Freights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. It’s Rusty here, looking at the surf for the Freights stretch over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, the headline is this: we’ve got a solid run of clean, rideable waves kicking off now, but it’s not gonna be the kind of week that gets the heart racing. It’s more about consistency and getting your fix than chasing slabs.

The first few days, starting Tuesday the 8th, we’ve got waves in the 5ft range with a short, 7-second period. That’s a bit of a choppy, onshore-swell feel, but the offshore wind is keeping it tidy. The water temp is sitting at 85°, which is a touch warmer than the usual for this time of year—nothing crazy, but you’ll notice it’s a bit balmy. The wave energy is weak to moderate, coming in around 323, so it’s more about the clean surface than the punch.

We see a slight bump mid-week, with Wednesday the 9th pushing up to 6ft out of the E, and the period stretching to 8 seconds. The energy ticks up into the moderate band (520), and with clean offshore conditions in the morning, that Wednesday morning is probably your best bet for a decent session. It’s still not huge, but it’s the most push we’ll see for a few days.

The rest of that first week holds steady in that 5ft to 6ft range, with E to ENE swell and that same short period. There are some afternoon storm clouds around, so the morning sessions are the way to go. By the time we hit the weekend, it’s still consistent, but the energy is starting to back off—we’re dropping into the 200s and 300s range. It’s still surfable, but you’ll be working for it.

Now, here’s where things get a bit grim. From around the 15th through to the 19th, we’ve got a serious lull. The swell drops off a cliff. We’re talking 1ft to 4ft of junky, short-period, cross-offshore wind slop. There’s just no push, and the conditions are messy. This is a good time to check the gear, fix the dings, or stare at the ocean from the car park. It’s a real flat spell for about five days.

But don’t write it off. Towards the end of the forecast, the models are hinting at a pulse of energy coming back around Tuesday the 22nd. We’re looking at 5ft from the E again, with a moderate 8-second period. The energy climbs back into the 280s, and with moderate offshore winds, that Tuesday morning is shaping up as the clear standout of the whole period. It’s not a barn-burner, but after that flat spell, it’s going to feel like a gift.

Then it gets interesting. By Wednesday the 23rd, we’ve got a bigger swell moving in—6ft to 6ft out of the ESE, with the energy jumping way up into the 750 to 814 range. That’s the strongest we’ve seen. But, and it’s a big but, the wind is swinging cross-offshore and the period is still only 8 to 9 seconds. It’s gonna be a bit lumpy and less clean. This is also getting into the size where it’s not for the groms anymore. It’s more of a challenge than a cruise.

One thing to watch: Freights is a point break and it’s exposed to the swell, but it rarely breaks. So, when it’s on, it’s a treat. This long-range swell on the 23rd, while bigger, could be a bit of a handful. It’s a wait-and-see situation. It’s promising, but I wouldn’t be booking the day off work for it just yet.

So, there you have it. The highlight is Tuesday the 22nd. It’s clean, consistent, and the kind of session that’ll reset your head. The bigger stuff on the 23rd is more of a “watch from the headland” kind of day unless you’re feeling brave. Enjoy the water.

Rusty.

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