Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater and Harbord surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 1,001 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with E 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater and Harbord in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater and Harbord over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's coming up.
First off, the water is 62°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you'll want a decent wetsuit. The bad news is we're looking at a long stretch of nothing. From Friday the 7th all the way through to Wednesday the 19th of August, it's a flat spell. Tiny, weak swells and the wind just isn't cooperating. There's a pulse on the 9th and 10th with a 4ft ENE swell, but the conditions are just ordinary. The 10th has a bit more size, 6ft from the ENE, with a fresh offshore wind, but the energy is moderate (591) and the forecast says it's marginal. Honestly, not worth getting the board wet.
The one day that's got my attention, the real standout, is Thursday the 20th of August. Finally, after all that waiting, we get a proper window. Thursday morning is looking clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. The swell is a solid 4ft from the SSE, and the period is a long 13 seconds – that's real groundswell. The combined energy is strong (501), so it's got some punch. The break is Freshwater, a consistent spot, but with that long period, it might be better for a point or reef than a straight beach break. Still, it's the best on offer by a long shot.
Before that, on Tuesday the 18th, there's some energy with a 4ft SSE swell and an 11 second period, and the energy is strong (376). But the wind is a cross-onshore, and it's described as poor, so it's a frustrating one. It's there, but it's messy.
After the 20th, it drops off again. The Friday the 21st has some small, ordinary waves, and then it's back to tiny, poor conditions through the 22nd. So, the plan is simple: wait out the long flat spell, and be ready for the morning of Thursday the 20th of August. That's your day.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat morning, strong winds from the NE by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue morning, strong winds from the W by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
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 kJ | 50 | 48 | 45 | 30 | 63 | 217 | 188 | 1001 | 591 | 345 | 138 | 86 | 65 | 58 | 72 | 75 | 81 | 38 | 20 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 11 | S 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 6 | ENE 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 50 | 31 | 57 | 39 | 63 | 217 | 188 | 572 | 591 | 345 | 138 | 86 | 188 | 66 | 72 | 75 | 59 | 38 | 1353 | 1029 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 8 | E 14 | S 13 | S 13 | E 13 | SSW 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | NNE 5 | ENE 10 | S 17 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 49 | 48 | 45 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 65 | 58 | 19 | 16 | 81 | 5 | 20 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 6 | SE 10 | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | — | S 16 | S 11 | S 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 25 | 18 | 30 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 5 | 2 | 11 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | NE 8 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 4 | NW 4 | W 4 | SSW 8 | — | W 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 21 | 38 | — | 1001 | 54 | 34 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 475 | — | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 1 | 1 | 132 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 107 | 56 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 177 | 224 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
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