Difficulty 6
Break frequency 7
252 days a year
Wave Direction
Swell Direction
1.5m - 2.0m Swell
Wind Direction
Tide
recommended board
- Shaper: Mc Tavish
- Design: Fireball
- Sizes: 9'1" to 9'6"
- Surfer Weight: >80kg to any weight
Originally designed for Gareth Donovan when he won the 1995 Australian Longboard Title at famous Bell's Beach, the FIREBALL has gone from strength to strength, becoming the benchmark Longboard across the wor... Read more
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
5 day forecast not available.
Air - Sea - Swell - Wind
- Spring suit
- 3/2 steamer
- 3/2 steamer
- Spring suit
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