Freshwater and Harbord Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.78° S 151.30° E

Freshwater and Harbord Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Freshwater and Harbord sea temperature is
17.7° C
0.2° 

Freshwater and Harbord surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Freshwater and Harbord surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, ENE swell with 269 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater and Harbord in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 22nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 22nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 22nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater and Harbord over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

First up, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell on the horizon. The only real surf worth paddling out for in the next week or so lands on Wednesday the 22nd of July. Freshwater (sheltered, consistent, beginner-friendly) will see a 1.2m ENE swell rolling in with a 10‑second period – that’s a decent groundswell, nice and lined up for the sandbanks. The combined energy sits at 269 (moderate), so there’s some push but nothing too hectic. Wednesday morning the wind is offshore from the WNW at 10 km/h, meaning clean, walling waves. Then Wednesday afternoon goes glassy – flat calm, no wind at all – with the swell dropping slightly to 1.1m but still ENE, 10‑second period. That’s a real treat for the arvo session. Water temperature is about average for July, so no surprises there. Crowds are often around at Freshwater, but with conditions like this midweek, you might get a few more waves to yourself than usual.

After that, it’s a long dry stretch. From Thursday the 23rd all the way through to Tuesday the 4th of August, the surf is tiny – mostly under 0.5m – and the wind is often cross‑off or cross, making it messy or just plain flat. There’s a few days with 0.2m and a 14‑second period, but that’s just a ghost – no real energy. The combined energy drops to single digits or low teens. Not worth a splash.

Now, if you’re looking that far ahead, keep an eye on Wednesday the 5th of August. The morning shows a 1.5m SE swell, short period of 7 seconds, but it’s coming with a clean offshore WNW wind at 15 km/h. The combined energy is 299 (moderate), so there’s enough to get a few rides. The afternoon turns glassy again with 1.4m SE swell. The swell direction isn’t the optimum ENE, so expect a bit more of a close‑out on the beachies, but it’s still surfable. This one’s a long‑range call – promising but less certain. If it holds, the flat spell will be broken.

Overall, the best bet is Wednesday the 22nd of July – morning for the offshore, afternoon for the glass. Don’t bother with the rest until at least the 5th of August, and even then, keep your expectations tempered.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
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0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
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8
0.2
E
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
SE
14
0.8
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
339
269
210
168
119
92
45
28
28
14
7
7
7
6
6
2
2
8
92
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
WNW
0
N
15
WNW
15
W
25
SW
25
WSW
15
SW
10
E
15
W
25
W
15
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
SE
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SE
5
WNW
Wind State
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross
on
glassy
High Tide
1:53AM1.01m
2:46PM1.28m
2:59AM0.91m
3:41PM1.30m
4:11AM0.87m
4:35PM1.33m
5:17AM0.88m
5:25PM1.37m
6:11AM0.91m
6:11PM1.43m
6:55AM0.95m
6:53PM1.48m
Low Tide
7:56AM0.39m
9:28PM0.50m
8:44AM0.45m
10:38PM0.47m
9:39AM0.48m
11:37PM0.42m
10:35AM0.49m
00:26AM0.36m
11:28AM0.46m
1:07AM0.30m
12:15PM0.43m
1:45AM0.24m
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6:54
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Temp °C
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11
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18
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15
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Feels °C
14
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3
9
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13
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12
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14
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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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