Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater and Harbord surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSE swell with 791 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period. 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater and Harbord over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Freshwater and Harbord.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you—this 16-day window is a real mixed bag, and honestly, there’s not a lot of quality on offer for most of it. The first few days are flat and choppy, so you’ll be sitting on the beach more than in the water. But there is one standout worth circling on your calendar: Friday the 28th of August. That morning, we’ve got a solid 6 ft swell coming from the SSE with a period of 11 seconds, giving it some decent energy (669). The wind is a light WSW cross-off, which is magic—clean, glassy conditions. This is a beginner-friendly break, so it’s good for all levels, but the swell direction is spot on for the optimum ENE direction, and the water temp is about 63°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. Crowds are often here, so expect company, but the surf quality will be worth it.
The rest of the period is a struggle. Thursday the 27th is a write-off—tiny, messy surf with poor conditions. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th have some small waves, but the wind is crummy, and the energy is low. From Monday the 31st of August through to the end of the first week, it’s mostly tiny—under 2 ft—with a mix of variable winds, none of it making for decent surf. There’s a gap of about 5 days with no real recommendations. The second week (starting 1st September) is pretty grim too: small, weak swells, and the wind keeps swinging around, though the 1st of September afternoon has a 3 ft NE swell with a short 5-second period and offshore NW wind, but it’s only surfable, not great. Towards the end, on Friday the 11th of September afternoon, there’s a 6 ft SSE swell with 12-second period and moderate energy (843), but the wind is a gentle cross-onshore, so it’s choppy. That’s promising but uncertain this far out.
Overall, Friday the 28th of August morning is your best bet—clean, decent size, good energy. Lock it in if you can.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 54 | 40 | 147 | 643 | 433 | 280 | 261 | 225 | 157 | 96 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 39 | 38 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:41PM1.53m | 8:16AM1.21m | 8:16PM1.53m | 8:50AM1.28m | 8:52PM1.50m | 9:25AM1.34m | 9:30PM1.43m | 10:02AM1.38m | 10:10PM1.34m | 10:43AM1.41m | 10:55PM1.23m | 11:28AM1.42m | 11:49PM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:19PM0.32m | 2:15AM0.13m | 1:59PM0.28m | 2:45AM0.10m | 2:40PM0.25m | 3:16AM0.10m | 3:22PM0.24m | 3:48AM0.13m | 4:07PM0.25m | 4:22AM0.17m | 4:57PM0.28m | 5:00AM0.24m | 5:55PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 27 | 27 | 21 |
Feels °C | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 707 | 421 | 258 | 643 | 433 | 280 | 261 | 219 | 146 | 157 | 225 | 341 | 160 | 225 | 140 | 268 | 196 | 108 | 79 | 55 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 9 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | S 10 |
| kJ | 54 | 40 | 147 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 188 | 225 | 157 | 96 | 25 | 84 | 258 | 246 | 76 | 39 | 38 | 32 | 18 | 11 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | ENE 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | N 12 | N 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 17 | 36 | 50 | 58 | 54 | 37 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | NW 2 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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