Surf Forecasts:
Freeport Channel surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, SSW swell with 31 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 4s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. 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 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freeport Channel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Well, folks, it’s Rusty here, and I gotta level with you – it’s a tough stretch coming up for Freeport Channel. This is a sheltered, inconsistent spot, and we’re staring down a 16-day window with pretty much nothing to get excited about. The water temp’s sitting about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit, but that’s the only good news.
From Wednesday the 19th of August right through to Thursday the 3rd of September, every single session shows poor surf conditions. The swell is tiny – we’re talking mostly 2ft to 2ft from the south or southwest, with periods of just 4 to 5 seconds, which is basically wind chop, not real swell. The combined energy is weak, ranging from 2 to 40 – nothing with any punch. Winds are mostly cross-onshore or onshore, from the SSW to S, blowing anywhere from 6 to 16 mph, so it’s gonna be choppy or messy. There’s no standout window, no hidden gem. The only tiny blip is around the 3rd of September morning, when we see a slight uptick to 3ft from the southeast with a 5-second period and a light cross-onshore breeze, but it’s still poor surf and the energy is only 40 – that’s weak.
Honestly, for the whole 16 days, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. This spot is already inconsistent, and this run of flat, onshore junk is no surprise for this area. If you’re desperate, maybe look at kiting or something else – the cross-onshore winds and small chop might suit that, but for surfing, it’s a bust. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 4 | SSW 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 4 | SE 6 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 |
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 kJ | 9 | 9 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:31AM0.64m | 2:32AM0.67m | 3:14AM0.69m | 3:48AM0.70m | 4:18AM0.70m | 4:43AM0.69m | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:19PM0.19m | 4:11PM0.17m | 5:06PM0.16m | 6:01PM0.15m | 6:52PM0.14m | 7:41PM0.14m | 8:26PM0.14m | ||||||||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | S 4 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SSW 4 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 7 | SE 7 | SSE 5 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | S 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | S 6 | — | SE 7 | SE 9 | — | — | S 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 5 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | 8 | 9 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 16 | — | 16 | 14 | — | 10 | 8 | — | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1258 | 1357 | 1253 | 1258 | 1430 | 1253 | 1258 | 1385 | 1266 | 1258 | 1253 | 1253 | 1258 | 1357 | 1253 | 1258 | 1357 | 1253 | 1258 | 1357 | 1253 |
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