Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater Bay surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, WSW swell with 90 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Freshwater Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Freshwater Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater Bay in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
We’re staring down a long, quiet stretch, I’m not gonna lie. The opening days are a write-off. There’s really nothing to get excited about until we get into the first week of August, and even then, it’s a bit of a gamble. We’ll have a solid run of flat or near-flat conditions from the start right through the end of July, with a brief flicker of something on the 4th of August.
Looking at the overall picture, the water’s a standout feature. For the first session I’ll mention, the water temperature is sitting at a balmy 69°F with an anomaly of 8°F, which is *much* warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a real treat for your back-to-back sessions.
The first proper sign of life comes on Tuesday afternoon, 4th August at Freshwater Bay. The swell is a modest 4ft from the WSW with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (289). The wind is a cross-off from the NE at 16 mph, which will keep the surface reasonably clean. It’s a marginal call though, so don’t get your hopes up too high. This is a reef and point setup, so it’s best for intermediate surfers. The swell direction is from the WSW, which is not the optimum SW for this spot, but it’s close enough to be worth a look. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might have some company.
After that, it’s back to the drawing board. Conditions remain poor with tiny, weak swells right through to the end of the forecast period. The wind does flip offshore on a couple of mornings, but with no swell to speak of, it’s a frustrating tease. The 9th of August morning has a clean offshore from the NNW at 13 mph, but the swell is a pathetic 0.3ft. It’s a real cruisy session for a paddle, not a surf.
So, if you’re holding out for the one standout, it’s that Tuesday afternoon on the 4th of August. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only window where the numbers line up to give you something rideable. For the rest of it, you’re looking at flat spells and long waits. That’s just how it goes sometimes.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 7 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | W 10 | W 5 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 |
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 kJ | 1 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 49 | 38 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 52 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:03PM1.97m | 9:59AM1.92m | 10:05PM2.07m | 10:45AM2.06m | 10:48PM2.19m | 11:23AM2.18m | 11:24PM2.30m | 11:59AM2.29m | 11:59PM2.39m | 12:33PM2.38m | 00:32AM2.44m | 1:07PM2.43m | 1:06AM2.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:16PM0.83m | 2:48AM0.67m | 3:03PM0.73m | 3:31AM0.53m | 3:44PM0.62m | 4:09AM0.38m | 4:21PM0.52m | 4:44AM0.25m | 4:56PM0.43m | 5:18AM0.14m | 5:30PM0.37m | 5:50AM0.06m | 6:04PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | W 7 | — | WSW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | 62 | 49 | — | 28 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | — | 2 | 2 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 6 | W 10 | W 5 | — | W 10 | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 7 | W 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | W 8 | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | NW 3 | W 6 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | SSW 3 | W 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | NW 3 | — | — | NE 2 |
| kJ | 1 | 37 | 50 | 70 | 131 | 6 | 27 | 38 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 9 | 22 | 52 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 599 | 609 | 472 | 795 | 826 | 23 | 0 | 346 | 89 | 116 | 232 | 249 | 266 | 433 | 268 | 271 | 366 | 167 | 367 | 849 | 268 |
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