Surf Forecasts:
Harlyn surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, W swell with 1,113 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Harlyn in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Harlyn over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri morning, strong winds from the W by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
52 | 70 | 59 | 50 | 31 | 28 | 19 | 89 | 346 | 254 | 260 | 302 | 744 | 867 | 635 | 348 | 284 | 526 | 637 | 493 | 464 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:48PM5.36m | 5:09AM5.41m | 5:26PM5.81m | 5:44AM5.82m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:44AM1.73m | 11:10PM1.46m | 11:23AM1.30m | 11:46PM1.04m | 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 | |||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | SW 8 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 10 |
52 | 70 | 59 | 50 | 31 | 28 | 19 | 31 | 346 | — | — | 302 | — | — | — | 348 | — | — | — | 493 | 464 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | N 4 | SW 7 | NNE 3 | SW 8 | WNW 9 | — | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | N 5 | N 4 |
8 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 17 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 19 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | NNE 5 | SW 13 | N 4 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 |
11 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | SSW 2 | SW 7 | S 3 | W 7 | W 7 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | — | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | 89 | 8 | 254 | 260 | — | 744 | 867 | 635 | — | 284 | 526 | 637 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 2 | 56 | 227 | 207 | 3 | 7 | 107 | 387 | 207 | 123 | 1 | 401 | 530 | 568 | 253 | 220 | 1 |
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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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