Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater and Harbord surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 217 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater and Harbord in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater and Harbord over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty.
Alright, let’s cut to it. The next week and a half is a real snoozefest. We’re talking a flat spell that starts now and runs pretty much dry until early next week. There’s a few tiny dribbles that won’t do anything for you – just enough to mess with your head.
The first whisper of life is on Wednesday the 26th. A small 4ft ENE swell at a short 8-second period, with weak energy (171). The morning is clean with a light offshore, but it’s ordinary. You’d be surfing it just to get wet. The afternoon gets chopped up by a southerly breeze.
We then slide into another lull. The 27th and 28th are poor, with onshore winds. The 28th morning does glass off with a clean 2-3ft ENE swell, but it’s gutless (125). You might find a clean ripple, but nothing to get excited about.
The first real standout is the morning of Sunday the 30th. The swell bumps up to a solid 5ft from the ESE with an 8-second period, and the energy finally hits a moderate 316. It’s glassy, no wind, and the water is about normal for this time of year, sitting at around 63°. That morning is the clear pick – head-high plus, clean, and with some punch. The afternoon turns to chop as the easterly wind picks up.
Then, on the 3rd of September, there’s another push. The morning sees 5ft from the NE with a shorter 7-second period, and the energy is strong at 416. The offshore wind keeps it clean. But the afternoon is ruined by a strong 19 mph cross-shore breeze. It’s a morning-only window, and given it’s over a week away, it’s promising but not guaranteed.
So, your two best bets are the morning of the 30th and the morning of the 3rd of September. The 30th looks the better of the two, with cleaner conditions and better wave shape. The rest of the window is either flat or messy.
The spot is Freshwater, a sheltered and consistent break that’s fine for beginners. But when the swell gets to 5ft, it’s not a learner’s wave anymore. It also gets crowded, so expect some company. The swell direction is from the ENE, which is right on where this spot likes it, so that helps.
Pick your day, and go when it’s clean. Otherwise, sit tight.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 62 | 39 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 38 | 18 | 50 | 107 | 96 | 94 | 123 | 151 | 217 | 217 | 165 | 134 | 147 | 120 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 2:55PM1.25m | 3:46AM0.84m | 4:00PM1.27m | 4:56AM0.87m | 4:57PM1.32m | 5:49AM0.92m | 5:45PM1.39m | 6:30AM0.99m | 6:27PM1.45m | 7:07AM1.06m | 7:05PM1.51m | 7:42AM1.14m | 7:41PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:06PM0.48m | 9:01AM0.55m | 11:10PM0.43m | 10:09AM0.53m | 11:58PM0.37m | 11:07AM0.49m | 00:38AM0.30m | 11:56AM0.43m | 1:12AM0.23m | 12:39PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.17m | 1:19PM0.32m | 2:15AM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 8 | NE 6 | S 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 6 | S 10 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 |
| kJ | 62 | 39 | 18 | 9 | 22 | 9 | 361 | 157 | 247 | 165 | 128 | 65 | 45 | 123 | 151 | 217 | 217 | 195 | 340 | 209 | 515 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SE 7 | N 4 | SSW 6 | NE 6 | S 4 | NE 6 | S 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 17 | S 10 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 222 | 18 | 10 | 22 | 68 | 32 | 28 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 165 | 134 | 147 | 120 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | E 9 | S 4 | S 18 | E 14 | E 14 | S 17 | E 13 | NE 9 | S 16 | S 15 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | — | — | S 12 | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 3 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 19 | 4 | — | — | 102 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | N 3 | W 3 | — | — | SE 3 | — | NE 9 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 38 | 17 | 50 | 107 | 96 | 94 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 194 | 269 | 315 | 40 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 505 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
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