Surf Forecasts:
Freeport Channel surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, SSE swell with 26 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 0.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freeport Channel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for the next 16 days. I’ve got to be honest with you, looking at the whole picture, it’s a pretty quiet stretch. The only break we’ve got any kinda read on is Freeport Channel, and it’s sheltered and inconsistent, so we’re not chasing any big, powerful groundswells here. You’re gonna be waiting a long time for anything that even gets close to a proper surf.
Looking at the forecast right from the start, Thursday the 3rd is a write-off. The wind is onshore and there are thunderstorms around, so don’t even bother. The swell is tiny at 3ft from the south with a weak, short period of 5 seconds. The combined wave energy is a measly 31. It’s all just poor surf conditions.
Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are much the same story. The swell drops further to 2ft and then 1.0ft, with periods of 4 to 5 seconds. The energy is laughable – 12 and then just 6. The mornings are glassy, which is nice, but there’s nothing to ride. The afternoons get a cross-onshore breeze that messes up the surface.
We’ve got a long gap in the middle of the week. From Sunday the 6th all the way through to Wednesday the 9th, the swell is practically non-existent, hovering around 0.7ft to 1.0ft. The energy is stuck in single digits. Some mornings are glassy, but it’s just no use for a paddle.
A little whisper of something returns on Thursday the 10th. The morning is glassy with a 2ft south swell, period up to 6 seconds, and the energy jumps to 29. It’s still poor surf conditions, but that’s about as good as it gets in this run. The water temperature is 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The following Friday the 11th shows a tiny bit of life with a 2ft swell from the SW in the morning, but the period is a short 4 seconds. The energy is 30. It’s still a far cry from anything worth getting excited about. The rest of the second week, right up to the end of the 16-day window on the 18th, is a total flat spell. The swell never gets above 2ft, the periods are short, and the energy rarely breaks out of the 40s. The winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, creating choppy conditions.
So, the honest truth is: there are no good surfing options in this 16-day window. For a spot like Freeport Channel that is inconsistent by nature, this kind of blank run is more normal than surprising. The forecasts can change, but right now, you’re better off doing something else. There’s nothing here for the paddle surfer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 3 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SE 5 |
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 kJ | 20 | 18 | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 22 | 9 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:33AM0.71m | 1:47AM0.75m | 2:41AM0.76m | 3:24AM0.75m | 3:58AM0.71m | 4:23AM0.66m | 1:29PM0.58m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:32PM0.10m | 3:38PM0.08m | 4:50PM0.06m | 6:02PM0.05m | 7:10PM0.07m | 8:13PM0.10m | 9:42AM0.53m | 9:12PM0.15m | |||||||||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 7 | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 20 | 18 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 9 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | S 5 | SE 7 | SE 6 | E 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | S 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 4 | SSE 5 | — | — | S 4 | — | — | S 4 | — | S 4 | SSE 6 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | SE 5 | SSE 4 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 22 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | 4 | — | 6 | 17 | — | 9 | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1253 | 1387 | 1253 | 1258 | 1356 | 1253 | 1258 | 1360 | 1253 | 1258 | 1359 | 1253 | 1258 | 1253 | 1253 | 1258 | 1359 | 1253 | 1258 | 1359 | 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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