Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater West surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, W swell with 176 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Freshwater West this week:
The surf forecast for Freshwater West over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater West in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater West over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you, it’s a pretty grim stretch for Freshwater West overall. We’re looking at a long, dry gap with no real surf on offer for the majority of the forecast period. The first solid recommendation doesn’t even pop up until Wednesday morning, August 26th, so there’s a big empty patch from now until then.
The only real stand-out, the one you’d want to pin your hopes on, is that Wednesday morning, August 26th. We’ve got a 3ft swell rolling in from the west, and a light offshore wind from the east is going to keep it clean. That’s a rare slice of good news. The combined energy is weak, only 63, so it won’t be a big day, but it’s surfable. The break is a beach and reef setup, so that low period, 5 seconds, is a bit of a bummer – it’s gonna be a bit short and weak, but for the patient surfer, it’s the only game in town. Freshwater West is consistent, but you might have to share it – crowds are sometimes around.
The rest of the time? It’s a struggle. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, and the swell is tiny or non-existent. There’s a bit of a bump in the middle of the week around the 20th, with some 5ft swell, but it’s coming in with a fresh cross-onshore wind that’s gonna make it lumpy and tough. Not worth paddling out for. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual to report there.
From the 22nd right through to the 29th, it’s just a tease of long-period groundswell from the south-west, with periods of 14-15 seconds, but the heights are pathetic – 0.7ft to 1.0ft. It’s a classic case of a long-period swell that just doesn’t have the size to do anything. The combined energy is mostly in the 20-40 range, which is whisper-quiet. Even the clean offshore winds on the 25th and 27th can’t save it. It’s just not happening.
So, bottom line: the only real chance is that Wednesday morning, August 26th. It’s a long way off, but it’s the only stand-out in the whole 16-day window. The rest is a write-off. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 5 | W 6 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 106 | 92 | 67 | 57 | 41 | 29 | 18 | 10 | 13 | 36 | 22 | 51 | 151 | 69 | 47 | 70 | 80 | 176 | 146 | 112 | 94 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:06AM7.07m | 8:25PM7.39m | 8:47AM7.05m | 9:04PM7.28m | 9:25AM6.89m | 9:42PM7.01m | 10:01AM6.60m | 10:17PM6.62m | 10:36AM6.23m | 10:51PM6.16m | 11:10AM5.81m | 11:27PM5.66m | 11:51AM5.39m | 00:12AM5.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:24PM0.53m | 2:51AM0.43m | 3:04PM0.57m | 3:30AM0.60m | 3:40PM0.77m | 4:04AM0.92m | 4:14PM1.10m | 4:37AM1.33m | 4:47PM1.51m | 5:08AM1.78m | 5:21PM1.96m | 5:42AM2.23m | 6:02PM2.40m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 5 | W 6 | S 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | N 5 | W 6 |
| kJ | 106 | 92 | 67 | 57 | 41 | 29 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 36 | 22 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 29 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 26 | 11 | 94 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | — | — | S 12 | N 4 | WSW 5 | — | W 7 | W 7 | S 19 | — | — | W 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | 16 | 7 | — | — | 2 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 13 | S 10 | — | S 12 | — | S 12 | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 13 | 12 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 5 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 9 | 24 | 7 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 51 | 151 | 69 | 47 | 70 | 80 | 176 | 146 | 112 | 64 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 23 | 174 | 405 | 387 | 92 | 330 | 351 | 246 | 246 | 343 | 162 | 13 | 343 | 341 | 163 | 343 | 433 | 760 | 343 | 52 |
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