Harlyn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Harlyn’s got cookin’ over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with ya – this ain’t gonna win any awards.

First thing you gotta know: lean times are ahead. Right out the gate, the start of August is basically a write-off. That Sunday morning might look glassy with that 2ft mini-ripple from the west, but it’s barely got enough guts to push you along, with weak energy at 35. And the wind? It’s a cross-off, so the surface would be clean, but the swell just isn’t there. It’s a poor outlook.

We drift into Monday, 3rd of August. Same story. A tiny 3ft from the WSW (90km/h energy), but at least there’s a little more push, and the morning wind flips to offshore from the south. That’s the cleanest the water will look all week, but the wave size is for the tiniest of logs or a learner on a foamie. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The middle of that first week? Don't even bother. Starting Tuesday the wind builds, and by Wednesday the 5th we’ve got a 6ft swell from the west, but that’s wind swell with a period of 7 seconds. It’s a lumpy, choppy mess. The combined energy hits 270 – that’s moderate power, but it’s all muscle and no manners. That strong cross-onshore makes it look more like a kiteboarding session than a surf check. The swell stays too strong for beginners but is junk for everyone else.

That whole run of poor surf carries on for days. You’ve got a solid gap from the 2nd all the way through to the afternoon of the 9th of August where there’s literally nothing worth paddling out for. That’s over a week of flat or blown-out junk.

Now, the 9th of August (Sunday) morning – here’s your *one* flicker of hope. A 4ft from the WNW with a cross-off breeze from the WSW. The energy is weak at 91, so it’s not gonna peel for days, but it’ll be clean and rideable. It’s still tiny, but it's the best wave in the entire 16-day window. If you’ve got a longboard and you’re desperate, that’s your slot. It’s inconsistent here at Harlyn, so keep your expectations in check.

After that, forget it again. Another week of onshore winds and tiny, sloppy drivel right through to the 17th of August. For the second week, a couple of mornings show a cross-off breeze, but the swell is a pathetic 2ft to 3ft from the north or NNE - barely a ripple and no direction match for the break’s optimum.

Bottom line: One highlight on the 9th of August morning. For the rest, leave your board in the car. This is a rough stretch for Harlyn.

Rusty.

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