Freights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the start of this period is a write-off. We’re looking at a gap of a few days with absolutely nothing worth paddling out for. The windows that do open up are pretty marginal, but there’s a couple of moments that might get the heart rate up.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Monday, September 7th at Freights. The swell pushes up to about 5 ft, coming out of the East, and we’ve got a solid offshore wind blowing at 19 mph. That’s a major positive – that offshore flow will keep the surfaces clean. The period is a short 7 seconds though, so it’s gonna be a bit choppy and running, not the kind of long lines you dream about. The combined wave energy is moderate (302). This is an exposed point break, which is a good thing for this short-period E swell, but it’s a beginner-friendly spot and at that size, it’s probably just on the edge of being too much for a total newbie. It’s a surfable wave, but don’t expect perfection.

The real standout, the one that’s got my attention, is shaping up for Wednesday, September 9th. The swell builds to a solid 7 ft from the East, and the wind is howling offshore at 22 mph. The wave energy jumps to a strong 564. Yeah, it’s a strong breeze, and paddling out will be a battle, but that wind is going to groom the hell out of it. The water is sitting at 85°, which is a bit warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be comfy. The period is still only 8 seconds, so it’s not a long-period groundswell, but the bigger size and clean offshore conditions make this the best chance for a decent session. Just be warned, with that swell height, it’s getting into the “experts only” territory, especially if it packs a punch.

The rest of the run is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell hangs around between 5 ft and 7 ft through the first week, but the wind is often cross-off or just too strong, and the wave quality never really locks in. Things taper off into the second week. By the 15th, the swell drops to 3 ft and the energy is weak (187). We see a bit of a bump on Thursday the 17th with another 5 ft ESE swell and offshore wind, but it’s nothing special. It’s a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed, but it’s not looking like a world-beater.

Overall, if you’re keen, your best bet is that Wednesday the 9th at Freights. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ve got. For the rest, it’s mostly a waiting game. The surf is there, but it’s not going to be easy.

Rusty.

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