Freshwater and Harbord Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.78° S 151.30° E

Freshwater and Harbord Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Freshwater and Harbord sea temperature is
17.0° C
1.0° 

Freshwater and Harbord surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Freshwater and Harbord surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with 429 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 (Aug 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 10th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater and Harbord over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the first few days are a total bust. The swell is tiny, and the conditions are poor. Don’t even bother looking at the water until at least Sunday, August 9th. Even then, it’s nothing special.

Sunday, August 9th brings a little pulse. The morning has a 3ft swell from the ENE, with a 9-second period. There’s a light N breeze, so it’ll be clean. The combined energy is moderate (175). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. If you’re jonesing for a paddle, the morning is your only real shot, but don’t expect much.

Monday, August 10th is a tease. The morning shows a 5ft ENE swell with a fresh offshore WNW wind – that’s clean. But the energy is moderate (370), and the shape is likely poor. It might be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

After that, we’re looking at a long, flat run. From Tuesday, August 11th, all the way through to the 19th, it’s tiny waves, onshore or cross-onshore winds, and weak energy. The combined energy is mostly under 100. It’s a big gap of nothing.

Then, Thursday, August 20th shows a glimmer. The morning has a 3ft ENE swell, period 9 seconds, with a light N cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (131). It’s the first time in over a week that the reading says “surfable” – but still very ordinary. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

The best of the whole period? It’s Friday, August 21st. The morning has a 3ft ENE swell, period 7 seconds, but the wind is glassy – dead calm from the NW. That’s a rare treat and will give you a clean, smooth surface. The energy is weak (92), but the conditions are perfect for a small-wave board. That’s the session to aim for.

Saturday, August 22nd morning has a 3ft ENE swell, period 9 seconds, with a moderate N cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (100). It’s surfable but still not great. The crowd at Freshwater can be there often, so you might have some company, but the waves are small enough for beginners.

Overall, this is a tough forecast. The first week is a total washout, with a big gap of flat days. The second week is promising but very small and uncertain. The best bet is the glassy morning of the 21st – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. Don’t lose hope, forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue morning, strong winds from the W by Wed night).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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50
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193
216
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194
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57
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37
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Wind (km/h)
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SE
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ENE
10
NNW
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NNE
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NNW
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NW
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NNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:58PM1.42m
3:39AM0.96m
4:06PM1.49m
4:58AM0.98m
5:10PM1.58m
6:05AM1.04m
6:08PM1.67m
7:01AM1.10m
7:01PM1.74m
7:50AM1.17m
7:51PM1.76m
8:35AM1.24m
8:37PM1.72m
Low Tide
9:51PM0.35m
9:16AM0.38m
11:05PM0.25m
10:26AM0.37m
00:08AM0.14m
11:31AM0.33m
1:02AM0.05m
12:29PM0.27m
1:50AM-0.01m
1:23PM0.22m
2:34AM-0.04m
2:14PM0.19m
3:14AM-0.02m
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5:19
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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