Surf Forecasts:
Hargen surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, WSW swell with 228 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hargen over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’re taking a look at the Hargen stretch for the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – this isn’t a pretty picture for surfing. The finder is pretty much a blank wall, so we’re going to be waiting for a long, long time.
The core issue is that while there’s a bit of swell direction from the NNW, the wind is almost always from the wrong direction, ruining the quality. For the first week, from Sunday the 23rd right through to the end of the month, the surf is a total write-off. The wave energy is weak, under 100 (80) on that first Sunday, and the prevailing cross-onshore winds from the NW and then WSW are just making everything choppy and messy. There are days where the tide might push some small sections, but with the wind on it, you’d be fighting a losing battle. It’s a really frustrating run for a spot that’s “fairly consistent” – the potential is there, but the weather gods are having a laugh.
We’re looking at a solid week-long gap of bad conditions. The only real bright spot comes much later, on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning session brings a clean, gentle offshore breeze from the East. The swell is tiny, only about 0.7 ft from the NNW, and the energy is a pathetic 3. It’s barely a ripple, but if you’ve got a longboard and just want to feel the glide, that early session will be the cleanest you’ll see. After that, it’s straight back to onshore junk.
The real kicker comes on the 7th of September, Monday morning. We see the wave energy jump up to a moderate 128 with a 4 ft swell from the west. But don’t get excited. That’s paired with a strong breeze from the WSW at 25 mph. The combination is a “strong cross-onshore and messy” mess. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers than anyone paddling a surfboard.
So, bottom line: there is literally one standout, which is that tiny, clean Wednesday morning on the 2nd of September. For everything else in this 16-day window, you’re better off waxing your car or cleaning your wetsuit. It’s a tough run but forecasts can change, so keep your eyes peeled.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | NE 3 | N 6 | N 6 | SSW 4 | N 6 | W 5 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | N 7 | WSW 7 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 98 | 32 | 17 | 24 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 1 | 228 | 191 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:27PM1.56m | 2:56AM1.69m | 3:24PM1.63m | 3:49AM1.80m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:05PM0.60m | 10:32AM0.65m | 11:00PM0.53m | 12:03PM0.52m | 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 | |||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | NNW 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | — | — | N 6 | — | N 6 | W 5 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 32 | 17 | — | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 5 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | N 7 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | NE 3 | — | ESE 2 | SSW 4 | WSW 3 | SW 2 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 98 | 6 | — | 24 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 97 | 228 | 191 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 200 | 519 | 24 | 24 | 740 | 24 | 422 | 737 | 229 | 394 | 676 | 394 | 343 | 343 | 357 | 405 | 388 | 400 | 325 | 409 |
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Information about the Hargen Surf forecast
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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