Freshwater and Harbord Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.78° S 151.30° E

Freshwater and Harbord Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Freshwater and Harbord sea temperature is
16.9°C
0.9° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NE swell with 269 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with NE 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 (Aug 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 25th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get into it. Rusty here, with the latest on what's shaping up for the local stretch.

Honestly, it's a bit of a flat spell we're looking at. For the next couple of weeks, the swell energy is just not there. We've got a long run of days where the surf is pretty much a no-go. From now through the first week of September, it's a lot of small, weak, and messy conditions. You'll see a few mornings with that tiny 1 to 2 foot ENE windswell, but with periods hanging around 5 to 8 seconds, it's not going to have any push. The combined swell energy is barely ticking over, mostly in the teens to low sixties, so it's all pretty weak stuff. The real killer is the wind – for the afternoons, it's mostly a moderate onshore or cross-shore breeze, which chops it up. Mornings can be glassy or have a light offshore, but there's just no swell to work with.

Freshwater and Harbord is the only spot on the cards, and it's a sheltered ENE setup. For the first week, don't bother. It's "poor surf conditions" across the board. Tuesday the 25th of August might see a slight bump, with the swell hitting 4 feet and the combined energy jumping up, but the period is a short 6 seconds. The Tuesday afternoon is surfable but very ordinary. The wind is a cross-off from the NNW, so it'll be clean. Still, it's not worth getting excited about for a paddle.

We've then got a big gap from the end of August right through the first few days of September where it's all tiny 1 to 2 foot stuff and mostly onshore winds. Nothing to report.

The only real glimmer is right at the tail end, on Sunday, September 6th. The morning shows a bit of a pulse with 2 feet from the NE, but the period is a super short 5 seconds. The key is the wind: a WNW offshore at 9 mph, so it'll be clean. The combined energy is still low, so it's not powerful, but if you're desperate and the sand has stuck around, you might find a knee-high ripple. Then on Monday, September 7th, we get a similar setup. The morning has 3 feet from the NE, period of 6 seconds, and glassy conditions with a WSW wind at 3 mph. The combined energy is still weak, so for a long-range call, it's the best we've got. For a beginner-friendly spot like Freshwater, this tiny, clean swell is about as good as it gets in a drought. But don't kid yourself, it's not a standout.

For the whole run, if you're a kite surfer, the afternoons with a moderate onshore wind and small, choppy waves might actually be more interesting than anything on a paddle board. It's a tough outlook, but that's the way it is. Forecasts can change, but right now, the board stays in the car.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:56AM0.87m
4:57PM1.32m
5:49AM0.92m
5:45PM1.39m
6:30AM0.99m
6:27PM1.45m
7:07AM1.06m
7:05PM1.51m
7:42AM1.14m
7:41PM1.53m
8:16AM1.21m
8:16PM1.53m
Low Tide
11:10PM0.43m
10:09AM0.53m
11:58PM0.37m
11:07AM0.49m
00:38AM0.30m
11:56AM0.43m
1:12AM0.23m
12:39PM0.37m
1:44AM0.17m
1:19PM0.32m
2:15AM0.13m
1:59PM0.28m
2:45AM0.10m
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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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