Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater Bay surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, E swell with 175 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here.
Look, I’m not going to sugarcoat it. The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, and honestly, for most of the window, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. The surf is going to be poor to non-existent for the bulk of the period, with a whole run of days where you’d be better off doing anything else. The good news is there’s a little pulse of energy right at the end, but it’s a long way off and we’ll need some luck on our side.
The first real chance of anything rideable doesn’t show up until Friday the 21st of August. Before that, from the 9th through to the 20th, it’s a dead zone. There’s a few tiny bumps, but the energy is weak and the winds are mostly junk. You’ll see the swell energy stuck in single digits and low double digits, which is just nothing. The water temp is a very unusual 69°, which is about 7° warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s not a wetsuit-free situation, but it’s as warm as it gets.
Now, that Friday the 21st is the standout. It’s not going to be world-class, but it’s the only thing on the board. Freshwater Bay (Freshwater-Bay) is a reef and point setup, and it’s fairly consistent. The morning is your window. We’ve got a 5ft swell coming from the east, with a light offshore wind making things clean. The swell energy jumps to a moderate 119, and the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but it’s rideable. It’s an intermediate wave, so it’s not for the groms, but it’s the best we’ve got. The crowd factor is a concern, as it can get busy here, and with the lack of options, you can bet it’ll be on.
The weekend after that, the 22nd and 23rd, has a bit of swell around, but the winds let it down. The 23rd sees the swell energy climb to 224, but it’s short-period and crossed up, making it messy. The Friday remains the pick of the bunch, but it’s a long-range call, so don’t book the time off just yet.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | SW 6 | E 5 | E 5 | W 12 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
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 kJ | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 59 | 85 | 3 | 62 | 21 | 77 | 20 | 32 | 18 | 34 | 7 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:42PM2.17m | 9:39AM2.20m | 9:56PM2.34m | 10:41AM2.41m | 10:52PM2.52m | 11:32AM2.60m | 11:40PM2.65m | 12:17PM2.72m | 00:23AM2.72m | 12:59PM2.76m | 1:05AM2.71m | 1:38PM2.73m | 1:44AM2.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:46PM0.63m | 2:24AM0.40m | 2:48PM0.47m | 3:18AM0.15m | 3:39PM0.31m | 4:06AM-0.07m | 4:26PM0.17m | 4:51AM-0.23m | 5:11PM0.08m | 5:34AM-0.30m | 5:53PM0.05m | 6:15AM-0.27m | 6:34PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | E 3 | W 8 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 34 | — | 22 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 7 | — | SW 8 | W 4 | WSW 3 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | E 4 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 32 | 18 | 1 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | — | W 6 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | WSW 7 | W 4 | — | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WNW 5 | — | SW 4 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 19 | — | — | — | 59 | 85 | 253 | 62 | 21 | 77 | 18 | — | — | — | 7 | 9 | — | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 620 | 343 | 343 | 260 | 284 | 249 | 619 | 343 | 122 | 196 | 108 | 15 | 157 | 284 | 169 | 201 | 268 | 284 | 187 | 110 | 120 |
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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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