Freshwater West Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.65° N 5.06° W

Freshwater West Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Freshwater West sea temperature is
17.5°C
1.9° 

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 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, WSW swell with 707 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 20th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 22nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 19th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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(10 max)
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0
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1
0
0
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1
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2
1
1
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
7
2.1
WSW
7
2.3
WSW
7
2.4
WSW
8
1.9
WSW
8
1.6
WSW
7
1.2
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
8
0.8
WSW
7
0.7
WSW
7
0.5
WSW
7
0.5
W
7
0.6
W
10
0.8
W
11
0.9
W
11
0.9
WSW
10
1
W
13
0.7
W
12
0.3
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.4
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
231
383
572
707
422
220
135
105
61
48
29
27
73
151
188
163
350
137
22
58
32
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
45
SW
35
WSW
35
WSW
30
W
25
W
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
5
E
5
WNW
5
E
5
SSW
10
NW
10
ENE
25
SE
20
SE
15
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Wind State
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on
on
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on
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glassy
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glassy
glassy
glassy
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
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High Tide
11:03AM5.48m
11:22PM5.15m
11:53AM5.05m
00:25AM4.72m
1:26PM4.77m
2:32AM4.60m
3:25PM4.95m
4:06AM4.96m
4:31PM5.42m
4:57AM5.46m
5:15PM5.92m
5:36AM5.95m
5:52PM6.38m
Low Tide
4:53AM2.31m
5:17PM2.48m
5:35AM2.74m
6:17PM2.90m
6:52AM3.08m
8:06PM3.08m
8:59AM3.06m
9:53PM2.79m
10:22AM2.66m
10:52PM2.29m
11:12AM2.17m
11:34PM1.80m
11:50AM1.71m
00:10AM1.37m
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7:00
7:01
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7:05
7:07
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7:29
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
9
11
11
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11
10
12
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16
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18
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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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