Surf Forecasts:
Freeport Channel surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSE swell with 62 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Freeport Channel this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Freeport Channel in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freeport Channel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. I've been staring at the charts for this neck of the woods, and I gotta be straight with you: it's a tough outlook. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle for anything rideable.
The only spot in the game is Freeport Channel, but it's a bit of a head-scratcher. It's an advanced, inconsistent spot, which already tells you it's not a place you just show up and hope for the best. The good news is water temps are sitting around 86°, which is about average for this time of year, so you won't need a thick suit.
The problem is, from now through to the end of July, the combined wave energy is pathetic. We're seeing numbers like 45, 62, 51 – all well under 100, which is weak, weak, weak. The swell is tiny, barely 1ft to 2ft for most of it, with short periods around 5-6 seconds. That's just wind chop, not surf. Even when the wind goes light and clean, like on the morning of the 25th, the swell is a measly 1ft from the east. It's just not enough to push a wave. The whole opening stretch from 16th to the 26th of July is a dust bowl for surfers.
Then, on the 27th of July, we get a glimmer. A little pulse of 3ft swell from the SSW, with a period of 5 seconds. The energy climbs to 38-40, which is still weak but better. The real kicker is the wind on the morning of the 27th – it's a light offshore from the north, and the report says "clean." This is the one true standout. It's your best bet, but it's a long way off and inconsistent. At 3ft from the SSW, it might line up alright at the Channel, but with that short period, you're gonna be battling for weak, crumbly shoulders. It's really only for the advanced crew who know the wave.
After that, the end of the month is a repeat of the same story: weak energy, onshore winds, and knee-high slop. The 3ft on the 31st has a bit more energy (79), but it's from the SSE with onshore winds, so it'll be a mess.
The honest truth? There's nothing here for a beginner, and even for the experienced crew, it's a real grind. Your best chance is to pencil in the 27th of July and hope the forecast holds. But don't expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 42 | 61 | 60 | 51 | 47 | 49 | 52 | 32 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:04AM0.65m | 5:33PM0.55m | 8:17AM0.59m | 7:26PM0.53m | 8:21AM0.56m | 9:29PM0.53m | 8:14AM0.54m | 11:45PM0.56m | 7:45AM0.54m | 1:46AM0.61m | 2:59AM0.65m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 00:04AM0.11m | 1:40PM0.50m | 00:57AM0.22m | 2:13PM0.42m | 1:49AM0.33m | 2:54PM0.34m | 2:45AM0.44m | 3:38PM0.27m | 4:08AM0.52m | 4:22PM0.22m | 5:07PM0.18m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | SW 5 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 3 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | 4 | 49 | 52 | 4 | 15 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | — | SSW 5 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 4 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 4 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 2 | — | 13 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | S 5 | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | S 3 | — | SSW 4 | S 3 | — | — | SSW 3 |
| kJ | 42 | 61 | 60 | 51 | 47 | — | — | 32 | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | 5 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1356 | 1253 | 1253 | 1258 | 1253 | 1253 | 1359 | 1253 | 1253 | 1253 | 1253 | 1258 | 1360 | 1253 | 1258 | 1356 | 1253 | 1258 | 1377 | 1253 |
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The above surf forecast table for Freeport Channel provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Freeport Channel can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Freeport Channel surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Freeport Channel) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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