
Surf Forecasts:
Harlyn surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, WNW swell with 312 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Harlyn in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Harlyn over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s coming. The honest truth is, for the next week and a half or so, it’s pretty grim. We’re looking at a long dry spell with hardly any surf worth paddling out for. The first real glimmer of something decent doesn’t show up until Saturday, the 1st of August, which is a good nine days out. Even then, the conditions are a bit uncertain this far out, so don’t book the day off work just yet.
The first few days are a write-off. From Thursday the 23rd through to the end of July, the swell is tiny, weak, and the winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, leaving the surface chopped and messy. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday morning, the 28th of July, where the wind goes glassy, but with a tiny 2ft swell from the west, it’s barely a ripple. The water temperature is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
The only standout in the whole 16-day window is the weekend of the 1st and 2nd of August. This is the one to keep an eye on. On Saturday the 1st of August, we’ve got a solid 8ft to 10ft swell rolling in from the west, with a moderate offshore wind from the south-southwest. That’s going to be clean, powerful, and the combined energy of all swells is strong (1131 on Saturday morning, 1637 on Saturday afternoon). The period is a solid 10 seconds, so it’s got some grunt, but it’s not a super-long groundswell that might make it tricky. Sunday the 2nd of August still has a good 7ft west swell in the morning, again with clean offshore winds, but the energy drops off (761). The swell gets a bit too big for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, that Saturday morning through to Sunday morning is your window. The break is Harlyn, and it’s a sheltered spot, which is a bonus in a big swell, but it’s also inconsistent. The crowds can be a problem here too, so be prepared to share the lineup.
After that weekend, it drops off again. Monday the 3rd of August through to the end of the forecast period sees the swell fade back to small, weak waves, and the wind swings around to a strong cross-offshore, which keeps things clean but the energy just isn’t there. The swell is under 3ft and the combined energy is weak, with values like 117 and 70. It’s a bit of a tease, really.
So, to wrap it up: the first week and a half is a washout. The real action is on the 1st and 2nd of August at Harlyn. It’s a long way off, so the forecast might change, but if it holds, that’s your best bet for some proper waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | N 6 | N 5 | W 8 | N 4 | W 8 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 27 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 59 | 212 | 295 | 289 | 212 | 72 | 57 | 79 | 56 | 38 | 36 | 52 | 72 | 73 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:34AM4.70m | 2:11PM4.69m | 2:47AM4.66m | 3:21PM4.80m | 3:52AM4.82m | 4:19PM5.06m | 4:45AM5.10m | 5:07PM5.39m | 5:28AM5.40m | 5:47PM5.73m | 6:06AM5.69m | 6:24PM6.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:21PM2.15m | 7:57AM2.20m | 8:37PM2.21m | 9:10AM2.18m | 9:47PM2.07m | 10:13AM1.97m | 10:43PM1.80m | 11:03AM1.67m | 11:29PM1.48m | 11:44AM1.35m | 00:08AM1.17m | 12:21PM1.06m | 00:44AM0.91m | |||||||
— | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | — | — | W 16 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
13 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | — | — | 5 | 212 | 72 | 26 | 79 | 56 | 38 | 36 | 52 | 72 | 73 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | N 4 | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | — | — |
8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 39 | 57 | 2 | — | 3 | 9 | 20 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | W 14 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 |
31 | 27 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 23 | 59 | 212 | 295 | 289 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 757 | 486 | 417 | 776 | 505 | 779 | 391 | 528 | 245 | 260 | 57 | 56 | 74 | 2 | 2 | 56 | 2 | 56 | 57 | 57 |
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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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