Surf Forecasts:
Harvey Cedars surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, S swell with 419 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Harvey Cedars this week:
The surf forecast for Harvey Cedars over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Harvey Cedars in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 18th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Harvey Cedars over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | S 6 |
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103 | 47 | 33 | 50 | 29 | 17 | 30 | 19 | 25 | 35 | 40 | 55 | 91 | 49 | 34 | 25 | 26 | 41 | 45 | 61 | 148 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:39PM1.58m | 5:10AM1.28m | 5:38PM1.67m | 6:12AM1.33m | 6:34PM1.75m | 7:09AM1.37m | 7:28PM1.80m | 8:04AM1.41m | 8:21PM1.79m | 9:00AM1.42m | 9:15PM1.75m | 9:58AM1.43m | 10:13PM1.68m | 10:58AM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:24PM0.10m | 11:17AM0.02m | 00:21AM0.01m | 12:13PM-0.02m | 1:18AM-0.06m | 1:10PM-0.05m | 2:13AM-0.12m | 2:08PM-0.06m | 3:07AM-0.16m | 3:04PM-0.05m | 3:58AM-0.16m | 3:59PM-0.02m | 4:48AM-0.13m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | |
8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | 8:25 | |
mm | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 28 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 9 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 16 | E 5 |
70 | 47 | 33 | 50 | 29 | 17 | 30 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 40 | 55 | 6 | 49 | 34 | 25 | 26 | 41 | 12 | 9 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 3 | E 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 5 | E 6 | SE 15 | SE 15 |
— | 1 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | — | E 17 | S 8 | E 6 | SE 16 | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | 3 | 10 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | W 4 | W 3 | — | NW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | N 3 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | SE 6 | S 6 |
103 | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | 25 | 35 | — | 3 | 91 | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 61 | 148 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 120 | 187 | 57 | 127 | 576 | 2462 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 262 | 245 | 361 | 40 | 245 | 361 | 940 |
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Information about the Harvey Cedars Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Harvey Cedars provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Harvey Cedars can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Harvey Cedars 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 (Harvey Cedars) 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 Harvey Cedars 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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