Freshwater Bay Surf Break

Freshwater Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.67° N 1.51° W

Issued: 6 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Freshwater Bay sea temperature is
15.5° C

1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Freshwater Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Freshwater Bay surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, E swell with 101 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 20th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 20th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 22nd Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
4
0.7
WSW
4
0.4
SW
11
0.9
SW
5
0.8
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
7
0.3
WSW
7
1.3
E
6
0.2
WSW
7
0.7
WSW
3
0.1
W
11
0.4
WSW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
15
29
32
41
19
37
32
30
28
13
26
24
22
14
10
101
5
10
3
9
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
15
SW
25
SW
20
SW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
ESE
15
SE
15
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
NNE
15
E
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
WNW
25
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:56AM2.64m
1:36PM2.67m
1:44AM2.62m
2:25PM2.64m
2:32AM2.56m
3:14PM2.57m
3:20AM2.45m
4:02PM2.47m
4:08AM2.31m
4:50PM2.35m
4:57AM2.16m
5:39PM2.24m
5:49AM2.02m
Low Tide
5:40PM0.06m
6:06AM-0.25m
6:27PM0.12m
6:53AM-0.20m
7:15PM0.25m
7:41AM-0.07m
8:04PM0.41m
8:31AM0.11m
8:58PM0.58m
9:26AM0.31m
9:59PM0.73m
10:28AM0.51m
11:14PM0.81m
11:39AM0.65m
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
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9:20
9:21
9:21
9:21
9:22
9:22
9:22
9:22
 mm
2
Temp °C
16
16
17
17
17
17
19
19
20
20
19
19
20
20
22
25
24
25
24
18
18
Feels °C
12
15
14
14
16
17
19
19
20
19
17
17
18
20
21
23
23
23
21
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
7
0.3
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.7
E
5
0.3
ESE
4
0.1
SW
7
0.4
WSW
5
Energy kJ
8
12
29
28
20
18
37
32
30
28
13
26
24
22
14
10
5
22
3
2
9
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
W
8
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
8
Energy kJ
6
8
1
19
5
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
11
Energy kJ
5
3
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
4
0.7
WSW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.9
SW
5
0.8
WSW
6
0.5
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
E
3
1.3
E
6
0.7
WSW
3
0.7
W
4
Energy kJ
13
15
20
32
41
7
5
2
3
101
10
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
108
248
109
108
109
114
108
108
114
248
169
259
116
198
282
648
15
322
317
361
285
Best forecast wave conditions in Isle of Wight
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
5
6
6
6
4
4
7
7
4
9
9
7
6
5
7
5
9
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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.

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