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Freshwater and Harbord Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Sydney North Coast (39 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Freshwater and Harbord surfForecast / NSW – Sydney North Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 23 Mar 2026 AEDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Freshwater and Harbord surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Freshwater and Harbord sea temperature is
24.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Freshwater and Harbord this week:
The surf forecast for Freshwater and Harbord over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater and Harbord in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7.5m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater and Harbord over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, near gales from the SW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 131 | 126 | 191 | 244 | 337 | 400 | 540 | 1857 | 2092 | 1544 | 1095 | 629 | 485 | 308 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 3460 | 2300 | 1761 | 1207 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:35AM 1.52 | 1:21PM 1.04 | 1:36AM 1.47 | 2:39PM 0.95 | 2:47AM 1.42 | 4:07PM 0.94 | 4:05AM 1.41 | 5:25PM 0.99 | 5:17AM 1.42 | 6:25PM 1.07 | 6:18AM 1.45 | 7:12PM 1.17 | 7:10AM 1.46 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:03PM 0.30 | 7:23AM 0.22 | 6:55PM 0.40 | 8:37AM 0.27 | 8:01PM 0.48 | 9:59AM 0.28 | 9:22PM 0.52 | 11:14AM 0.25 | 10:45PM 0.50 | 12:14PM 0.20 | 11:56PM 0.43 | 1:02PM 0.16 | 12:54AM 0.36 | 1:42PM 0.14 | |||||||||
Mon 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | ||
| Sunset | 7:02 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 19 | 4 | 10 | 35 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 19 | ||
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Information about the Freshwater and Harbord Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Freshwater and Harbord provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Freshwater and Harbord can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Freshwater and Harbord 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 and Harbord) 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 and Harbord 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.
Freshwater and Harbord is 4 km (2 miles) from Dee Why. If you plan a holiday in Sydney North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dee Why. Dee Why has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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