Freshwater east Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Freshwater East has cookin’ for us over the next couple of weeks. Truth is, for most of this period, it’s gonna be a real struggle. The swell is tiny and inconsistent for days on end, and when we do see a bump in size, the wind or the quality just won’t play ball.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a frustratingly flat start. From Friday the 24th right through to almost the end of July, we’re looking at ankle-biters and knee-high slop. The swell barely tickles 1ft on the best of those days, and with winds swinging around but mostly holding offshore, it’s clean but there’s simply nothing to ride. The water temp at the start is sitting at 65°, and that’s a solid 4° warmer than normal for this time of year – definitely feeling more like a late summer soak than a July session.

Now, we do get a pulse on Sunday the 26th. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the west, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 208. That sounds promising, but here’s the kicker: the period is only 7 seconds – that’s short-period windswill, not a proper groundswell. It’ll be lumpy, weak, and messy. The wind is offshore early, but with that lack of power and shape, it’s still rated as poor surf. For a beginner, that 5ft might be a bit much, and for anyone else, it’s just not gonna offer a decent wave.

The first week of August isn’t much better. We see another push around the 3rd and 4th, with swell hitting 4ft to 5ft from the southwest, and wave energy reaching into the moderate-to-strong range, like 253 on Monday afternoon. But hold your horses – the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, bringing chop and mess. That combo, especially on a beach-and-reef setup that’s very sheltered, is more interesting for some kite action than for a proper paddle session. By Thursday the 6th, we’re back down to piddly 0.7ft swell.

Here is the only real standout I’d even bother pointing to: Freshwater East on Saturday, August 8th. We’ve got a 3ft to 3ft swell from the west-southwest with a period of 10 seconds – that’s a proper little groundswell, which will give you a better shaped wave and more energy behind it. The wind is offshore or cross-off, keeping it clean. The combined energy is a moderate 128. The waves won’t be big, but for a sheltered spot, that clean, waist-high plus swell with a bit of period is the best we’re gonna get. Still, it’s rated as poor surf overall, so keep expectations in check. This break rarely breaks, so seeing any surfable wave here is notable.

Honestly, this is a tough run for Freshwater East. It’s a blank stretch broken by a few days of short-period junk or onshore slop. Forecasts can always change, but as it stands, you’re looking at a whole lot of flat, clean water with nothing to surf.

Rusty.

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