Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater and Harbord surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,256 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater and Harbord over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s switch over to the other system. Rusty here, same story, different numbers.
The first week is a dry spell. From the 18th through the 24th of July, it’s mostly junk wind and weak swell. Water temp is about normal for the season.
The only real bright spot is Monday, July 20th. That morning delivers a clean 6ft swell from the ENE, with a 11-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the west. That’s the one to chase. The combined wave energy is moderate (701), and it’s a good size for a beginner-friendly spot. It’s a sheltered break, so the ENE swell works. Expect a crowd, though.
The afternoon of the 20th goes cross and ordinary, so don’t drag your feet.
Tuesday the 21st morning is still clean but small, 5ft ENE, and just ordinary. The energy drops to 373.
From there, it’s a slow fade. The 26th brings a tiny 2ft SW swell with a 4-second period – that’s just wind slop.
There’s a tease on August 1st with a 5ft SSE swell, but it’s got rain and onshore wind. The energy is moderate (621), but the quality is poor.
So, take it from me – Monday morning the 20th is your only real shot. The rest of the 16 days is mostly flat or messy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 108 | 113 | 364 | 1091 | 901 | 808 | 692 | 607 | 442 | 373 | 325 | 312 | 161 | 119 | 90 | 186 | 28 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:23AM1.23m | 11:18PM1.47m | 12:11PM1.24m | 00:05AM1.31m | 1:01PM1.26m | 00:56AM1.14m | 1:52PM1.27m | 1:53AM1.01m | 2:46PM1.28m | 2:59AM0.91m | 3:41PM1.30m | 4:11AM0.87m | 4:35PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:04PM0.33m | 5:53AM0.13m | 6:02PM0.40m | 6:33AM0.22m | 7:05PM0.46m | 7:13AM0.31m | 8:14PM0.50m | 7:56AM0.39m | 9:28PM0.50m | 8:44AM0.45m | 10:38PM0.47m | 9:39AM0.48m | 11:37PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 69 | 113 | 364 | 1091 | 901 | 808 | 692 | 607 | 442 | 373 | 325 | 312 | 161 | 119 | 90 | 42 | 28 | 15 | 900 | 521 | 313 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 10 | S 9 | S 17 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | S 18 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 34 | 45 | 24 | 211 | 176 | 160 | 184 | 134 | 84 | 56 | 50 | 31 | 31 | 19 | 18 | — | — | 6 | 16 | 16 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 20 | S 18 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | — | S 10 | — | — | — | S 18 | S 19 | S 19 |
| kJ | 7 | 31 | 107 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 3 | — | 18 | — | — | — | 25 | 29 | 29 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NE 3 | NNE 5 | WNW 3 | NE 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 6 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 108 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 186 | 1494 | 977 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 74 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 106 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
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