Freshwater east Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on what’s happening at Freshwater East for the next couple of weeks.

Got to be honest with you – this one’s a tough nut to crack. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a long, dry spell with nothing but tiny, weak waves and poor conditions. There isn’t a single standout session in the whole forecast, so don’t get your hopes up. The only little flicker of something is a pulse of moderate energy around the middle of the second week, but it’s still nothing to get excited about.

The water is sitting around 65°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least you won’t be shivering while you’re waiting for a wave.

Let’s run through it. From Thursday, August 6th, right through to the afternoon of Tuesday, August 11th, it’s a total write-off. Swell heights are barely a ripple, mostly under 1 feet, with combined energy readings as low as 11 to 19. Winds are clean enough at times, but with no swell, there’s nothing to ride. That’s a solid 6-day gap of nothing.

Wednesday, August 12th, shows a slight uptick. The morning sees a 3-foot swell from the WSW with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 169 (moderate). The afternoon cleans up a bit, with a 4-foot swell and energy hitting 222. Winds are offshore or cross-off, so it’ll be clean. This is the best of the whole run, but it’s still a long way from good. The swell is short period, so don’t expect much grunt.

August 13th holds similar conditions: a 4-foot swell from the WSW, periods around 10 seconds, and energy in the 250s with gentle offshore winds. That’s probably your best bet if you’re desperate for a paddle. After that, things drop off again. The 14th and 15th have some mixed signals, with energy bouncing between 70 and 153, but the swell is short and inconsistent.

Monday, August 17th, the morning offers a 4-foot WSW swell at 9 seconds and energy of 220, but the wind is a cross-shore, so it won’t be glassy. The afternoon swings offshore with a 3-foot swell. Still, nothing to write home about.

From the 18th through the 21st, it’s back to tiny, weak surf with energy dropping below 100, and some strong winds on the 19th and 20th. The 21st has fresh offshore winds, but the swell is only 1 foot, so it’s just a wind chop situation.

Bottom line: Freshwater East is a very sheltered spot that rarely breaks, and this forecast is a perfect example of why. There’s no proper surf to speak of. If you’re a kite surfer, the 21st might be interesting with that 22 mph offshore wind and a bit of chop, but for paddle surfing, it’s a blank. Sometimes the ocean just goes quiet, and this is one of those times. Keep an eye on the forecast, things can change.

Rusty.

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