
Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater and Harbord surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SSE swell with 574 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s 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 (Sep 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater and Harbord over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our local stretch.
Right, I’ll be straight with you – this is one of those outlooks where you might want to save your energy for something else. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty flat and grim. There’s a big gap of nothing much happening for days on end. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions, so don’t get your hopes up.
For the first break we’re looking at, Freshwater (Freshwater and Harbord), the water temp is sitting right on average for this time of year at 64°, so nothing out of the ordinary there.
The first real sniff of anything comes on Monday the 7th of September in the morning. We’ve got a tiny 2 ft swell from the SSE with a 10-second period, and the wind is glassy from the NNW. That’s clean, but the combined energy is weak (69) and it’s tiny. It’s really just a flat, glassy paddle. Not worth getting excited about.
Things try to pick up a bit on Tuesday the 8th of September in the afternoon. The swell bumps to 6 ft from the SSE with a short 8-second period, so it’s gonna be a bit of a wind swell. The combined energy is moderate (471), but the wind is onshore from the ESE. It’s a marginal call at best, and for beginners, that 6 ft is getting a bit too much. Honestly, the whole setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a proper paddle session.
After that, it’s back to nothing. There’s a long gap of poor conditions until Monday the 14th of September morning. You get a bit of offshore wind from the WNW and a clean 2 ft from the NE, but again, it’s barely a ripple with weak energy (50). Not a standout.
Then on Tuesday the 15th of September morning, we see a 3 ft SSE swell with a long 13-second period. The combined energy is moderate (246), and it’s clean with light onshore wind. That’s about the best we’ve got, but 3 ft isn’t going to set the world on fire. The long period might make it a bit straight at the beach, but it’s something to sit on your board and enjoy.
Later, on Sunday the 20th of September morning, there’s another tiny window with glassy conditions and a 3 ft SSE swell. Again, weak energy (41) and nothing to write home about.
So, to sum it up: There are no true standouts in this entire 16-day forecast. The swell is just too small and inconsistent. Keep your gear ready, because forecasts can change, but for now, it’s looking like a good time to check your fins and wax. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 8 | 63 | 380 | 9 | 8 | 460 | 59 | 39 | 35 | 71 | 39 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 308 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 5:00AM1.00m | 5:00PM1.54m | 5:57AM1.09m | 5:56PM1.60m | 6:46AM1.19m | 6:47PM1.63m | 7:28AM1.28m | 7:32PM1.62m | 8:08AM1.36m | 8:15PM1.56m | 8:46AM1.41m | 8:56PM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:57PM0.22m | 10:24AM0.42m | 11:54PM0.14m | 11:29AM0.34m | 00:42AM0.07m | 12:24PM0.27m | 1:23AM0.03m | 1:15PM0.20m | 2:01AM0.03m | 2:02PM0.17m | 2:36AM0.06m | 2:48PM0.16m | 3:09AM0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 |
6 | 748 | 245 | 380 | 9 | 8 | 460 | 306 | 169 | 35 | 71 | 39 | 18 | 1527 | 1024 | 830 | 730 | 708 | 486 | 308 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | NE 7 | SSE 10 | E 10 | NE 7 | — | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ENE 9 | SSW 16 | S 18 | E 15 | ESE 9 | E 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | S 19 | S 17 | ENE 13 |
9 | 2 | 63 | 8 | 2 | — | 8 | 59 | 39 | 8 | 53 | 56 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 27 | 94 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | E 10 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | NE 9 | E 10 | ENE 9 | E 17 | NE 16 | E 16 | NE 15 | E 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | E 9 |
4 | 8 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 19 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | — | — | S 8 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 |
187 | — | — | — | 765 | 892 | — | — | — | 822 | 2590 | 1509 | 1591 | 1995 | 1325 | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 1 | 1 | 243 | 154 | 83 | 62 | 1 | 10 | 400 | 74 | 10 | 62 | 2 | 1 | 187 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
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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.
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