Difficulty 6
Break frequency 7
252 days a year
Wave Direction
Swell Direction
1.5m - 2.0m Swell
Wind Direction
Tide
recommended board
- Shaper: Walden
- Design: Magic Model
- Sizes: 8'0 to 9'6"
- Surfer Weight: >85kg to all weights
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general information
The first beach surfed in Australia by "The Duke" during a visit in the early 20th century. A small beach just north of Manly, Freshwater is easy to find, just find the village and follow the roads east to the beach carpark.
Freshie often has good beach breaks, especially in small to medium swells. Waves depend on the banks but good waves are fairly common. Freshwater is also popular as a family beach due to the nearby picnic and park facilities.
A great beach for a day out or a quick splash if Manly is to small or full on. Ideal for surfers of all levels.
Wave length
<50m
Best months
January - December
Equipment
Body Board, Short board, Long board
Wave type
Standard
Access
Standard Paddle
Hazards
Reef/Rock, Rips
5 Day Forecast
| Swell Period | 7.82 | 7.56 | 7.77 | 7.66 | 7.30 | 7.60 | 7.90 | 7.68 | 7.63 | 7.72 |
| Swell Direction | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| Wind Direction | ESE | E | E | SSW | S | SSW | SSE | SW | ESE | S |
| Wind (kts) | 11 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 5 |
Air - Sea - Swell - Wind
- Spring suit
- 3/2 steamer
- 3/2 steamer
- Spring suit
NE
NE
1M / F4
E
S
2M / F4
SE
W
2M / F6
E
N
1M / F6
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