Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater West surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, WSW swell with 180 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater West in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater West over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Freshwater West over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, we’re looking at a long, frustrating stretch of flat to tiny, messy surf. The first nine days are basically a write-off. From August 7th right through to the 15th, the swell is tiny – we’re talking 0.7ft to 3ft – and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, wrecking any chance of a clean wave. The combined energy is weak, barely getting into the double digits (values like 28, 19, 10, 18). It’s a lot of staring at a glassy, lumpy ocean. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothin’ to write home about.
Now, there is a glimmer on Saturday, August 15th, in the morning. We get a clean session with a light offshore breeze from the southeast and 3ft of swell. It’s surfable, but the period is short at 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weak and crumbly. The energy is moderate (109), but it’s the only real window of “okay” we get for a long while. Expect crowds though, ‘cause everyone else will be desperate too.
After that, things get weird and a bit gnarly. The swell starts to build, but it’s all onshore wind, rough and choppy. On the 16th, the swell jumps to 5ft to 6ft, but it’s blown-out with a messy 6 to 7-second period. The energy ramps up (324), but it’s a washing machine. This pattern continues for days – 3ft to 6ft of swell, but it’s all cross-onshore or onshore, making it poor for paddling. By the 21st and 22nd, we’ve got strong winds (22-25 mph) and rain, with the swell energy hitting 514. That’s a lot of power, but it’s a total mess. Honestly, for a surf break that’s exposed to the west, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Best bet: That Saturday morning, August 15th, is your only real shot. Get out there early for a clean, if small, session. Anything after that for the next week is a gamble with the wind.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
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 kJ | 14 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 31 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 88 | 131 | 149 | 180 | 131 | 146 | 124 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:02PM5.49m | 1:45AM5.44m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:52AM2.10m | 7:28PM2.26m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 3 | W 4 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | ESE 4 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 31 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 88 | 131 | 149 | 180 | 131 | 146 | 124 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 9 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 8 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 8 | W 10 | SW 6 | SSE 3 | SSE 6 | — | — | W 12 | SW 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 11 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 12 | W 9 | SW 11 | S 13 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 12 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | — | W 9 | WSW 6 | SW 12 | — | — | — | S 11 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | 7 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | W 3 | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | SE 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 14 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 349 | 341 | 325 | 330 | 179 | 174 | 174 | 184 | 173 | 172 | 173 | 174 | 341 | 335 | 0 | 32 | 167 | 53 | 54 | 123 | 53 |
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