Freshwater and Harbord Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.78° S 151.30° E

Freshwater and Harbord Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Freshwater and Harbord sea temperature is
18.1° C
0.1° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with 530 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 (Jul 10) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 10th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 10th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 10th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet.

Water temp is about 65°, right where you’d expect for winter.

Things are quiet to start, but this Friday, the 10th, is the real deal. Morning sees a clean 6ft SE swell, 10-second period, light cross-off breeze. Wave energy is moderate (566). Nice and clean. That afternoon gets even better – 5ft, glassy as a mirror. Perfect for a long session.

Saturday the 11th drops to 3ft, and while the morning has offshore wind, it’s just not got the juice. Sunday the 12th through Monday the 13th are tiny and weak, with energy down in the single digits. That flat spell lasts until about Friday the 17th.

The next real standout is Saturday the 18th. Morning brings a 5ft easterly swell, 10-second period, clean cross-off wind. Energy jumps to 386. That’s the one to circle. Sunday the 19th morning is similar – 5ft and clean – but the afternoon goes to mush.

Late in the window, Friday the 24th shows a 4ft SSE swell with offshore WNW winds. Not huge, but clean.

Overall, Friday the 10th and Saturday the 18th morning are your best bets. Crowds are always a possibility here, so get in early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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1.4
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12
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11
0.9
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10
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10
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9
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10
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16
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1.9
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9
2.1
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9
1.6
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10
0.1
E
11
1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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530
365
213
217
180
86
52
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7
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0
36
0
0
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2
163
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
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SE
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
NE
20
NNW
30
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25
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High Tide
4:25PM1.50m
4:59AM1.03m
5:23PM1.60m
6:08AM1.05m
6:19PM1.70m
7:10AM1.08m
7:13PM1.78m
8:05AM1.12m
8:05PM1.82m
8:57AM1.15m
8:55PM1.81m
9:46AM1.18m
9:43PM1.74m
Low Tide
11:12PM0.27m
10:39AM0.30m
00:15AM0.15m
11:39AM0.29m
1:13AM0.05m
12:36PM0.26m
2:07AM-0.03m
1:31PM0.24m
2:57AM-0.07m
2:24PM0.23m
3:44AM-0.07m
3:17PM0.24m
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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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