Freshwater east Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me break down what’s happening at Freshwater East. It’s a sheltered little spot, and we’ve got a long 16-day stretch ahead. Honestly, there’s not a lot to get excited about. Mostly short-period swell and winds that keep things messy.

Starting Thursday, September 3rd, we’ve got a 5ft swell from the WSW with a period of 8 seconds, but winds are cross-off at 15-18 mph, and the water temp is about average for this time of year. The combined swell energy is moderate, around 284-293, but with that wind, it won’t be clean.

Friday, September 4th, the swell bumps up to 7ft, with offshore winds from the WNW at 18 mph in the morning. The surface looks clean, but the period’s still short at 8 seconds, and energy jumps to 506—moderate to strong. At that size, it’s for stronger surfers only.

Saturday, September 5th, the swell drops to 3ft, and we get a glassy morning with WSW winds at just 3 mph. The period’s a steady 8 seconds, and energy’s a weak 146. That glassy spell means small, clean waves, good for a longboard. The afternoon gets cross-shore and a bit choppy.

Now, the real standout—Monday, September 7th. We’ve got a 7ft to 7ft swell from the WSW, but here’s the key: the period stretches to 12 seconds—that’s groundswell, real power. Combined energy hits 1138, which is very strong. Winds are cross-off, so not perfectly offshore, but that long period will give the waves excellent shape and punch. This is the best wave of the outlook, but at over 7ft, it’s strictly for experts. The break is rarely breaks, so it’ll be uncrowded, though crowds are sometimes a factor.

Tuesday, September 8th, holds size at 7ft to 8ft, with offshore winds all day from the W at 22 mph. Clean conditions, but period drops to 9 seconds. Energy is still strong at 777-1089. More solid surf for experienced surfers only.

After that, it fades. Wednesday, September 9th, sees a small 4ft swell with offshore wind, clean but weak. From Thursday the 10th onward, it’s small and messy—rain showers, cross-shore winds, and energy dropping below 200. By the second week, from the 14th to the 18th, the swell is barely 2ft or less, with glassy mornings on the 15th and 16th but no power. The 17th and 18th are flat, with energy in the teens and single digits. A long stretch of nothing.

If you’re into kite surfing, those strong cross-off days with 6ft+ swell on the 7th and 8th could be fun, but for paddle surfing, your best bet is that Monday and Tuesday of the first week. Everything else is small, short period, or blown out.

Rusty.

Read more