Freshwater and Harbord Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.78° S 151.30° E

Issued: 3 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Freshwater and Harbord sea temperature is
18.9° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SE swell with 1,828 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with NE 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 8th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 7th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, light winds from the SSE by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the S by Wed morning).

Thu
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
3
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.6
NE
7
0.5
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
ENE
8
0.1
E
13
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
2.4
SE
13
2.4
SE
11
2.2
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
2.4
SE
12
2
ESE
12
1.8
ESE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
156
80
33
30
28
14
13
12
13
3
1685
1237
1100
1124
1828
1298
981
716
1521
1138
785
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
20
NNW
25
WNW
25
W
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
SE
15
S
25
SSW
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
20
S
10
SSW
15
SW
10
ESE
10
W
10
W
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:43PM1.52m
10:33AM1.04m
10:20PM1.48m
11:13AM1.07m
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
Low Tide
4:33AM0.18m
3:55PM0.42m
5:08AM0.18m
4:39PM0.45m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
6:58
6:58
6:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
5:00
 mm
1
1
2
3
1
2
4
1
Temp °C
21
16
18
17
12
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
16
16
16
15
16
15
15
15
17
Feels °C
16
11
10
10
7
12
12
13
8
8
9
10
12
12
11
11
13
13
13
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.6
NE
7
0.5
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
1.1
S
12
1.1
S
9
1
S
8
0.3
ENE
8
1.3
S
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
2.4
SSE
10
2.4
SE
13
2.4
SE
11
2.2
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
2.4
SE
12
2
ESE
12
1.8
ESE
11
Energy kJ
156
80
33
30
28
347
202
129
13
663
3
4
4
1124
1828
1298
981
716
1521
1138
785
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.5
S
11
0.1
NE
7
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
16
1
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
1.4
ESE
13
0.1
S
15
0.4
ESE
16
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
10
8
11
3
11
14
13
65
2
3
14
15
19
196
106
71
679
4
90
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.2
E
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
12
0.4
NE
7
0.1
E
13
0.1
NE
7
0.2
E
13
0.1
E
16
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
6
1
1
11
3
13
12
12
3
2
14
5
6
22
5
19
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
3
0.9
NNW
4
0.7
NW
4
0.9
WSW
4
0.9
SSW
7
0.5
W
4
3
S
10
2.5
S
9
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
2.1
SE
10
2.5
SE
11
Energy kJ
2
21
13
23
78
6
1838
1075
1685
1237
1100
834
1514
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
3
4
3
3
3
5
4
4
3
4
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
1
21
5
1
10
2
10
154
252
187
187
80
10
10
1
0
34
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sydney North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
7
4
4
9
9
6
5
6
7
6
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
9
8
9
9
6
7
7
9
7
9
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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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