Harlyn Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.54° N 5.00° W

Harlyn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Harlyn sea temperature is
18.0° C
1.4° 

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


Harlyn surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, W swell with 88 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 30th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 30th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 30th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let's have a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with you, Harlyn – it's a tough outlook. We've got a long stretch of pretty uninspiring conditions ahead, so patience is going to be the key.

The forecast kicks off on Wednesday the 29th of July, and it's a bit of a non-starter. We're looking at a weak 2 ft swell out of the west, with a short 8-second period and a messy cross-shore wind. The combined swell energy is a paltry 53 (weak), and the whole session is written off as poor surf conditions. This pattern sticks around for a solid week. Through to the 5th of August, we're seeing tiny waves, mostly under 2 ft, with a mix of cross-onshore and onshore winds keeping things choppy. There is a small window on the morning of Sunday the 2nd, and again on Monday the 3rd, where the wind goes glassy, but the swell is just too small to do anything with – you’d be floating around on a lake. It's a real bummer of a start.

The only real glimmer in this entire 16-day window shows up on Saturday the 8th of August. Finally, some energy! The combined swell energy jumps to a moderate 161 in the morning and 190 in the afternoon. We're looking at a waist-high 3 ft swell from the WSW, with a 10-second period in the morning dropping to 9 seconds later. The wind shifts to a clean cross-offshore breeze from the ESE, which will tidy things right up. For Harlyn, which is a sheltered little spot, this is likely your best chance for a surfable wave. It's not huge, but it's the standout of the whole forecast.

However, it all falls away again after that. Sunday the 9th sees the swell drop back to 2 ft, still clean but with less punch. By Monday the 10th, the swell direction goes weird, coming from the north with a pathetic 5-second period, and we're back to tiny, weak waves through to the end of the outlook on the 13th. The entire period is plagued by poor surf conditions, and the break is noted as inconsistent. So, you’re essentially looking at a week and a half of flatness, one decent-ish day on the 8th, then back to small stuff. Not the best run for Harlyn at all.

For context on that first session, the water temperature on Wednesday the 29th was sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Alright, that's the long and short of it. Keep an eye on that Saturday the 8th, and we'll see if the forecasts sharpen up. Until then, it's a waiting game.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
88
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45
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49
61
39
27
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12
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:24PM6.04m
6:42AM5.94m
6:58PM6.28m
7:15AM6.11m
7:32PM6.45m
7:48AM6.22m
8:05PM6.51m
8:22AM6.24m
8:39PM6.48m
8:57AM6.18m
9:15PM6.34m
9:35AM6.03m
9:55PM6.11m
Low Tide
00:44AM0.91m
12:55PM0.82m
1:18AM0.71m
1:28PM0.67m
1:50AM0.60m
2:01PM0.60m
2:23AM0.57m
2:33PM0.62m
2:56AM0.63m
3:07PM0.73m
3:31AM0.78m
3:45PM0.92m
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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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