Freshwater West Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.65° N 5.06° W

Freshwater West Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Freshwater West sea temperature is
17.5°C
2.2° 

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 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with 1,677 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 23rd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 25th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 30th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
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0
2
2
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
14
0.9
W
13
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.4
WSW
10
1.3
W
15
1.4
W
14
1.1
W
13
1
W
12
0.9
WSW
11
1
W
10
0.9
WSW
7
1.2
W
6
1.4
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.6
W
9
1.4
SSE
5
2.3
SSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
467
272
137
85
57
31
804
825
421
289
198
200
73
123
327
425
367
202
56
91
722
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
20
NNE
10
E
25
SSE
20
S
10
SSW
5
NE
15
NW
25
NNW
15
WNW
15
WSW
15
SSW
30
S
20
S
15
WNW
5
E
5
ESE
25
ESE
30
SE
35
SSE
45
SSE
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:57AM5.46m
5:15PM5.92m
5:36AM5.95m
5:52PM6.38m
6:11AM6.36m
6:26PM6.76m
6:45AM6.71m
7:01PM7.05m
7:18AM6.96m
7:35PM7.24m
7:53AM7.11m
8:11PM7.30m
8:29AM7.13m
8:48PM7.20m
Low Tide
11:12AM2.17m
11:34PM1.80m
11:50AM1.71m
00:10AM1.37m
12:26PM1.33m
00:45AM1.03m
12:59PM1.03m
1:18AM0.80m
1:33PM0.84m
1:52AM0.68m
2:08PM0.75m
2:27AM0.70m
2:43PM0.81m
3:03AM0.86m
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7:05
7:07
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7:13
7:16
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7:16
7:15
7:12
7:09
7:07
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7:02
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9
Temp °C
15
15
14
15
18
17
16
16
13
14
15
15
16
16
16
15
16
17
18
19
18
Feels °C
11
11
11
12
16
16
16
14
8
11
13
13
11
12
14
14
15
14
14
14
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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