Harlyn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next couple of weeks look pretty bleak for a proper paddle. We’ve got a real flat spell to start, so don’t bother waxing up just yet.

The first week is a write-off for any decent surf. From Friday the 7th right through to the 11th, we’re looking at tiny, weak little waves – nothing over 2 ft – with a mix of onshore and cross-shore winds that’ll keep things messy. The combined energy is pathetic, barely cracking 30 (weak energy). Honestly, it’s a good time to check your gear or go for a swim.

We start to see a pulse of energy around Wednesday the 12th, with swell heights just under 3 ft and a 10-second period from the west. The combined energy jumps to 158 (moderate wave energy) but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s still pretty average. That pulse builds through Thursday the 13th, with swell hitting 4 ft and a longer 11-second period from the west – combined energy at 388 (moderate wave energy). The wind is cross-onshore though, so it’s going to be choppy and hard to get a clean one.

The best chance we get in this whole 16-day window is a day that’s a bit of a gamble. On Tuesday the 18th, we get a small window of surfable waves. The morning sees a 4 ft west swell with an 8-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the southwest. That’ll clean things up nicely. Combined energy is 149 (moderate wave energy). It’s not pumping, but it’s the most rideable we’ll get. The water temperature is sitting at 66° – a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick suit at home.

Harlyn is an inconsistent, sheltered beginner spot, and it’s rarely breaking properly. The crowds are often an issue here, so if you do head out on Tuesday morning, expect company. The optimum swell direction is WNW, and we’re getting a clean west swell, so it’s a fair match.

After that, Wednesday the 19th sees a bigger 6 ft swell from the west with an 8-second period, but the wind is onshore and rain is in the mix. That’s a no-go. By the 21st and 22nd, we’re looking at bigger swells – up to 7 ft – but with strong cross-shore winds and a short period, it’s messy and not worth the paddle. The combined energy on the 22nd hits 658 (strong wave energy), but it’s all for kitesurfers, not the surf crew.

So, there’s your lot. A long, flat start, one decent Tuesday morning, and then a windy, choppy finish. It’s not great, but it won’t stay poor forever.

Rusty

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