Surf Forecasts:
Freights surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 623 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Freights this week:
The surf forecast for Freights over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Freights in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freights over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s break it down for the imperial crew. For Freights, it’s a point break that’s a proper local secret, but it rarely breaks, so we’re at the mercy of the weather gods. The whole 16-day window is a long stretch of surfable days, but the quality is a real let-down, with most sessions getting a low rating.
It all kicks off Sunday afternoon, 12 July. The sky is cloudy, and there’s a stiff 30 km/h offshore breeze from the ENE. The swell is 5ft from the ENE with a short 8-second period and a wave energy of 324. It’s clean, but marginal conditions. Monday the 13th through Friday the 17th stays clear, with winds holding offshore from the E or ENE at 16-19 mph. Swell heights run from 5ft to 6ft, period is 7-8 seconds, and energy sits in the 229 to 371 range. It’s all clean and offshore, a major positive for a spot that doesn’t fire often, but the forecasts keep saying the surf is marginal. Crowds are often here, so be prepared to share.
The first taste of something bigger comes Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th, with the swell hitting 7ft from the E at 8 seconds, and the energy jumping to 510 and 531. The wind stays fresh and offshore. This is the standout window in the first week, even if the scores only reach 2 out of 10. The water is 82°F, about normal for the season.
The second week, from Monday the 20th to Sunday the 26th, fades out. The swell starts at 7ft and drops to 4ft by the afternoon of the 26th. Periods stay short at 7-8 seconds, and energy tails off. The wind is mainly offshore, with a few cross-off sessions like on Monday the 21st afternoon. Thursday the 23rd morning has a risk of thunderstorms and a 6ft swell with 348 energy, but it’s only a 2. It’s clean, but nothing special.
If you’re picking your sessions, go for Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th mornings. The swell is pushing over 7ft, the wind is clean and fresh from the ENE, and even with the short period, it’s your best bet for the cleanest, most powerful waves on offer. For a spot that rarely breaks, having offshore wind for days on end is a weird kind of win, even if the waves themselves are average.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 324 | 345 | 419 | 371 | 408 | 367 | 320 | 285 | 272 | 239 | 233 | 247 | 223 | 274 | 330 | 352 | 397 | 510 | 471 | 494 | 531 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 2:42PM0.64m | 1:51AM0.87m | 3:31PM0.67m | 2:47AM0.90m | 4:16PM0.70m | 3:40AM0.92m | 4:59PM0.72m | 4:32AM0.91m | 5:40PM0.74m | 5:22AM0.87m | 6:20PM0.75m | 6:13AM0.81m | 7:00PM0.75m | 7:06AM0.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:44PM0.35m | 8:57AM-0.03m | 8:40PM0.32m | 9:47AM-0.04m | 9:32PM0.30m | 10:34AM-0.02m | 10:24PM0.28m | 11:19AM0.02m | 11:15PM0.27m | 12:01PM0.09m | 00:08AM0.27m | 12:42PM0.17m | 1:03AM0.27m | 1:21PM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 |
 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | 6:28 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | E 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 12 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | SE 13 | E 13 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 324 | 345 | 419 | 371 | 408 | 367 | 320 | 285 | 272 | 239 | 233 | 247 | 223 | 274 | 330 | 352 | 397 | 510 | 471 | 494 | 531 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 253 | 265 | 645 | 820 | 771 | 771 | 265 | 771 | 265 | 265 | 771 | 854 | 854 | 771 | 854 | 265 | 771 | 854 | 645 | 0 | 265 |
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The above surf forecast table for Freights provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Freights can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Freights 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 (Freights) 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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