
Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater Bay surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, WSW swell with 577 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Freshwater Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
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 table for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. There’s a big gap of nothing but rubbish surf to kick things off. We’re talking about a solid week of mostly poor conditions, with only tiny, weak waves and messy winds. For the first several days, the best we can find is a cross-off breeze on a few mornings, but the swell is just too small and gutless to get excited about. The real standout opportunity doesn't roll in until the final weekend.
Friday, September 19th is the day to keep an eye on. After a solid week of waiting, Freshwater Bay finally shows a pulse. The early morning on the 19th brings a clean, glassy start with a 4ft swell from the east. The combined energy is still on the lower side (96), but it's the most energy we've seen all forecast. The wind is glassy, dead calm, which is a major positive and will make for some clean, smooth lines. This is the best on offer, but it’s a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed it holds together. The conditions are described as "surfable but very ordinary," so it's not going to be firing, but it's the only real window for a paddle.
The water temperature is sitting at a very unusual 68°F, which is a massive 6° warmer than average for this time of year. You’ll be pretty comfortable in a shorty or even boardies if you’re keen.
Outside of that Saturday morning, the rest of the period is a write-off. There are long stretches of nothing, with tiny 0.3ft slop, or strong cross / cross-off winds making a mess of things. The swell direction is mostly WSW, which is cross-shore to the point, so it's not organised. The few days before the 19th offer nothing. It’s a pretty bleak run, but that's how it goes sometimes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | SW 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 10 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
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170 | 16 | 21 | 13 | 41 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 54 | 181 | 69 | 78 | 45 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 129 | 322 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:38PM2.10m | 5:16AM2.00m | 5:47PM2.03m | 6:41AM1.97m | 7:12PM2.04m | 8:16AM2.07m | 8:38PM2.17m | 9:31AM2.27m | 9:44PM2.35m | 10:27AM2.47m | 10:37PM2.51m | 11:13AM2.63m | 11:22PM2.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:02PM0.65m | 10:37AM0.76m | 11:30PM0.73m | 12:14PM0.83m | 1:05AM0.63m | 1:38PM0.72m | 2:13AM0.41m | 2:38PM0.53m | 3:05AM0.16m | 3:27PM0.33m | 3:51AM-0.04m | 4:11PM0.17m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SE 4 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | — | — | WSW 9 | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — |
— | 16 | 21 | 12 | 41 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 54 | 181 | 69 | 78 | — | — | 8 | — | 23 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 9 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 15 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | W 5 | — | WSW 6 | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
170 | 53 | — | 13 | — | 5 | 7 | — | 25 | 105 | 119 | 31 | 45 | 159 | 140 | 130 | 67 | 29 | 129 | 322 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 268 | 161 | 169 | 108 | 2 | 116 | 156 | 248 | 485 | 268 | 29 | 24 | 356 | 464 | 515 | 268 | 248 | 248 | 157 | 347 |
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Information about the Freshwater Bay Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Freshwater Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Freshwater Bay is 16 km (10 miles) from Newport. If you plan a holiday in Isle of Wight, look for hotels and other accommodation in Newport. Newport has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










