Freshwater West Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.65° N 5.06° W

Freshwater West Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, WSW swell with 766 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 20th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 20th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 19th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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W
7
2.1
W
7
1.8
W
7
1.5
W
7
2.4
WSW
7
2.4
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
8
2.4
WSW
8
1.7
W
10
1.2
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
8
0.9
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
7
0.6
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
10
0.8
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.9
W
13
0.7
W
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
431
425
320
238
527
655
763
726
550
203
110
81
57
38
27
44
80
149
141
276
139
Wind (km/h)
35
WNW
35
W
25
WNW
30
WSW
45
SW
35
WSW
35
WSW
30
W
20
NW
5
WNW
10
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10
WSW
15
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10
WNW
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NNE
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5
WNW
15
NW
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N
15
NE
Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
10:28AM5.91m
10:42PM5.63m
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
Low Tide
4:22AM1.87m
4:39PM2.03m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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15
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13
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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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