
Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater and Harbord surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with 472 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater and Harbord over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the cards for our stretch of coast. Gotta be straight with you – the next seven days are a write-off for any decent paddle. It’s a grim run of poor surf conditions, and we’ve got a gap that stretches from Saturday morning all the way through to the following Saturday morning. That’s a full week of nothing worth suiting up for. The only real glimmer of hope is way out there in the second week, so we’ll get to that.
Right now, for Saturday the 11th, Freshwater and Harbord is seeing a small 3ft swell from the ESE, with a period of 12 seconds. The water temp is sitting at 65°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The energy is moderate (385), but the wind is cross-shore in the afternoon, messing it up. It’s surfable but very ordinary, and not a standout.
We then hit a dead zone. From Sunday the 12th right through to Friday the 18th, it’s all poor surf conditions. The swell drops right off or gets smashed by cross-onshore winds. The combined energy dips into the low double digits and even zero. Nothing to see here.
Now, the first real sign of life comes on Saturday morning, July 18th. We’ve got 5ft from the east at 9 seconds, with a light WSW cross-offshore breeze. The energy is back up to moderate (364), but it’s described as “surfable but very ordinary” – not a standout, but at least you’ll get wet.
The one true standout in this whole 16-day window is Sunday morning, July 19th. This is the day to circle. Freshwater (Sydney) will see a solid 6ft of east swell, with a period of 11 seconds, giving it proper groundswell shape. The combined energy jumps to 650 – that’s strong wave energy. And the wind? Clean offshore from the NNW at just 6 mph. Glassy, clean lines. This is the best on offer, no question. It’s a bit over 5ft, so it might be pushing it for beginners, and the longer period means it’ll break with more power and longer lulls between sets. The optimum direction is ENE, and we’re getting east, so it’s a good match. Crowds are ‘often’ here, so expect it to be busy.
Monday the 20th and Wednesday the 22nd have some surfable waves with clean winds, but nothing that matches that Sunday high. The last week of the month drops off again into tiny, weak swell with poor wind.
So, to wrap it up: the next week is a dud. The only true standout is Sunday morning, July 19th, at Freshwater. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | S 11 | N 4 | SW 5 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
213 | 217 | 180 | 86 | 52 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 365 | 59 | 60 | 232 | 287 | 397 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:23PM1.60m | 6:08AM1.05m | 6:19PM1.70m | 7:10AM1.08m | 7:13PM1.78m | 8:05AM1.12m | 8:05PM1.82m | 8:57AM1.15m | 8:55PM1.81m | 9:46AM1.18m | 9:43PM1.74m | 10:35AM1.20m | 10:31PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:39AM0.30m | 00:15AM0.15m | 11:39AM0.29m | 1:13AM0.05m | 12:36PM0.26m | 2:07AM-0.03m | 1:31PM0.24m | 2:57AM-0.07m | 2:24PM0.23m | 3:44AM-0.07m | 3:17PM0.24m | 4:29AM-0.03m | 4:10PM0.28m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 8 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 11 | — | — | S 17 | S 14 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
172 | 129 | 180 | 86 | 52 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 40 | — | — | 6 | 16 | 59 | 60 | 232 | 287 | 397 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 5 | ESE 8 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 6 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
213 | 217 | 45 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 65 | 232 | 172 | 84 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | ESE 8 | E 8 | S 20 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | N 10 | S 19 |
4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | 2 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 5 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 9 | 23 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 38 | 976 | 2040 | 603 | 365 | 188 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 106 | 177 | 1 | 211 | 279 | 144 | 5 | 74 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 62 | 7 | 10 | 62 | 1 |
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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.










