Surf Forecasts:
Hargen surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, W swell with 75 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hargen this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hargen in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hargen over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s happening at Hargen.
First thing you need to know: this is a tough stretch. The forecast is pretty much a blank run for the next 16 days. There’s no surf worth paddling out for. The finder is showing zero recommendations right through to the end of August. For Hargen, that’s not unusual – when it goes quiet, it can stay quiet for a while.
The only swell that even gets close to interesting happens around the 21st of August. Friday morning the 21st, we see a pulse of 5ft swell from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy hits 335 (moderate wave energy). That’s the biggest number in the whole outlook. But the wind is onshore from the WNW at 12 mph, and the report says “poor surf conditions.” The afternoon is the same story – 5ft NW swell, but onshore wind at 16 mph. That’s a messy, blown-out setup. For a beach/breakwater spot like Hargen, that kind of wind and swell combo is more interesting for kite surfing than for a paddle session.
You get a little bump again on the 25th of August – Tuesday afternoon shows 5ft from the WNW with an 8-second period, combined energy at 251, but again, onshore wind from the NW at 16 mph. Same story, different day.
The water temperature is worth noting. On the 12th of August, the data shows 70°F with a huge anomaly of 6°F warmer than normal. That’s very unusual for this time of year. The water is much warmer than you’d expect.
So, bottom line: there’s no standout session here. The best of a bad bunch is the 21st of August morning, if you’re desperate, but the wind is going to ruin it. Save your energy. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but as it stands, it’s a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNE 3 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | WSW 3 | NW 4 | NW 5 | N 3 | NNE 4 | N 3 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 19 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 19 | 75 | 37 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 4:50PM1.74m | 8:20PM1.40m | 5:10AM2.06m | 5:33PM1.77m | 9:36PM1.38m | 5:52AM2.10m | 6:14PM1.81m | 10:27PM1.35m | 6:34AM2.11m | 6:55PM1.84m | 11:01PM1.31m | 7:16AM2.09m | 7:36PM1.87m | 7:59AM2.05m | 8:17PM1.88m | 8:42AM1.98m | 8:58PM1.87m | ||||
Low Tide | 2:17PM0.19m | 00:49AM0.31m | 3:10PM0.07m | 8:17PM1.34m | 7:52AM1.88m | 3:55PM0.04m | 9:00PM1.30m | 8:20AM1.85m | 4:34PM0.08m | 9:53PM1.30m | 9:00AM1.82m | 5:09PM0.18m | 4:58AM0.09m | 9:47AM1.79m | 5:36PM0.29m | 5:18AM0.12m | 5:50PM0.37m | ||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | — | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | 13 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | NNE 3 | ESE 2 | ESE 2 | — | ESE 2 | — | WSW 3 | NW 4 | N 3 | N 3 | NNE 4 | N 3 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | — | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 6 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 19 | 30 | 30 | 27 | — | 75 | 37 | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 543 | 519 | 368 | 488 | 737 | 325 | 608 | 626 | 667 | 831 | 755 | 586 | 786 | 832 | 24 | 32 | 24 | 4 | 602 | 669 |
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The above surf forecast table for Hargen provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hargen can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hargen 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 (Hargen) 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).
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