Harlyn Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.54° N 5.00° W

Harlyn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Harlyn sea temperature is
18.6°C
2.0° 

Harlyn surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Harlyn surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with 1,849 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Harlyn this week:

The surf forecast for Harlyn over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Harlyn in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 30th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 30th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 31st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Harlyn over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, this is a tough stretch. The first week or so is looking pretty grim, with a whole lot of poor surf conditions and messy winds. We’ve got a long gap before anything really worth getting excited about turns up. The first real chance to paddle out with a smile doesn't come until the end of the month. For a spot like Harlyn, which is sheltered and faces WNW, the stars just aren't aligning. Water temp is sitting at a notable 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're staring at the flatness.

Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are a write-off: tiny swell (1 ft to 2 ft) with weak energy (33 to 51), and then some bumpy, windy junk. Saturday the 29th gets bigger with a 8 ft swell in the afternoon, but that comes with a near-gale cross-shore wind and a combined energy of 939. That’s not surf, that’s a washing machine. Honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

We finally see some hope on Sunday the 30th. The morning has a 5 ft west swell (9-second period, moderate energy of 417) with offshore winds from the SSW. That’s the first clean, surfable window. It’s not epic, but it’s rideable. The afternoon falls apart again though.

Monday the 1st of September sees a bigger 8 ft west swell with a 10-second period and strong energy (1328), but the cross-shore wind ruins it completely. That’s too big for beginners anyway, and only really for experts, but the chop will make it a battle.

The next few days are a mix of small, weak, and windy junk until we hit Saturday the 5th of September. Saturday morning is the standout of the whole outlook. We get a clean 8 ft west swell (8-second period) with light cross-offshore winds. The combined energy is a solid 746. The winds are light and the conditions are described as clean. For Harlyn, that’s the best you’re going to get. It’s still a bit of a beast at 8 ft for the groms, but for the experienced crew, this is the morning to be in the water.

Then we have another promising window on Monday the 7th of September. The morning offers a clean 8 ft west swell (8-second period) with moderate offshore winds (715 energy). Again, solid size and clean conditions. This is another good session for those with a bit of experience.

The following days taper off. We see some marginal surf on Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th of September with offshore winds and 5 ft to 5 ft swell, but it's late in the window and less certain.

So, to boil it down: the first week is mostly a bust. Don't bother. The only real standouts are the morning of Saturday the 5th of September and Monday the 7th of September. Get in the water then, because the rest of the time, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu morning, strong winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Tue night).

Thursday
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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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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
20
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High Tide
6:00PM6.22m
6:17AM6.17m
6:32PM6.55m
6:49AM6.44m
7:04PM6.77m
7:21AM6.61m
7:37PM6.86m
7:54AM6.65m
8:11PM6.80m
8:29AM6.56m
8:48PM6.59m
9:07AM6.32m
9:28PM6.23m
Low Tide
11:57AM0.90m
00:19AM0.68m
12:30PM0.58m
00:50AM0.40m
1:01PM0.36m
1:21AM0.24m
1:33PM0.25m
1:53AM0.21m
2:05PM0.27m
2:26AM0.31m
2:40PM0.43m
3:01AM0.55m
3:18PM0.71m
3:40AM0.92m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Harlyn Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Harlyn provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Harlyn can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Harlyn 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 (Harlyn) 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 Harlyn 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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