Surf Forecasts:
Freeport Channel surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, S swell with 274 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freeport Channel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. Rusty here, and I’ve got the call on the local waves for the next couple of weeks.
The short version? It’s a rough stretch for Freeport Channel. We’re looking at a long, long gap with nothing worth paddling out for. The first real chance of a wave doesn't pop up until the first week of August, and even then, it’s a tricky one.
From Wednesday, July 22nd, right through to the end of the month, the surf is flat or junk. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and what little energy there is gets blown out by onshore winds. We’re talking about a solid 10 days of “don’t bother” conditions. The water temp is sitting at a warm 86°F, which is right about average for this time of year, so at least it’s a nice swim.
The first sign of life shows up on Saturday, August 1st with a weak pulse from the SW. It’s still small, around 3 ft, with a poor period of 5 seconds. The wind is cross-on, making it choppy. Not a standout, just a sign that the ocean is still breathing.
Things get a little more interesting by Sunday, August 2nd. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the S, but the period is still a short 5 seconds, making it weak and messy. The combined energy is only 74 (weak), and the wind is onshore from the S at 12 mph. It’s not good, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a while.
Now, for the one true standout in this whole grim outlook: Wednesday, August 5th, morning. The swell from the SSE comes in at 4 ft with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 158 (moderate), and for the first time in weeks, the wind is light from the S at 6 mph. This will be clean, with only a light onshore breeze. The waves will be a bit short-period, but it’s the only window where the conditions line up. Thursday, August 6th, morning is also a decent second-look, with 6 ft of swell from the SSE (energy 286, moderate) and light winds again. That swell is getting a bit bigger, over 5 ft, so it might be a little much for the beginners, but for the rest of you, it’s the best week two option.
After that, the wind picks up again on Thursday afternoon, going cross-on and choppy, so that window closes fast.
The crowd at Freeport Channel can be a problem sometimes, but with this much flatness, you’ll probably have the place to yourself on those few good mornings.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 |
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 kJ | 12 | 4 | 3 | 77 | 239 | 94 | 69 | 58 | 23 | 26 | 47 | 28 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:59AM0.65m | 3:45AM0.69m | 4:23AM0.71m | 4:57AM0.72m | 5:29AM0.72m | 5:59AM0.72m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:07PM0.18m | 5:51PM0.15m | 6:35PM0.13m | 7:19PM0.11m | 8:03PM0.10m | 8:47PM0.09m | 9:28PM0.10m | |||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | ENE 5 | — | SE 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 27 | 122 | 11 | — | 3 | 20 | 3 | 23 | 26 | — | 28 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | SE 8 | — | SE 6 | SE 8 | — | ESE 7 | SSW 4 | — | S 4 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 5 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 15 | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | WNW 4 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | SE 5 | SSE 6 | — | — | S 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | 12 | — | 10 | 77 | 239 | 94 | 69 | 58 | — | 14 | 47 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | — | 10 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1228 | 1 | 65 | 1359 | 842 | 1258 | 1253 | 1253 | 1258 | 1359 | 1253 | 1258 | 1359 | 1253 | 1258 | 1357 | 1253 | 1258 | 1372 | 1253 |
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