Harlyn Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.54° N 5.00° W

Harlyn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Harlyn sea temperature is
18.5°C
1.7° 

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


Harlyn surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, W swell with 816 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with SW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Harlyn in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 29th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let me get a read on what’s shaping up for us. I’ve had a proper look at the charts and the local knowledge, and I’ll be straight with you.

First up, I’m looking at Harlyn, and I’ve got to be honest – it’s a bit of a grim stretch ahead. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty lackluster. There’s a big gap of flat or useless junk at the start, with nothing worth paddling out for from Sunday the 23rd right through to Wednesday the 26th. We’re talking tiny, weak swells, mostly under 2 feet, with poor surf conditions and scores that don’t get off the starting blocks. It’s a write-off.

The first flicker of something happens on Thursday the 27th morning. We get a pulse of swell, 4 feet from the SSW with a period of 8 seconds. The combined wave energy climbs to a moderate 206, and we’ve got a clean, moderate offshore wind from the south. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus. But, and it’s a big but, the overall conditions are still described as “very ordinary.” It’s surfable, but it’s not going to get the heart racing. It’s a beginner-level wave at a sheltered spot, so if you’re just starting out and desperate for a splash, this is your moment. But for anyone else, it’s a pass.

Friday the 28th afternoon offers a bump to 3 feet from the WSW with a short period of 7 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 111. The wind is cross-offshore and clean, but again, the surf quality is poor. It’s just not coming together.

Then we hit a real problem. Saturday the 29th brings a spike in size – 8 feet from the W and WNW – but with a short 8-second period and a fresh cross-shore wind that’s going to leave it lumpy and chopped. The energy jumps to a strong 816 in the morning and 681 in the afternoon. That’s a lot of water moving, but the quality is poor. At that size, with messy wind, this is really only for experts, and even they’ll be battling ugly conditions. It’s a beach break setup, and with that wind and short period, it’s actually looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Don’t get your hopes up for a clean wave.

After that, the surf drops back down into the 3 to 6 feet range for the next week, but the wind stays onshore or cross-shore, and the conditions remain consistently poor. There’s nothing that stands out as a true session. The swell direction is mostly from the west, which is fine, but the wind is always messing it up. The crowds at Harlyn can be “often” busy, but with this forecast, I don’t think you’ll have to worry about fighting for a wave.

Look, this is a blank run for the area. The break is inconsistent and sheltered, so when the charts look like this, it’s not unusual to have a long stretch of nothing. Keep your board waxed and wait for the next system to line up properly. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s not a single standout in the whole 16 days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun morning, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Fri night).

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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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WSW
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13
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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15
NNE
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35
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30
ESE
25
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SE
15
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SSE
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SSW
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High Tide
2:55PM4.54m
3:34AM4.59m
4:02PM4.90m
4:28AM4.98m
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
Low Tide
9:27PM2.28m
9:54AM2.15m
10:26PM1.90m
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
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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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