. The conditions are clean, groomed, and excellent. This is the best on offer – two solid days of quality. Just bear in mind the long period means it might bowl a bit fast on a beach break, but with offshore wind, it'll hold up well.

The quality drops off again Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th, with the swell fading and winds turning tricky. Then we have another big jump in energy Friday the 11th with a massive 10ft WSW swell carrying a very long 18-second period, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. Not worth the paddle.

But wait, Saturday the 12th is a stunner. Glassy conditions with the easterly wind dropping to a slight air, and an 8ft WSW groundswell at 16 seconds. The energy is very strong. This is another standout for experienced surfers – clean, powerful, and inviting.

Sunday the 13th is also a tempting prospect. Calm winds and glassy conditions with a 6ft swell. It’s smaller but will be super clean. The break might be a bit inconsistent with that smaller swell, but if it's on, it'll be a dream for the more competent surfer.

After that, from Monday the 14th, the swell just gets too big for the break, with heights pushing 10ft to 16ft and energy readings going through the roof. The forecast notes say it's too big, so unless you’re a big-wave charger, give it a miss. That trend continues through to Wednesday the 16th with glassy 13ft swell but again, too much water moving.

We finally see it back off a touch on Thursday the 17th with a 10ft WSW swell and a very long 18-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore. It’s a marginal finish to the run.

So, to keep it simple: your best windows are Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th, with a solid second shot on Saturday the 12th and maybe Sunday the 13th if you want it smaller and cleaner. Everything else is either blown out or too big.

Rusty.

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