
Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater and Harbord surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, SSE swell with 300 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 (Sep 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period. 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 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater and Harbord over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. Straight up, I’m gonna be honest with ya—this is a lean run. We’ve got a long stretch of flat, weak, or just plain messy conditions ahead, and it’s not until the very end of the forecast that we finally see something worth paddling out for.
We’re looking at Freshwater (Sydney) here. For the first week and a half, from Friday the 11th right through to Thursday the 24th, it’s a write-off. The swell is tiny—most days we’re talking 0.7 ft to 2 ft—with periods so short (4 to 7 seconds) there’s no push. The combined energy is almost always in the weak range (9 to 79). Winds are mostly onshore, cross-on, or just messy. A few mornings clean up with light breezes, but there’s simply no wave to ride. This is a proper drought.
Now, there is one bright spot, and it’s a long way off, so don’t get too excited yet. On Thursday the 24th, in the afternoon, the swell finally picks up. We’re looking at 6 ft from the NE with a 6-second period. The combined energy jumps to 234 (moderate wave energy). The catch? It’s cross-shore with a cross-chop from a moderate breeze, so it’s not going to be a classic. At 6 ft, this is pushing into the zone that’s a bit much for beginners, but it’s the only real size we’ve seen. That swell direction (NE) is a long way from the optimum ENE, so it’s not lining up perfectly.
Then, on Friday the 25th morning, we get a small window of something surfable. The swell drops back to 3 ft from the ENE with a 7-second period. The combined energy is 96—still in the weak range. But the wind is a light cross-off from the NNE, which will clean things up. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and that’s about right. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. This break is sheltered and consistent, so it does have a better chance than most to hold a little bump. Crowds are often here, and with no other options, expect the lineup to be busy.
So, my pick: If you’re desperate, the Friday 25th morning is your only real shot. It’s clean, it’s small, and it’s not going to be epic, but it’s waves. That Thursday afternoon with the 6 ft is the bigger swell, but the wind kills it for paddle surfing—honestly, with that cross-chop, the setup might be more interesting for the kite crew than us.
Water temp is sitting at 64°F, which is about average for this time of year (anomaly of -0.7°F). No surprises there.
That’s the long and short of it. A long wait for a couple of so-so sessions. Keep an eye on it—forecasts can shift, but right now, we’re in a flat spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, strong winds from the S by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | E 13 |
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21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 45 | 239 | 43 | 49 | 71 | 28 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:15PM1.56m | 8:46AM1.41m | 8:56PM1.47m | 9:22AM1.44m | 9:37PM1.35m | 9:59AM1.45m | 10:17PM1.22m | 10:36AM1.42m | 10:59PM1.09m | 11:16AM1.37m | 11:45PM0.98m | 12:02PM1.31m | 00:41AM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:02PM0.17m | 2:36AM0.06m | 2:48PM0.16m | 3:09AM0.12m | 3:33PM0.18m | 3:41AM0.19m | 4:18PM0.23m | 4:13AM0.28m | 5:04PM0.29m | 4:46AM0.37m | 5:55PM0.37m | 5:22AM0.45m | 6:55PM0.43m | ||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 11 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 14 | ENE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
618 | 489 | 332 | 418 | 279 | 158 | 177 | 181 | 122 | 43 | 81 | 71 | 28 | 21 | 3 | 20 | 15 | 1158 | 682 | 499 | 246 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | S 19 | S 19 | S 17 | S 20 | NE 4 | ENE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 13 | — | — | ENE 13 | S 19 | ENE 13 | NE 4 |
21 | 18 | 61 | 184 | 142 | 121 | 9 | 17 | 175 | 125 | 16 | 47 | 28 | 25 | 18 | — | — | 17 | 28 | 17 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 15 | E 10 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | S 17 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | — | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | S 18 | — | — | — | ENE 13 | S 16 | E 13 |
21 | 2 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 50 | 17 | 17 | 17 | — | 15 | 16 | 17 | 6 | — | — | — | 17 | 21 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 6 | — | NE 5 | — | WSW 3 | SSE 3 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 17 | 20 | 45 | 239 | — | 49 | — | 2 | 2 | 836 | 2269 | 1238 | — | — | 2 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 452 | 1 | 12 | 505 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 258 | 252 | 209 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 1 |
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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.










