Freshwater West Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.65° N 5.06° W

Freshwater West Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 27 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Freshwater West sea temperature is
15.3°C
2.0° 

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 27 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 4,810 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Saturday (Oct 31) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 31st Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 31st Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 27th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue morning, light winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
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Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
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12
4.5
WSW
12
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13
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WSW
12
2.5
WSW
12
1.9
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11
1.6
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1.3
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10
1.4
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11
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11
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11
0.4
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10
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10
0.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7076
5384
4128
2664
1717
853
572
382
356
1535
984
947
644
469
230
121
86
57
33
32
17
Wind (km/h)
50
WSW
40
W
40
WSW
35
WSW
25
WSW
25
SSW
25
SSE
30
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SSE
25
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NNE
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High Tide
6:48PM7.32m
7:07AM7.25m
7:29PM7.20m
7:49AM7.11m
8:14PM6.91m
8:33AM6.82m
9:01PM6.48m
9:23AM6.43m
9:56PM5.99m
10:22AM6.00m
11:04PM5.56m
11:37AM5.69m
00:31AM5.38m
Low Tide
12:44PM0.78m
1:04AM0.77m
1:25PM0.84m
1:45AM0.95m
2:08PM1.05m
2:28AM1.26m
2:55PM1.38m
3:15AM1.67m
3:48PM1.79m
4:11AM2.10m
4:56PM2.16m
5:24AM2.44m
6:22PM2.34m
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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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