Floreat groyne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

The first surf we can really talk about is a slow start, but there’s a build-up coming. The real standout window is the middle of the first week, specifically Tuesday, the 8th, and Wednesday, the 9th, at Floreat groyne. That’s where the conditions line up best.

The forecast gets going on Saturday the 5th, but it’s a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a 7ft west swell coming in, but the wind is a cross-on from the NNW at 16 mph, and it’s choppy. Water temp is 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is strong (1813), but the surf quality is poor, so no point getting excited.

Sunday the 6th is a mixed bag. The swell is solid, 8ft on Sunday morning from the WSW, and the wind is cross-off from the SSE, which keeps it clean. But the tide or conditions are questionable, so it’s only a marginal call. The wave energy is very strong (2117-2341). Not a standout, but worth a look if you’re keen.

Monday the 7th is similar. 8ft WSW swell, clean with a SE cross-off breeze in the morning, but again, it’s got that marginal tag. The period jumps to 16 seconds, which is a long period groundswell, so the waves will have some real grunt and shape, but beach breaks can get a bit straight. The energy is strong (2853).

Here’s the standout: Tuesday the 8th. The morning is clean with a moderate ESE offshore wind at 16 mph, and the swell is 8ft from the WSW with a period of 17 seconds – that’s very long period groundswell. The energy is massive (3199). The afternoon is the real gem: same 8ft swell, 16 mph offshore, and the conditions are marked as excellent for experienced surfers. The wave energy is 2907. This is the best on offer, no question. Wednesday the 9th is also a winner: 7ft swell, 16-second period, offshore wind from the E, and excellent conditions in the afternoon with energy at 1690. These two days are the ones to clear your schedule for.

Thursday the 10th sees the swell drop to 5ft from the WSW, with a period of 15 seconds. The wind is cross-off from the NE, and the conditions are clean. The energy is moderate (920). A good day for a smaller, more relaxed session, but not a standout.

Friday the 11th is a no-go. Onshore winds and poor surf. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are also looking rough with onshore winds and poor to marginal conditions.

Monday the 14th might be worth a look. The morning has a 8ft WSW swell with a cross-off ENE wind, and the afternoon is clean with a light ESE breeze and a 7ft swell. The energy is strong (2480). The afternoon is marked as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a solid second option.

From Tuesday the 15th onward, it gets messy. The 16th has a glassy morning with a 6ft WSW swell, 15-second period, and calm winds – that’s a very clean, inviting morning with moderate energy (1328). But then the wind shifts and it turns poor.

The second week is a washout. From the 17th to the 20th, we’ve got onshore winds, big lumpy swells, and poor conditions. The surf on the 19th looks massive – 12ft swell from the WSW with a period of 15 seconds and energy reading 9945 – but it’s onshore, so it’s a blown-out, dangerous mess. Not for paddle surfing. That setup might be more interesting for the kite-surfing crew.

Overall, the window is clear: Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th are your best bets. The 14th afternoon is a solid backup. The rest is either marginal or poor.

Rusty.

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