Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater West surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, WNW swell with 26 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Freshwater West this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater West in the next 16 days are 0.8m 4s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater West over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this 16-day window for Freshwater West is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf ahead, so don't get your hopes up for anything decent.
The pattern is flat, flat, and more flat. Right from the get-go on Friday the 17th, we’re looking at a tiny 0.7 ft swell with a long period, but the combined energy is a measly 26 – that’s weak. The wind is coming from the North at 6 mph, keeping it clean, but there’s just no power. This same story repeats for days on end. From the 17th right through to the 24th, we’re stuck with waves mostly under 0.7 ft and combined energy barely cracking 20. It’s a total blank run. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so at least it won’t feel cold while you’re staring at a flat ocean.
The only tiny blip on the radar comes on Saturday the 25th. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the West, with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 178, which is moderate. But here’s the catch: the wind is cross-shore at 16 mph, creating a lumpy cross-chop. The surf report calls it "poor surf conditions" and scores it a zero. For a beach and reef setup like Freshwater West, this short-period, wind-affected swell is going to be messy. It’s honestly more interesting for kite surfing than for paddling.
After that, it drops right back into the doldrums. By the 29th, we get a glassy morning with 0.7 ft of long-period swell, but the combined energy is only 17. It’s pretty, but there’s nothing to ride. The whole second week is the same story: tiny, weak, and mostly wind-affected.
So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there isn’t one. The standout is a lack of standout. The 25th offers the most size, but the quality is poor. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window, but don’t expect any waves. It’s a tough run for this area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue morning, strong winds from the N by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 11 | W 7 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 15 | 16 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:10AM6.89m | 9:29PM7.16m | 9:54AM6.72m | 10:12PM6.93m | 10:36AM6.44m | 10:53PM6.57m | 11:17AM6.09m | 11:35PM6.15m | 12:00PM5.72m | 00:20AM5.72m | 12:49PM5.38m | 1:14AM5.33m | 1:53PM5.13m | 2:26AM5.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:27PM0.73m | 3:58AM0.68m | 4:10PM0.91m | 4:39AM0.95m | 4:50PM1.19m | 5:19AM1.32m | 5:30PM1.55m | 5:59AM1.73m | 6:11PM1.94m | 6:44AM2.12m | 7:02PM2.29m | 7:40AM2.44m | 8:10PM2.55m | ||||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 5 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | N 6 | W 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 13 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 7 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 18 | SW 18 | W 11 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 16 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | W 8 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 14 | S 21 | S 10 | W 7 | W 7 | S 13 | W 11 | SW 18 | S 17 | SW 16 | W 7 | S 11 | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 8 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | E 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 3 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 5 | 15 | 9 | 28 | 42 | 72 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 51 | 32 | 30 | 52 | 8 | 40 | 78 | 22 | 15 | 5 | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 246 | 770 | 325 | 445 | 445 | 101 | 179 | 433 | 330 | 180 | 325 | 330 | 124 | 840 | 206 | 899 | 893 | 206 | 425 | 442 | 427 |
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