
Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater and Harbord surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 2,373 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with SE swell.
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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater and Harbord in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater and Harbord over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G'day, Rusty here. Well, I’ve had a good look at the charts for Freshwater and Harbord, and I’ve got to be straight with you—it’s a bit of a rough patch for the next couple of weeks. There’s no true standout, and nothing that’s going to get the blood pumping. But let's walk through it day by day.
First up, the water temp is sitting around average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We kick off with nothing much on Sunday the 5th. Tiny, messy windswell with a cross-shore breeze ripping at 19 mph. A total write-off.
Monday the 6th looks like we get a big pulse of swell, but it comes with a side of pain. The swell is pushing 10 ft from the SSE, with a period of 10 seconds and a combined energy of 1498 (moderate to strong). That’s a solid amount of water moving, but it's hammered by onshore winds and it's pure chop. At that size, it's only for experts anyway, and with conditions like that, it’s a no-go. We’re looking at a full-on, messy cleanup.
Tuesday the 7th is more of the same. The swell sticks around at 10 ft from the SSE/SE, the period stretches to 11 seconds, and the energy climbs up to 2373. That’s serious power, but the rain squalls and cross-onshore winds turn it into a washing machine. Big and ugly. Not for the faint-hearted, and even the hardcore will be scratching their heads.
By Wednesday the 8th, the swell drops slightly to 8 ft, still from the SE with a 10-second period. The wind goes cross-shore, not outright onshore, which is a tiny improvement. The energy is still high at 2371. I’d call this marginal at best, maybe rideable for a crew of experienced surfers who don’t mind a cross-chop, but it’s not a day for the average punter.
Thursday the 9th: the swell drops to 7 ft from the SE, 10-second period, and the energy falls to 845. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it’s a touch cleaner. Still, it’s pretty average—more of a “might get a few” kind of day for the dedicated.
Friday the 10th is still trending down. Swell around 5-6 ft from the SE, 9-second period, and energy around 446-492. The wind goes light and cross for the morning, turning onshore by the afternoon. A marginal, ordinary little day.
Now, here’s the flicker of hope. Saturday the 11th of July. For the first time, we get offshore wind—a light 9 mph from the NW in the morning, and glassy, near-calm conditions in the afternoon. The swell is only 4-4 ft from the SE at 9 seconds, with energy at 230 (weak to moderate). It’s not big, but it’s clean. For a few hours, it might actually be fun on a longboard or a fish. The crowd factor is “often” here, so you’ll have company, but with conditions this clean, it’ll be worth jostling for a few rides. This is the best on offer in this whole outlook.
After that, it’s a slow fade. Sunday the 12th through to the 20th is largely flat or tiny, with an onshore kick on the 12th that kills it. The swell energy drops to single digits or very low double digits. There’s a tiny blip on Saturday the 19th with a 4 ft from the SW (5-second period), but it’s junk. By the end, we’re looking at nil waves and glassy conditions at a flat beach.
Honestly, if you’re not keen on that Saturday the 11th window, you might be waiting a while. The set-up looks more interesting for kite surfing on those bigger, windier days than actual paddle surfing. The forecast can always change, but for now, keep your expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Sat 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 1484 | 1484 | 1508 | 1620 | 2373 | 1951 | 1351 | 1539 | 1006 | 788 | 561 | 492 | 446 | 492 | 399 | 230 | 194 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:57PM1.42m | 11:57AM1.11m | 11:38PM1.35m | 12:44PM1.16m | 00:25AM1.26m | 1:34PM1.23m | 1:22AM1.17m | 2:29PM1.31m | 2:29AM1.09m | 3:26PM1.40m | 3:44AM1.04m | 4:25PM1.50m | 4:59AM1.03m | 5:23PM1.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:43AM0.19m | 5:28PM0.48m | 6:20AM0.20m | 6:26PM0.50m | 7:01AM0.22m | 7:32PM0.50m | 7:48AM0.25m | 8:46PM0.46m | 8:40AM0.27m | 10:01PM0.38m | 9:38AM0.30m | 11:12PM0.27m | 10:39AM0.30m | ||||||||
— | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
— | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 13 | S 16 | E 14 | — | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
177 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 183 | 4 | — | 352 | 2373 | 1951 | 459 | 484 | 1006 | 788 | 561 | 492 | 446 | 492 | 399 | 230 | 194 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | E 14 | E 13 | — | E 13 | E 14 | — | S 18 | — | S 15 | ESE 14 | S 16 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 20 | S 19 | S 15 | S 21 | S 15 | S 15 |
174 | 4 | 3 | — | 14 | 4 | — | 6 | — | 4 | 561 | 5 | 128 | 57 | 57 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | — | S 14 | — | — | E 15 |
10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 14 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | SE 10 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — |
594 | 2745 | 4376 | 2261 | 1484 | 1484 | 1508 | 1620 | — | — | 1351 | 1539 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 74 | 209 | 258 | 187 | 115 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
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