Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater and Harbord surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,046 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater and Harbord over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. We’re lookin’ at Freshwater and Harbord (Freshwater) – a sheltered, beginner-friendly spot. The first few days are a complete bust. Wednesday the 15th through Saturday the 17th are flat or messy with fresh cross-onshore winds and no swell to speak of.
Sunday the 19th morning brings a pulse of swell – 7ft of east swell with a long 11-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is strong at 1026. Water temp is about average for the time of year at 64°. The wind is light and onshore, but the surf is considered marginal – could be tricky with the tide.
Now, Monday the 20th is the one to watch. The morning is glassy. Dead flat calm. That’s a huge plus. There’s a clean 5ft of east-northeast swell with a 10-second period, and the energy is moderate at 542. The wind is light and offshore from the north-northwest, so it’ll be clean. Crowds are often, so you’ll have company, but for a beginner-friendly spot, that’s a solid session.
Tuesday the 21st is also good in the morning. Clear skies, light offshore north-northwest wind, and the same 5ft of east-northeast swell. Moderate energy at 499. The afternoon gets cross-shore and messy, so get out early.
After that, Thursday the 24th has a morning of 5ft east swell with a long 11-second period, but the wind is cross-offshore and conditions are marginal. Then it drops off. From the 28th to the 30th, we’re lookin’ at tiny waves – 2ft to 3ft – with weak energy. Not much goin’ on.
The standout is clear: Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st in the morning. Glassy, clean, offshore winds, and a decent 5ft of groundswell. That’s the best on offer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu morning, light winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 36 | 41 | 82 | 173 | 160 | 356 | 1026 | 917 | 667 | 533 | 533 | 482 | 492 | 490 | 425 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 8:55PM1.81m | 9:46AM1.18m | 9:43PM1.74m | 10:35AM1.20m | 10:31PM1.63m | 11:23AM1.23m | 11:18PM1.47m | 12:11PM1.24m | 00:05AM1.31m | 1:01PM1.26m | 00:56AM1.14m | 1:52PM1.27m | 1:53AM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:24PM0.23m | 3:44AM-0.07m | 3:17PM0.24m | 4:29AM-0.03m | 4:10PM0.28m | 5:12AM0.04m | 5:04PM0.33m | 5:53AM0.13m | 6:02PM0.40m | 6:33AM0.22m | 7:05PM0.46m | 7:13AM0.31m | 8:14PM0.50m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 15 | S 18 | S 18 | S 7 | S 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 6 | 25 | 172 | 78 | 41 | 82 | 173 | 160 | 356 | 1026 | 917 | 667 | 533 | 533 | 482 | 492 | 490 | 425 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 18 | S 14 | ESE 5 | E 7 | S 6 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 17 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | 14 | 22 | 10 | 35 | 141 | 71 | 46 | 38 | 95 | 82 | 117 | 141 | 136 | 84 | 55 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 16 | S 8 | — | S 21 | S 19 | S 19 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 19 | 60 | 20 | 21 | — | 34 | 29 | 62 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | — | ESE 5 | — | — | — | S 5 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — |
| kJ | 994 | 1184 | 439 | 604 | 593 | — | 36 | — | — | — | 20 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 10 | 10 | 154 | 187 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 106 | 62 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 119 | 0 |
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