Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater and Harbord surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, ESE swell with 275 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
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 cards for the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, mate, it's a pretty grim stretch for the majority of the forecast. We're looking at a solid 10-day run of very poor surf starting from Friday, August 14th, all the way through to the morning of Sunday, August 23rd. Tiny waves, dodgy winds, and just about nothing worth paddling out for. The only real glimmer on the horizon is a decent swell that’s due to arrive on the final Thursday of the month, and that’s where the real focus is.
The first break we’ll look at is Freshwater. It’s a consistent, sheltered beginner-friendly spot, but it’s been a flat spell. The water is sitting at 62°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year.
Alright, let’s get to the only standout. The pick of the entire run is the morning of Friday, August 28th. We’ve got a solid 5ft groundswell rolling in from the SE, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 458 – that's some proper grunt for the area. The wind is looking glassy, with a light offshore from the SW, which means it’s going to be clean. The only thing to watch is that the swell direction is SE, and Freshwater prefers an ENE swell, so it might not be perfectly lined up, but with that size and clean conditions, it’s easily the best wave on offer. The afternoon looks messy with the wind swinging onshore.
But keep in mind, this is a swell over 5ft, so it’s going to be a bit much for the beginners. The crowds can be 'often' here, so expect a few locals out for that one.
For the rest of the second week, the afternoon of Thursday, August 27th shows a pulse of 5ft swell from the SSE with a period of 9 seconds and strong energy (432). The wind is clean but cross-offshore, so it’s a potential look, but the glassy conditions on Friday morning are the superior option.
So there you have it. A long, flat wait, but a proper little window of hope on that Friday morning. Keep an eye on the long-range forecasts, but for now, that's the ticket.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 |
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 kJ | 17 | 18 | 19 | 139 | 73 | 91 | 83 | 96 | 81 | 93 | 104 | 104 | 108 | 275 | 139 | 70 | 110 | 167 | 108 | 105 | 54 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:04PM1.51m | 10:41AM1.34m | 10:46PM1.36m | 11:23AM1.34m | 11:30PM1.20m | 12:07PM1.32m | 00:16AM1.05m | 12:55PM1.29m | 1:12AM0.93m | 1:51PM1.26m | 2:24AM0.86m | 2:55PM1.25m | 3:46AM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:52PM0.22m | 4:28AM0.10m | 4:41PM0.28m | 5:03AM0.19m | 5:33PM0.35m | 5:38AM0.29m | 6:29PM0.42m | 6:14AM0.38m | 7:34PM0.47m | 6:57AM0.47m | 8:49PM0.50m | 7:52AM0.53m | 10:06PM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | 3 | 7 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 19 | S 17 | S 8 | S 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 230 | 61 | 95 | 35 | 124 | 68 | 58 | 96 | 81 | 93 | 91 | 95 | 103 | 275 | 139 | 70 | 110 | 167 | 108 | 105 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 18 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 10 | S 8 | — | SE 7 | ESE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 7 | N 4 |
| kJ | 17 | 18 | 19 | 150 | 66 | 182 | 116 | 76 | 35 | 57 | 56 | 104 | 108 | 12 | — | 51 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | SE 8 | — | ENE 10 | S 14 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 13 | SE 10 | E 10 | ESE 14 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | S 14 | S 8 | — | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 66 | 2 | — | 20 | 36 | 25 | 29 | 53 | 28 | 8 | 104 | 47 | 14 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 9 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | NW 3 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 343 | 245 | 152 | 139 | 73 | 91 | 83 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 2 | 62 | 2 | 115 | 79 | 10 | 10 | 62 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 119 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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