Surf Forecasts:
Freeport Channel surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SSE swell with 101 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10AM. 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freeport Channel over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The next 16 days are looking pretty grim for Freeport Channel. I’ve got to be honest with you, there’s not a single surf recommendation in the whole window. The setup is a sheltered beach and pier break that’s inconsistent at the best of times, and the forecast is showing a long, blank run. It’s one of those periods where the swell just isn’t showing up, and the wind is never on our side.
We start off on Friday the 10th of July with a tiny 2ft swell from the SSE, but the wind is already messy. The combined wave energy is a weak 19, and it’s just poor surf conditions. That’s the theme for the whole first week. The swell barely gets above 3ft, and when it does, the period is short and the wind is cross-onshore or onshore. The water temp is sitting at 86°F which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a wetsuit, but you’ll be staring at a flat ocean.
There is a small window of interest on Saturday the 18th of July, when the morning is glassy with a light WNW breeze. The swell is only 1ft from the SE, but combined energy at 31, and that glassy texture makes it look clean. But it’s still tiny and inconsistent, so it’s more of a longboard or a float than a proper surf. The period is 5 seconds, so it’s weak and wonky.
Moving into the second week, the swell does start to creep up a little. By Thursday the 23rd of July, we see a 4ft swell from the south, the combined energy hits 91, and the period is 6 seconds. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s the most size we’ve seen. Then on Friday the 24th, the swell nudges to 4ft, with energy at 109, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. The swell direction is SSW, which is okay for this spot, but it’s still small and inconsistent. For a break that’s already inconsistent, this is a tough run.
The biggest swell comes on the 25th of July, with 4ft from the south, but the wind is onshore at 15 mph, and the period is a short 6 seconds. The combined energy is just 96, so it’s not packing any punch. Honestly, with the conditions being so poor for so long, and the break being a beach/pier setup, I’d say this is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There’s just no clean, rideable wave in the 16-day window. Forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor forever, but right now, it’s a hard pass. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue night, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 |
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 kJ | 13 | 33 | 33 | 25 | 43 | 25 | 25 | 43 | 36 | 73 | 60 | 36 | 46 | 47 | 73 | 83 | 73 | 101 | 57 | 47 | 66 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:54AM0.79m | 4:50AM0.83m | 5:42AM0.84m | 6:29AM0.82m | 7:10AM0.77m | 7:42AM0.71m | 3:37PM0.58m | 8:04AM0.65m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:21PM0.03m | 7:18PM-0.03m | 8:16PM-0.07m | 9:15PM-0.08m | 10:13PM-0.05m | 11:10PM0.02m | 1:26PM0.57m | 00:04AM0.11m | |||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 |
 | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | 8:21 |
mm | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 13 | — | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 7 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 25 | 12 | 36 | 73 | 13 | 36 | 10 | 4 | 73 | 83 | 3 | 101 | 57 | 8 | 66 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | SSW 5 | — | — | SE 10 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | — | 7 | 6 | — | 8 | — | — | 15 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 10 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | SSE 6 | — |
| kJ | 13 | 33 | 33 | 25 | 43 | — | — | 43 | — | — | 60 | — | 46 | 47 | — | — | 73 | — | — | 47 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1356 | 1253 | 1258 | 1360 | 1253 | 1258 | 1360 | 1253 | 1258 | 1359 | 1253 | 1258 | 1357 | 1253 | 1258 | 1359 | 1253 | 1258 | 1360 | 1253 | 1286 |
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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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