Floreat groyne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Floreat groyne. We’ve got a real mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, with some solid groundswell windows but plenty of wind to dodge.

The opening act kicks off on Wednesday the 12th with a pulse of WSW swell just under 6 ft, but a 9 mph cross-shore wind from the SSW is going to put a bit of chop on it. The water’s sitting at 63°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. It’s a marginal session, not the best start.

Things look up on Thursday morning the 13th though. The swell pushes up to 6 ft from the WSW, with a 16-second period, bringing proper groundswell energy. The wind goes glassy off the land from the ENE at just 3 mph. That’s clean, lined-up surf. The combined energy is strong at 1787, and this is the standout window for the week. It’s a bit meaty for beginners though, over that 5 ft mark.

Friday the 14th keeps the good times rolling. The morning sees a 7 ft WSW swell, 16-second period, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The afternoon is the real gem: glassy conditions with the wind dropping to 3 mph from the SSE, and the swell easing slightly to 6 ft. The water's still that same bracing temperature. This is the pick of the week for clean, groomed waves.

Saturday the 15th drops off a bit. The swell is still 6 ft, but the wind picks up from the NE at 12 mph in the morning, making it a cross-offshore. The afternoon goes cross-on, which is a no-go for clean faces. Sunday the 16th is a similar story – decent 6 ft to 7 ft swell, but a moderate 12-15 mph cross-offshore wind keeps it from being perfect. It’s surfable but not the best.

Then things get wild. Monday the 17th turns into a write-off. Morning winds are a strong 19 mph cross-onshore, and by the afternoon a 31 mph onshore gale from the WSW arrives with a massive 12 ft swell. That’s a full-on washing machine, only for the crazy ones. The combined energy hits 5970 – that’s serious power. The swell keeps building into Tuesday the 18th, with 12 ft sets, but it’s just too big for this spot. The wind is onshore again, making it a mess.

We get a bit of a lull, then there’s a promising long-range standout on Saturday the 22nd. The morning has a 8 ft WSW swell, 14-second period, and a glassy cross-offshore breeze from the SSE at just 3 mph. The combined energy is 2698, strong and clean. This is worth keeping an eye on, but it’s a week and a half away, so don’t book the day off yet. The rest of the second week is a mixed bag of onshore winds and messy conditions, with the swell fading back to 3 ft to 6 ft by the 27th.

Overall, you want to be on the water Thursday morning the 13th or Friday afternoon the 14th. The 22nd is the real long-range hope, but treat it as a promising rumour until we get closer.

Stay frothy, Rusty.

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