Harlyn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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