
Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater and Harbord surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SSE swell with 574 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s 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 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater and Harbord over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at a long window for Freshwater, and honestly, the first week and a half is a bit of a grind. The pattern is flat and weak, with a lot of tiny, short-period leftovers that just aren’t going to do much. We’ve got a solid run of days with swell heights barely cracking 0.7ft or 1ft, and the combined energy is often in the low teens or single digits. That’s just not enough to get excited about. The winds are mostly clean, which is a tease, but the ocean is basically asleep. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Saturday the 1st of August. We’ve got a jump in swell to 5ft out of the SSE, and the combined energy hits 525 (moderate). The problem is the wind is a messy cross-shore and cross-onshore, making it choppy. The model says poor surf conditions, so I’d sit tight.
Then on Sunday the 2nd of August morning, things look a little more interesting. The swell drops slightly to 4ft, still from the SSE, but the wind goes light offshore from the NW. That’s a major positive. The combined energy is 346 (moderate). The comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” which is a step up from the rest, but it’s not the standout. The crowd potential is “often,” so you’ll have company.
Now, the standout. The best on offer is the morning of Monday the 10th of August. After a long, drab period, we get a clean 6ft ENE swell with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW. The combined energy hits 531 (moderate), and the forecast explicitly says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the one we’ve been waiting for. The swell direction (ENE) is a good match for the optimal direction, and the clean conditions will make it a proper session. The crowds are “often” here, so expect a few others with the same idea.
The second standout is the morning of Tuesday the 11th of August. The swell gets bigger to 8ft out of the NE, with a very strong combined energy of 1573 (strong). The wind is offshore from the WNW. That’s a solid, powerful swell, but at 8ft, it’s getting into expert-only territory and might be too much for a standard beach break. Still, for the crew who can handle it, that’s a serious morning.
There’s a long gap of dead days from the start of the forecast all the way to the 1st of August, so a solid week of nothing. Then a few average days before the real action on the 10th and 11th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 17 | SE 14 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | NE 5 | SSW 6 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 100 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 523 | 445 | 363 | 253 | 330 | 280 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:53PM1.48m | 7:35AM0.99m | 7:32PM1.53m | 8:12AM1.04m | 8:09PM1.56m | 8:48AM1.08m | 8:44PM1.56m | 9:24AM1.13m | 9:18PM1.54m | 10:00AM1.17m | 9:54PM1.49m | 10:38AM1.21m | 10:31PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:15PM0.43m | 1:45AM0.24m | 12:58PM0.39m | 2:20AM0.19m | 1:38PM0.36m | 2:54AM0.16m | 2:18PM0.34m | 3:26AM0.14m | 2:57PM0.33m | 3:57AM0.13m | 3:38PM0.34m | 4:28AM0.13m | 4:22PM0.36m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 7 | NE 5 | NE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
230 | 143 | 80 | 28 | 24 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 799 | 723 | 1652 | 1190 | 890 | 627 | 523 | 445 | 363 | 253 | 330 | 280 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | S 15 | S 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | NE 5 |
2 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 88 | 88 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 17 | SE 14 | SE 16 | NE 4 | SE 15 | N 3 | SE 6 | — | SE 13 | E 13 | E 12 | — | — | — | E 13 | S 16 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | E 17 | SE 16 |
12 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | NW 2 | NNE 3 | W 3 | NW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 5 |
— | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 100 | 1347 | 1004 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 20 | 62 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 144 | 279 | 269 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
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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.
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