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Freshwater and Harbord surfForecast / NSW – Sydney North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 17 Jan 2026 AEDT
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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
23.0° C
 (Which is 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater and Harbord in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 24th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 24th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 18th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater and Harbord over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 76mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat night, light winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
ESE
3.5
ESE
3
ESE
2.4
SE
2.3
ESE
1.8
SE
1.6
SE
1.6
SE
2
SE
2.1
ESE
2
ESE
2.1
ESE
2.1
SE
1.8
SE
1.1
ESE
1.1
SE
0.8
ESE
1
ESE
1.1
SSE
1
SSE
1.1
SSE
Period(s) (?)999889981010111111101191010888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)224219541282802748470399355820882871988972694286206138236151137153
Wind
(km/h)
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
25
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
10
SSW
10
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
30
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononononononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncrossoncross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:49PM
1.00
8:46AM
1.57
9:27PM
1.04
9:23AM
1.60
10:04PM
1.07
9:59AM
1.61
10:42PM
1.11
10:35AM
1.59
11:20PM
1.16
11:12AM
1.54
12:01AM
1.20
11:52AM
1.45
12:45AM
1.24
12:37PM
1.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:11AM
0.37
3:36PM
0.17
2:51AM
0.34
4:10PM
0.13
3:31AM
0.33
4:44PM
0.10
4:11AM
0.32
5:18PM
0.09
4:54AM
0.34
5:52PM
0.10
5:41AM
0.37
6:28PM
0.13
6:33AM
0.40
7:07PM
0.17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
Sunrise-6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07-
Sunset--8:07--8:07--8:06--8:06--8:06--8:05--8:05
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
50141221231------------
Temp. °C212122212021212021202021202021212223222323
Feels °C (?)181718171718191818181718181919192221212222
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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 12 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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