Freshwater West Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.65° N 5.06° W

Freshwater West Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Freshwater West sea temperature is
17.3° C
1.0° 

Freshwater West surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Freshwater West surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with 218 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater West in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 13th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater West over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s shaking for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – the next week or so is looking pretty grim for any kind of proper surf. We’re talking about a long stretch of tiny, weak waves with rubbish wind, so you might as well leave the boards in the car for a while.

For the first few days, the swell is a joke – 0.3ft to 1.0ft from the southwest, with a combined energy that’s barely a whisper (6 to 15). The wind is all over the shop, from cross-off to onshore, so it’s not worth the paddle. We do get a little bump of energy on Wednesday the 12th, with the swell nudging up to 3ft and the combined energy hitting 138, but the wind is still a fresh breeze, making it messy. Still, the data says it’s “clean” in the morning, so it’s a slight improvement over nothing.

The standout window finally shows up around Thursday the 13th of August. That Thursday morning is the real gem. The swell isn’t massive at 3ft from the WSW, but the period is a solid 10 seconds and the combined energy jumps to 218 – that’s a proper moderate push. The best part? The wind is glassy (5 km/h from the NW), so it’s going to be silky smooth. The forecast even says “expect good surf conditions,” which is the first time we’ve seen that. For a spot like Freshwater West – a beach and reef setup that’s exposed to the west – this is your moment. The swell direction is a perfect match for the spot’s optimum. It’s a beginner-friendly wave at this size, and the glassy conditions will make it feel like a dream.

That afternoon on the 13th gets chopped up by a moderate cross-onshore, so it’s a morning mission only. After that, we slide back into small, crummy conditions for the rest of the week and into the weekend.

Looking further out, the second week gets a bit more interesting, but it’s all a bit uncertain. On Monday the 17th, the swell bumps up to 4ft to 4ft, with a combined energy of 154 to 261, but the wind is a strong cross-onshore, so it’s going to be lumpy and messy. Not great for a paddle.

Then on Tuesday the 18th, we see the biggest swell of the whole forecast – 8ft from the west with a period of 8 seconds, and a combined energy that’s a hefty 631 to 680. That’s a lot of water moving around. The wind is a cross-shore, so it won’t be perfect, but it’s a far cry from the tiny stuff we’ve been seeing. With a 8ft swell, this is definitely expert territory. The waves will be powerful and closing out on a beach break, so it’s more of a challenge. The forecast even calls it “marginal” due to tide. This one is promising but less certain this far out, so keep an eye on it.

The last few days of the forecast drop back down to small, weak conditions with poor wind, so it’s a bit of a washout.

To sum it up, the only true standout is Thursday morning, the 13th of August, at Freshwater West. Get there early for the glassy conditions, a clean 3ft WSW swell, and a good chance of some fun, user-friendly waves. The big 8ft day on the 18th is a maybe for the experts, but everything else is a write-off. It’s a tough run, but that one morning should be a treat.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed morning, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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W
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0.3
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7
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
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6
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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9
12
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131
126
140
218
169
144
106
55
48
Wind (km/h)
15
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5
SW
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
W
10
NNW
10
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20
NNW
15
NE
30
ESE
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15
ESE
35
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NNW
25
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High Tide
2:27PM5.38m
3:18AM5.42m
3:58PM5.62m
4:40AM5.74m
5:10PM6.10m
5:44AM6.20m
6:08PM6.62m
6:36AM6.62m
6:57PM7.04m
7:23AM6.92m
7:43PM7.31m
8:06AM7.07m
8:25PM7.39m
Low Tide
8:13AM2.30m
9:03PM2.29m
9:45AM2.21m
10:32PM1.97m
11:02AM1.83m
11:41PM1.48m
12:03PM1.37m
00:37AM1.00m
12:55PM0.95m
1:26AM0.63m
1:41PM0.66m
2:10AM0.44m
2:24PM0.53m
2:51AM0.43m
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8:57
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Feels °C
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12
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Information about the Freshwater West Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Freshwater West provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Freshwater West can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Freshwater West surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Freshwater West) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Freshwater West may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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