Freshwater and Harbord Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.78° S 151.30° E

Issued: 3 am 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Freshwater and Harbord sea temperature is
18.8° C

Normal for this time of year

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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, SE swell with 268 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with SE 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 (Jun 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater and Harbord in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 25th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.7
SE
6
1.1
ESE
6
1.6
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.3
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1.1
E
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.8
NE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
8
32
91
244
153
88
68
78
82
169
211
219
127
157
97
75
91
51
41
26
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
S
20
SSW
15
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
5
W
10
SSW
5
SSW
15
S
20
S
5
ESE
10
ESE
15
SE
10
NE
0
ESE
10
NE
10
N
5
NW
15
NE
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:26PM1.33m
4:40AM0.96m
5:10PM1.38m
5:37AM0.94m
5:52PM1.42m
6:28AM0.94m
6:32PM1.46m
7:14AM0.96m
7:12PM1.50m
7:56AM0.98m
7:51PM1.53m
8:36AM1.00m
8:30PM1.54m
Low Tide
11:05PM0.44m
10:23AM0.40m
11:58PM0.38m
11:07AM0.42m
00:44AM0.33m
11:51AM0.42m
1:26AM0.28m
12:34PM0.42m
2:06AM0.23m
1:15PM0.40m
2:44AM0.21m
1:55PM0.39m
3:21AM0.19m
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:55
 mm
6
4
2
2
2
1
10
3
1
6
3
5
Temp °C
15
16
16
16
16
16
13
15
15
16
16
15
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
Feels °C
11
12
12
12
12
13
12
13
14
12
12
13
12
12
14
15
14
14
15
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
7
0.2
E
9
1.7
S
8
1.1
S
7
0.2
S
12
0.4
S
10
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.4
S
8
0.5
ESE
13
0.6
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.2
S
6
1.1
E
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.8
NE
5
Energy kJ
159
6
355
124
11
30
88
68
78
82
21
95
95
127
157
97
3
91
51
41
26
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
13
0.1
NE
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
17
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.5
ESE
6
Energy kJ
12
8
1
3
3
76
71
46
33
24
51
39
37
12
7
8
17
15
6
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
17
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
SE
16
0.4
SSW
17
0.1
E
14
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
18
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
S
15
0.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
6
4
6
3
3
5
13
10
93
4
9
24
12
11
5
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
8
0.7
SE
6
1.1
ESE
6
1.6
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
0.5
S
4
1.2
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
7
0.4
NNE
4
0.6
NE
3
Energy kJ
405
32
91
244
153
8
169
211
219
77
75
8
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1
10
10
10
10
9
0
1
0
5
62
0
28
80
12
0
12
0
1
12
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Sydney North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
7
9
5
5
5
6
5
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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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