Floreat groyne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at a pretty rough stretch here for Floreat groyne. The next few days are going to be a real test of patience, with a long spell of messy, blown-out conditions before we finally get a couple of clean windows to chase.

The core problem is the wind. For the first week, it’s mostly cross-onshore or onshore, with a lot of moderate to strong breezes. The swell is there, but it’s just not being kind to us. Monday the 31st is a write-off with a 5ft WSW swell at a very long 17 seconds, but it’s cross-on and choppy. Tuesday the 1st is a little cleaner with a cross-shore breeze, but the 5ft, 16-second swell from the same direction is just marginal. That long period (over 15 seconds) can make a beach/groyne setup like this tricky, as it can break too straight and close out, so the quality isn't there.

The weekend of the 5th and 6th is a total disaster. We’ve got a 13ft swell on Saturday afternoon with a near gale, so that’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The swell energy is strong (3136) but it’s just a mess. Sunday the 6th holds a big 10ft swell, but it’s still cross-on or onshore.

The first real standout is Tuesday morning, September 9th. The wind finally swings offshore from the NE, a light breeze, creating clean conditions. The swell is a solid 8ft from the WSW with a long 16-second period, and the combined energy is strong (3587). This is a setup for experienced surfers only, as anything over 8ft is for the crew who know what they’re doing. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget a hood.

The next promising session is Monday morning, September 15th. We get another clean look with offshore wind from the E at 9 mph, and a 8ft WSW swell. The period is a bit shorter here at 13 seconds, but the energy is still moderate (2318). This is another one for the more experienced crowd.

Then, Tuesday morning, September 16th is the last real highlight. A light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE keeps things clean, with a 6ft, 15-second swell from the WSW. The energy is moderate (1668), and it’s a superb window for experienced surfers.

The rest of the period is a mix of onshore winds and less-than-ideal conditions. The forecast is a bit of a grind, but that Tuesday morning on the 9th and the Monday morning on the 15th are the ones to keep an eye on. The forecast is less certain for those second-week calls, but the pattern looks promising.

Rusty out.

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