Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater and Harbord surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, ENE swell with 269 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 2.4m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater and Harbord over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
First up, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell on the horizon. The only real surf worth paddling out for in the next week or so lands on Wednesday the 22nd of July. Freshwater (sheltered, consistent, beginner-friendly) will see a 1.2m ENE swell rolling in with a 10‑second period – that’s a decent groundswell, nice and lined up for the sandbanks. The combined energy sits at 269 (moderate), so there’s some push but nothing too hectic. Wednesday morning the wind is offshore from the WNW at 10 km/h, meaning clean, walling waves. Then Wednesday afternoon goes glassy – flat calm, no wind at all – with the swell dropping slightly to 1.1m but still ENE, 10‑second period. That’s a real treat for the arvo session. Water temperature is about average for July, so no surprises there. Crowds are often around at Freshwater, but with conditions like this midweek, you might get a few more waves to yourself than usual.
After that, it’s a long dry stretch. From Thursday the 23rd all the way through to Tuesday the 4th of August, the surf is tiny – mostly under 0.5m – and the wind is often cross‑off or cross, making it messy or just plain flat. There’s a few days with 0.2m and a 14‑second period, but that’s just a ghost – no real energy. The combined energy drops to single digits or low teens. Not worth a splash.
Now, if you’re looking that far ahead, keep an eye on Wednesday the 5th of August. The morning shows a 1.5m SE swell, short period of 7 seconds, but it’s coming with a clean offshore WNW wind at 15 km/h. The combined energy is 299 (moderate), so there’s enough to get a few rides. The afternoon turns glassy again with 1.4m SE swell. The swell direction isn’t the optimum ENE, so expect a bit more of a close‑out on the beachies, but it’s still surfable. This one’s a long‑range call – promising but less certain. If it holds, the flat spell will be broken.
Overall, the best bet is Wednesday the 22nd of July – morning for the offshore, afternoon for the glass. Don’t bother with the rest until at least the 5th of August, and even then, keep your expectations tempered.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 14 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 339 | 269 | 210 | 168 | 119 | 92 | 45 | 28 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 92 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 6:55AM0.95m | 6:53PM1.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:15PM0.43m | 1:45AM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 339 | 269 | 210 | 168 | 119 | 92 | 45 | 708 | 1321 | 1413 | 730 | 352 | 511 | 601 | 445 | 299 | 136 | 144 | 92 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 4 | S 10 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | S 10 | NE 8 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 31 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 28 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 33 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | — | S 10 | SE 8 | S 17 | E 7 | S 18 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | N 8 | S 14 | NE 8 | SE 14 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 4 | 11 | 21 | — | 8 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 27 | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NW 2 | — | W 3 | W 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 9 | S 10 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 |
| kJ | 34 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 19 | 388 | 1026 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
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