
Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater and Harbord surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 416 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with SE 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater and Harbord over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s coming up at Freshwater and Harbord.
First up, the good news: there’s a little window of surf on Friday the 10th of July. The swell is running at 5 ft out of the southeast, with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is sitting at 530—that’s moderate wave energy, so it’s got some push. The wind is glassy from the southeast at just 3 mph, so the surface is going to be clean. Water temp is 65°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. This is the standout session for the whole outlook. It’s a solid beginner-friendly wave, but just be aware that with the southeast swell direction and the break being sheltered, it’s not going to be huge. The best part of that Friday will be the afternoon.
Now, Saturday the 11th of July sees the swell drop to 3 ft, but the morning looks clean with a light offshore from the northwest at 6 mph. The period is 12 seconds, so it’s a longer period groundswell, which will give you some nice shaped waves, but with the size way down, it’s more of a small-wave cruiser session. The afternoon turns poor with a cross-shore wind, so don’t waste your time then.
After Saturday, the surf fades out hard. Sunday the 12th has a tiny 2 ft swell with a short period, and the wind is a strong cross-offshore at 19 mph—that’s going to be messy and not worth paddling out. From Monday the 13th all the way through to Tuesday the 21st of July, the swell is either flat or barely a ripple, with combined energy values dropping to near zero most days. There’s a stretch of over a week where you’re looking at pretty much nothing. A few days around the 20th and 21st show a little 2 ft to 3 ft ENE swell, but it’s weak and inconsistent.
The only other flicker of hope is Monday the 20th of July afternoon. The swell is 3 ft from the ENE, period 9 seconds, combined energy 148, and the wind is glassy from the north-northeast at 3 mph. That’s a surfable wave, but it’s ordinary—nothing special. The morning of the 21st has a light offshore from the northwest, but the swell is only 2 ft and the period is short at 8 seconds.
Bottom line: Friday the 10th of July afternoon is your best bet by a long shot. The rest of the 16-day window is mostly flat or tiny, with poor conditions. If you’re a beginner, that Friday is perfect. For everyone else, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 8 | S 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 11 | E 10 | S 7 |
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530 | 365 | 213 | 217 | 180 | 86 | 50 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:25PM1.50m | 4:59AM1.03m | 5:23PM1.60m | 6:08AM1.05m | 6:19PM1.70m | 7:10AM1.08m | 7:13PM1.78m | 8:05AM1.12m | 8:05PM1.82m | 8:57AM1.15m | 8:55PM1.81m | 9:46AM1.18m | 9:43PM1.74m | 10:35AM1.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:12PM0.27m | 10:39AM0.30m | 00:15AM0.15m | 11:39AM0.29m | 1:13AM0.05m | 12:36PM0.26m | 2:07AM-0.03m | 1:31PM0.24m | 2:57AM-0.07m | 2:24PM0.23m | 3:44AM-0.07m | 3:17PM0.24m | 4:29AM-0.03m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | |
5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | 5:04 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 17 | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 |
530 | 365 | 172 | 132 | 180 | 86 | 50 | 8 | 16 | 25 | 12 | 4 | 22 | 57 | 562 | 682 | 408 | 307 | 185 | 124 | 110 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | ESE 15 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 7 | SSW 4 | S 11 | S 10 | S 8 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 |
9 | 42 | 213 | 217 | 46 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 21 | — | — | — | 18 | 15 | 27 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | NE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 11 | S 20 | S 12 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | — |
4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 | NNW 2 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | S 9 | S 10 | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 8 | 23 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 26 | 44 | 735 | 932 | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 9 | 82 | 1 | 73 | 279 | 279 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 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.











