Freshwater Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.67° N 1.51° W

Freshwater Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Freshwater Bay sea temperature is
20.1°C
3.3° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, WSW swell with 443 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 6s period. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 7th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 7th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 10th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Hey, Rusty here, your local surf reporter. Let’s be straight with you: the next 16 days are a tough stretch for wave riding around here. We’ve got a long, lean run ahead. Looking at the charts, there’s a real gap of surfable energy, with only a couple of fleeting moments that might get you wet. It’s one of those periods where the ocean is taking a nap, and we’ve got to be patient.

First up, a word on the water. When we do get a wave, the water temperature is sitting at a notable 68°F, which is a massive 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a very unusual anomaly, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

The first real sniff of something comes on Thursday, September 4th. Friday morning sees a bump in size with a 7ft swell from the WSW, but the combined energy is moderate at 453. The wind is a cross-offshore from the WNW at 12 mph, which will keep the surface clean. Freshwater Bay is a reef and point setup, and it favours a SW swell direction. The 7ft size is a bit much for beginners, but it’s on the edge of being fun for intermediates. However, the swell period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit fat and crumbly. The quality is marginal, and it’s a one-hit wonder. Things fizzle out fast after that Saturday morning.

The pick of the entire 16-day run, and it’s a stretch to call it a standout, is the Monday afternoon, September 7th. A long-period groundswell of 13 seconds from the WSW rolls in at 4ft. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 491, which is the highest we’ll see. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the WNW at 16 mph. For a point break, that long-period energy will wrap in nicely, offering longer, more powerful lines. It’s not big, but the quality of the wave will be a step above everything else. Just keep in mind that crowds are possible at Freshwater Bay, so you might have some company.

After that, it’s a long, dry spell. There’s a tiny pulse on Tuesday, September 15th, with a very glassy morning and a 2ft swell from the W, but the energy is weak at 101 and the wind is cross-onshore. The rest of the window is filled with tiny, short-period, weak waves or flat spells. The 16th and 17th are almost completely flat, with only a few inches of swell on offer.

Honestly, if you’ve got a kite, the consistent cross-offshore winds on the 10th, 11th, and 18th might be more interesting than paddle surfing. The 6ft to 5ft chop on the 10th with fresh cross-offshore winds could be a goer for the kite crew.

For now, pencil in the afternoon of September 7th at Freshwater Bay. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best we’ve got. The rest of the time, give the water a break.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night).

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WSW
6
1.6
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6
2.1
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7
1.4
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6
0.3
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8
0.6
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5
0.4
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0.4
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10
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1.9
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1.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
209
166
406
155
12
20
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41
7
16
1
34
109
271
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290
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Wind (km/h)
35
SW
35
SW
30
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30
W
20
WNW
15
WNW
20
SW
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20
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20
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W
25
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25
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35
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High Tide
4:08AM2.10m
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
Low Tide
9:00PM0.48m
9:25AM0.54m
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
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Temp °C
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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.

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