Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater Bay surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, WSW swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater Bay in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a flat spell around Freshwater Bay. The swell has been almost non-existent, and when there is a pulse, the wind is just ruining it. We’re looking at a long stretch here where you’re not gonna want to paddle out unless you’re just desperate for a float.
The first bit of any real hope doesn’t show up until Thursday the 27th of August. Even then, it’s not exactly firing. Early that morning, we get a little 3ft swell from the WSW, and for the first time in ages, the wind goes light offshore from the NNW. That’ll clean it right up. It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary – the kind of day you take what you can get. The combined energy is weak at 78, so don’t expect much push.
Then we get a bit of a tease on Friday the 28th. The swell picks up to 6ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon from the SW, with moderate wave energy (202 and 278), but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy. It’s just messy.
Saturday the 29th of August is your best bet if you’re an experienced surfer. The morning has a 6ft swell from the WSW and a solid 289 combined energy, which is moderate-to-strong. The wind goes offshore from the NW, making for clean conditions. That’s the standout window, but heads up – that size is getting up there for beginners, and the period is only 7 seconds, so it’s a bit of a weak windswell. Still, it’s the cleanest looking wave in the whole forecast.
After that, things go downhill fast. The end of the month and start of September sees strong winds and messy seas, with a 7ft swell on Tuesday the 1st of September that has strong energy (767), but it’s blown out by a fresh cross-onshore wind. Only experts should even look at that, and even then, it won’t be pretty.
Overall, if you’re a beginner, this entire 16-day window is a write-off. For everyone else, aim for the early morning of Saturday the 29th of August. It’s the only real standout, and even it’s not perfect.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | WSW 9 | SW 10 | ENE 3 | E 4 | W 9 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 11 | 55 | 0 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 40 | 9 | 14 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:59AM2.32m | 3:26PM2.32m | 3:37AM2.15m | 4:02PM2.15m | 4:18AM1.98m | 4:42PM2.00m | 5:06AM1.84m | 5:32PM1.89m | 6:10AM1.75m | 6:40PM1.84m | 7:52AM1.76m | 8:18PM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:56PM0.34m | 8:15AM0.28m | 8:38PM0.52m | 8:57AM0.54m | 9:25PM0.73m | 9:46AM0.79m | 10:28PM0.91m | 10:59AM0.98m | 00:09AM0.99m | 12:44PM1.04m | 1:35AM0.91m | 1:56PM0.95m | 2:30AM0.76m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | E 5 | W 10 | W 9 | E 4 | E 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | — | — | SW 10 | W 5 | — | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | NW 3 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | 55 | 50 | 102 | 74 | 41 | 88 | 124 | 75 | 145 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 24 | 49 | — | 3 | 13 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 346 | 366 | 317 | 268 | 249 | 268 | 268 | 29 | 249 | 218 | 89 | 116 | 155 | 216 | 198 | 250 | 371 | 216 | 282 | 371 |
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The above surf forecast table for Freshwater Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Freshwater Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Freshwater Bay 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 (Freshwater Bay) 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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