
Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater and Harbord surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSE swell with 998 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater and Harbord over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
We’re starting off with a bit of a mixed bag at Freshwater. The water temperature is sitting at 63°F, which is just a touch cooler than average for this time of year – nothing crazy, but you’ll want a decent spring suit if you’re spending a session out there.
Saturday 1st August kicks things off with a light 5ft SSE swell coming in from the east, but it’s a cross-on breeze and pretty weak energy levels (413). The waves are a bit messy and the tide might not be playing ball – it’s a marginal one. Not the best way to start the weekend.
Sunday 2nd August morning is where it starts to look a little more interesting. The swell bumps up slightly to 5ft, still from the SSE, but the period jumps to 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the NNW, so the surface should be clean. Wave energy is moderate (999). This is the standout window across the whole 16 days – it’s not huge, but it’s nicely shaped, and the offshore wind will keep it glassy. Crowds are often an issue at Freshwater, but if you’re keen, this is the time to get in.
Monday 3rd August morning has a cleaner look with a gentle offshore from the WNW, but the swell has dropped to 3ft and energy is weak (244). Afternoon is even smaller at 3ft. It’s surfable but nothing special.
From Tuesday 4th August right through to Saturday 8th August, it’s a real flat spell. Swell heights barely scrape 1ft, periods are all over the place, and energy levels are mostly in the single digits or low double digits. There’s a tiny pulse on Saturday afternoon (4ft, SSE, 8 seconds) but the cross-on wind and chop will make it difficult to enjoy. This stretch is about 5 days of barely rideable waves.
Sunday 9th August afternoon offers a small window of hope – 4ft SE swell with a 10-second period and a clean offshore from the NNW. Energy is moderate (261). It’s ordinary, but it’s rideable.
Monday 10th August morning sees a bump in wind (30 km/h from the WSW) and a weak 4ft NE swell with a tiny 5-second period – that’s more like a wind chop than a proper swell. Not worth paddling out for.
The rest of the second week is very quiet. From Tuesday 11th August through to Sunday 16th August, the swell is consistently below 3ft, with periods often under 10 seconds and energy levels mostly under 200. The wind is often offshore or cross-offshore, which keeps the surface clean, but there’s just not enough swell to make it worthwhile. The best of this period is probably Thursday 13th August morning with a 4ft E swell and a 12-second period, but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h from the WSW, creating a cross-off mess. Not the kind of day you’d rush to the beach for.
Overall, the only real standout is Sunday 2nd August morning. It’s not a huge swell, but the combination of clean conditions, decent energy, and a proper groundswell period makes it the pick of the bunch. The rest of the forecast is mostly flat or disappointing. If you’re patient, you might get a few fun ones on the 9th afternoon, but don’t plan your week around it.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | SW 6 | SW 5 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 12 | E 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
343 | 222 | 822 | 956 | 449 | 229 | 137 | 68 | 10 | 16 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:54PM1.49m | 10:38AM1.21m | 10:31PM1.41m | 11:18AM1.26m | 11:12PM1.31m | 12:03PM1.29m | 00:01AM1.20m | 12:53PM1.33m | 1:00AM1.09m | 1:52PM1.36m | 2:14AM1.00m | 2:58PM1.42m | 3:39AM0.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:28AM0.13m | 4:22PM0.36m | 5:01AM0.16m | 5:10PM0.39m | 5:37AM0.20m | 6:06PM0.41m | 6:18AM0.25m | 7:13PM0.42m | 7:07AM0.31m | 8:30PM0.41m | 8:07AM0.36m | 9:51PM0.35m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | ESE 7 | E 13 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 |
343 | 222 | 822 | 956 | 449 | 229 | 137 | 68 | 9 | 5 | 30 | 82 | 273 | 319 | 187 | 191 | 304 | 521 | 324 | 160 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 15 | S 21 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 7 | N 4 | ESE 7 | SSE 10 | S 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 9 |
68 | 153 | 174 | 35 | 26 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 31 | 27 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | SE 14 | NE 9 | E 17 | S 21 | S 21 | E 15 | ENE 9 | SSE 10 | E 14 | SE 13 | E 13 | E 18 | E 10 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 7 | SSE 11 |
2 | 203 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 34 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | N 4 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 3 | 49 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 31 | 29 | — | 439 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 0 | 0 | 181 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 64 | 400 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 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.
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