Freshwater Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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