Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater and Harbord surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, ENE swell with 540 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater and Harbord over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next few weeks.
Honestly, things are looking pretty flat for the most part. We’ve got a bit of a run of surfable waves right at the start, but after that, it’s a long stretch of small, weak, and mostly unexciting conditions. The highlight is going to be Tuesday morning, July 21st, and then we’re looking at a big gap with very little to get excited about.
Tuesday morning, July 21st is your best bet. Freshwater is seeing a clean 5 ft swell from the ENE, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a decent groundswell with enough energy to push through (combined energy of 433), and the wind is light from the north, making for a clean, cross-off breeze. It’s not huge, but it’s the best on offer by a long shot. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Tuesday afternoon, the wind swings NE and picks up, making it choppy and messy, so get in early.
Wednesday, July 22nd is still worth a paddle. The morning is smaller at 4 ft from the ENE, but with a light W wind, it’s clean. The afternoon gets glassy with a NNE breeze at only 3 mph, but the swell drops to 4 ft. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’s surfable.
From Thursday, July 23rd onwards, the swell drops off a cliff. By Thursday morning, we’re down to 3 ft, and by Friday morning, it’s a tiny 2 ft. The energy is weak (values in the 40s and 120s). The wind is mostly cross-off or clean, but there’s just no power in the water.
From Saturday, July 25th through to Tuesday, August 5th, it’s a long, flat spell. We’re talking swell heights below 2 ft, with periods all over the shop, from short 4-second windswell to long 19-second lines that won’t have any push. The combined energy readings are mostly in the single digits or low teens. It’s a blank run. Even the occasional clean offshore wind can’t save it.
Wednesday, August 5th morning shows a little pulse of 4 ft from the SSE with a 10-second period and a clean, light WNW wind. The energy is moderate (390). It’s the only thing on the horizon after the first week, but it’s a long way off, and the forecast is uncertain. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.
Freshwater is a consistent, beginner-friendly spot, and it’s often crowded, so when there’s waves, expect company. But for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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 kJ | 540 | 433 | 314 | 339 | 269 | 210 | 168 | 119 | 92 | 128 | 40 | 28 | 27 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:56AM1.14m | 1:52PM1.27m | 1:53AM1.01m | 2:46PM1.28m | 2:59AM0.91m | 3:41PM1.30m | 4:11AM0.87m | 4:35PM1.33m | 5:17AM0.88m | 5:25PM1.37m | 6:11AM0.91m | 6:11PM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:13AM0.31m | 8:14PM0.50m | 7:56AM0.39m | 9:28PM0.50m | 8:44AM0.45m | 10:38PM0.47m | 9:39AM0.48m | 11:37PM0.42m | 10:35AM0.49m | 00:26AM0.36m | 11:28AM0.46m | 1:07AM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 15 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 540 | 433 | 314 | 339 | 269 | 210 | 168 | 119 | 92 | 53 | 522 | 425 | 2023 | 826 | 424 | 272 | 434 | 502 | 320 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 18 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 84 | 56 | 32 | 31 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 40 | 28 | 27 | 15 | 14 | 45 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | — | — | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | S 21 | — | S 20 | S 19 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | S 13 |
| kJ | 8 | 19 | 17 | 4 | 11 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 35 | — | 8 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | WNW 2 | — | W 3 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | SW 2 | SSW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 29 | 1 | — | 2 | 10 | 25 | 128 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 8 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
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