Freshwater and Harbord Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.78° S 151.30° E

Issued: 9 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Freshwater and Harbord sea temperature is
18.7° C

Normal for this time of year

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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SE swell with 359 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) 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 8s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 23rd Jun)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 23rd Jun)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 27th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
1.2
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
7
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
1.7
SSE
7
1.9
SE
7
1.5
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
61
61
55
51
33
32
160
167
128
6
6
277
323
230
267
300
216
244
267
281
294
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSE
10
W
15
SW
25
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
ESE
5
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
1:51PM1.18m
1:37AM1.24m
2:46PM1.23m
2:37AM1.11m
3:38PM1.28m
3:39AM1.02m
4:26PM1.33m
4:40AM0.96m
5:10PM1.38m
5:37AM0.94m
5:52PM1.42m
6:28AM0.94m
6:32PM1.46m
Low Tide
7:37PM0.49m
8:11AM0.25m
8:50PM0.50m
8:56AM0.31m
10:01PM0.48m
9:39AM0.36m
11:05PM0.44m
10:23AM0.40m
11:58PM0.38m
11:07AM0.42m
00:44AM0.33m
11:51AM0.42m
1:26AM0.28m
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:54
 mm
3
3
1
1
3
4
6
Temp °C
17
16
16
15
15
14
15
15
14
15
16
16
16
16
16
15
15
15
15
15
15
Feels °C
13
13
12
11
11
11
12
13
11
10
11
11
11
11
12
12
12
13
12
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
1.8
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.2
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
7
1.3
S
8
0.2
E
9
1.5
SSE
7
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
Energy kJ
61
61
55
428
266
196
160
167
128
234
6
204
2
2
267
300
216
244
267
281
294
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.1
NE
6
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
S
16
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
NE
7
0.2
E
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
S
15
0.8
ESE
7
0.1
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.3
S
18
Energy kJ
37
48
1
51
33
32
76
17
8
6
2
5
6
17
53
6
53
25
58
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
S
15
0.3
S
13
0.1
N
5
0.4
S
18
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
15
0.1
NE
7
0.1
S
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
19
Energy kJ
4
1
4
29
1
96
17
36
13
18
2
4
18
3
2
5
7
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SSW
6
1.9
S
8
1.7
S
8
1.7
SSE
7
1.9
SE
7
1.5
SSE
7
Energy kJ
4
10
488
364
277
323
230
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
1
1
2
2
7
1
0
2
0
1
10
79
62
62
1
1
1
0
1
33
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sydney North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
5
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
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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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