Freshwater and Harbord Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down.

We’re lookin’ at a pretty quiet spell for Freshwater. The swell is small, and the wind isn’t helping. The water’s a bit cooler than usual, sittin’ at 62°, so you’ll want a wetsuit.

The only real window is Sunday morning. We’ve got a clean 3ft wave from the east-northeast, period around 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 168, so don’t expect much power. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, which should keep the lines clean. It’s a beginner-friendly spot and consistent, so it’s a decent option for a mellow session. It’s nothin’ special, but it’s surfable.

After that, Monday morning jumps to 7ft, but the wind is howlin’ offshore at 22 mph with rain showers. That’s a messy, blown-out situation. The combined energy jumps to 676, but the quality is poor. The afternoon stays windy, so it’s a miss.

The rest of the week is a write-off. Tuesday through to the end of the week offers tiny waves—1ft to 3ft—with weak energy and mostly onshore or cross-shore winds. The water’s a bit cold, and the conditions are just ordinary.

There’s a pulse buildin’ around the 16th to the 18th, with swell heights climin’ to 5ft, but the wind is consistently cross-onshore, makin’ it choppy. The combined energy gets up to 623 by Tuesday the 18th, but it’s not clean. The swell is comin’ from the east-southeast with a short period around 6-7 seconds, so it’s windswell and messy.

The end of the run, around the 23rd, has a glimmer of hope. Sunday morning the 23rd looks glassy with a 5ft east-northeast swell, period 9 seconds, and combined energy of 281. The wind is glassy, which is a big positive. It’s the best lookin’ window in the second week, but it’s still a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, there’s no real standout. The best bet is the Sunday morning session, and maybe that glassy Sunday the 23rd if it holds. Otherwise, it’s a quiet stretch.

Rusty.

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