Freshwater and Harbord Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Freshwater and Harbord stretch.

Right off the bat, it's a pretty bleak start. We've got a week of nothing doing. From Tuesday the 28th of July right through to Friday the 31st, it's a total write-off. Tiny, messy, and just not worth the walk down the hill. The water is sitting at a pretty normal 64°F for this time of year, so that's not the issue. The issue is no swell.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Saturday the 1st of August. We're looking at a tiny 2ft swell from the SSE, with a long period of 12 seconds. The energy is still weak though, only measuring 129. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WSW, which will keep it clean. It's surfable, but it's going to be small and ordinary. Not a day to get excited about.

Now, Sunday the 2nd of August. That's the standout. The morning brings a clean 5ft swell from the SSE with a 12-second period. The energy jumps right up to a solid 569, and with a light offshore from the NW, it's going to be glassy. This is the best on offer. The afternoon holds up too, with 4ft and a light cross-offshore breeze. For a sheltered spot like Freshwater, that's a great window. It's a beginner-friendly break, and it's consistent, so expect a few others out there – it's a spot that's *often* crowded.

After that, it drops off again. Monday and Tuesday the 3rd and 4th are blown out and choppy. There's a bit of a pulse on the 6th of August, with a 7ft SSE swell hitting Thursday afternoon, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore from the East at 19 mph, making it a lumpy mess. That one is more for the kite crew than a paddle, honestly.

The next real chance is Friday the 7th of August. The morning looks promising with a 7ft SE swell, a solid 9-second period, and a light cross-offshore wind from the North. The energy is pumping at 835. That's a decent size, but at over 7ft, it's getting into the expert-only zone. The wind will keep it clean, but the afternoon gets a bit sketchy with a cross-on wind.

Finally, Saturday the 8th of August morning is another good call. A clean 4ft from the SSE, with a long 12-second period. The wind is a light offshore from the WNW, and the energy is a strong 675. That's a fantastic morning for a more manageable wave. The afternoon gets a bit of a cross-chop though.

So, to wrap it up: the best windows are Sunday the 2nd of August for the cleanest, most consistent surf, and the morning of Saturday the 8th of August for a slightly smaller but still quality session. The long-range stuff on the 7th of August is promising, but keep an eye on it as it gets closer.

Rusty.

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