Surf Forecasts:
Hargen surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, WSW swell with 280 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hargen this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hargen in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hargen over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into what’s on offer at Hargen.
First up, I’ve got to be honest with you – the outlook is a tough one. The forecast models are showing a real flat spell right through the next couple of weeks. There’s a significant gap with no worthwhile surf at all from now all the way out to the end of the 16-day window. The water is sitting at 69°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s something, but it’s not going to help the waves.
The first few days, from Tuesday the 25th of August right through the weekend, we’ve got tiny swell barely registering. The combined energy of all swells is weak, often just single digits (4), and the swell height is a meager 0.7 ft on Tuesday morning. Winds are offshore or light, which would normally be clean, but with no swell to work with, it’s a complete non-starter. It’s a classic case of no energy in the water.
Into the following week, things don’t get much better. The swell does pick up a little around the 29th and 30th, with the combined energy climbing to moderate values like 120 and 78, but it’s all from the WSW and W, with onshore and cross-onshore winds. The wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.” The swell period is short, around 5-6 seconds, so it’s just wind chop with no real shape. For a beach/breakwater setup like Hargen, that’s a kite surfer’s playground, not a surfer’s.
Even into the first week of September, the pattern holds. We see a bit more energy on the 5th of September (Saturday afternoon) with a combined energy of 235 and a 5 ft swell from the WSW, but the period is only 8 seconds and the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph. It’s messy. The 6th of September (Sunday) has a similar story but with a 4 ft swell from the west and a 7-second period, again with cross-onshore wind. By the 9th, it fades back to tiny, clean conditions but zero swell.
Honestly, there’s no standout good surf in this 16-day window. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you might find something on the 5th or 6th of September, but even then, it’s for experts only — the swell is over 5 ft, the wind is onshore, and the quality is poor. The best option in a bad bunch is probably the 5th of September afternoon, where the swell energy is highest, but it’s still a messy, lumpy, cross-onshore situation. Don’t get your hopes up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | ENE 3 | E 3 | N 7 | N 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WNW 3 |
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 kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 28 | 117 | 0 | 264 | 107 | 59 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:08PM1.69m | 4:28AM1.89m | 4:43PM1.74m | 4:59AM1.96m | 5:12PM1.77m | 5:27AM2.02m | 5:39PM1.81m | 5:55AM2.06m | 6:08PM1.84m | 6:23AM2.08m | 6:39PM1.87m | 6:54AM2.09m | 7:12PM1.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:05AM0.42m | 1:03PM0.43m | 00:46AM0.36m | 2:00PM0.37m | 1:07AM0.34m | 7:47AM1.77m | 2:48PM0.34m | 1:33AM0.31m | 8:28AM1.78m | 3:30PM0.31m | 2:09AM0.27m | 4:09PM0.31m | 2:49AM0.24m | 8:41AM1.84m | 4:46PM0.34m | 3:27AM0.22m | ||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 8:46 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | WSW 6 | NNW 6 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 6 | 3 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | N 9 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ESE 3 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 5 | S 3 | WSW 5 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | 5 | 7 | 10 | 28 | 117 | 193 | 264 | 107 | 59 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 716 | 667 | 627 | 733 | 716 | 630 | 295 | 554 | 357 | 344 | 467 | 409 | 645 | 525 | 519 | 195 | 529 | 667 | 755 | 529 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hargen 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.
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