Freights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's take a look at what's cookin'. Freights is the only spot that's even in the conversation for the next couple of weeks. It's a point break, so it's got some potential for a nice line, but it's one of those that 'rarely breaks' – you need the stars to align a bit.

Water temp is 83.8°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, no big anomaly.

The beginning is a total washout. Tuesday the 11th is flat and weak, don't even bother paddling out. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th bring a little bump, 4.3ft to 6.9ft, but it's a short 7-8 second windswell, so it's gonna be messy and crumbly. The wind is offshore and clean, which is nice for the face, but the energy is just moderate – not enough to really wind up a good point wave.

Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th see the swell push up to 7.2ft to 7.5ft from the ENE. The period is still a weak 8 seconds. The energy is moderate to strong (585-686), so there's some grunt, but without the period, it's still a bit short and sectiony. That's gonna be a bit much for beginners. The wind stays offshore, but it's not a proper standout.

Here's the good bit. Sunday the 16th morning. That's a big spike in energy (1076) with a 6.9ft swell and an 11-second period. That's a proper groundswell. It's from the ENE with a cross-off breeze from the SE. For a point break, that longer period is gold – it's gonna wrap around and line up. That's your best bet for the first week by a long shot. Mark it down.

The rest of that week is a bit more average. Monday to Thursday (17th-20th) you've got waves 4.9ft to 6.9ft, but that period drops back to 8 seconds. The energy is moderate, the wind is generally offshore, so it looks clean, but it's just 'marginal' in quality. You could get a ride, but it's not going to blow your mind. Then, from Friday the 21st all the way through to Tuesday the 25th, we hit a lull. Most days are 2.3ft to 4.6ft and just poor or marginal. Not worth the drive.

But then there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Tuesday the 25th afternoon. The swell kicks back up to 7.5ft from the E with an 8-second period, and the energy is strong (686). The wind goes offshore from the E, and the forecast is calling for 'very good surf conditions'. That's a promising long-range call, but it's over a week away, so keep an eye on it.

So, to be honest, your only two real windows are Sunday the 16th morning and Tuesday the 25th afternoon. The rest is either too junky, too small, or the break just isn't likely to fire. If you're a beginner, watch out when it gets over 5ft. For the crew who can handle it, that Sunday morning is your shot at some proper, powerful curves.

Stay stoked.

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