
Surf Forecasts:
Harlyn surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, WNW swell with 177 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Harlyn this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Harlyn in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM. 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Harlyn over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one. The next 16 days are looking pretty grim for Harlyn. We’ve got a real dry spell on our hands, so don’t be planning any sessions just yet.
The first half of the outlook is a write-off. From Wednesday, July 22nd, right through to the morning of Thursday, July 30th, there’s just nothing worth paddling out for. That’s over a week of flat, choppy, or onshore junk. The wind is mostly out of the north, smashing the place with onshore and cross-onshore breezes, and the swell is tiny, weak, and messy. The combined energy barely cracks 100 (like 73) for most of it, and the period is short, around 5 to 6 seconds. It’s not even worth looking at the water.
We finally get a small glimmer on Friday morning, July 31st. The wind swings light from the southwest, giving us a clean window. You’ll see a little 4ft swell from the west with a 6-second period, and the water will be clean. The combined energy is still only 95, so it’s weak, but it’s a moment of calm. Still, it’s barely surfable – just very ordinary conditions.
The next morning, Saturday, August 1st, is actually the most interesting, but it comes with a big caveat. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the west, with a 10-second period – that’s some real energy, with the combined energy hitting 876. The wind is fresh out of the south-southwest, so it’s offshore and clean. But here’s the thing: 7ft is getting into expert-only territory, especially for a sheltered spot like Harlyn. It’s going to be powerful and could be a bit much for most. Still, if you’re a solid surfer, that Saturday morning is the standout of the whole outlook. It’s the only time the numbers really come together.
After that, it’s back to the struggle. Sunday, August 2nd, sees a 7ft west-northwest swell, but the wind is back onshore and choppy, so it’s messy. Then we get a brief, clean little pulse on Monday morning, August 3rd, with a glassy 3ft west swell and 8-second period, combined energy of 93. It’s a tiny, clean wave, but it’s surfable. The rest of the second week is just more onshore wind and fading swell, with nothing to get excited about.
So, the best on offer is that Saturday morning, August 1st, for the experienced crew, and maybe a tiny, clean window on Friday, July 31st, or Monday, August 3rd, for the patient ones. The rest is a long stretch of no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat night, light winds from the NW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 8 | W 6 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
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52 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 29 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 25 | 170 | 168 | 149 | 169 | 52 | 39 | 25 | 37 | 94 | 101 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:58AM5.06m | 00:26AM4.96m | 12:59PM4.79m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:51AM1.71m | 6:16PM1.91m | 6:48AM2.03m | 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 | |||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 11 | W 16 | W 8 | W 6 | W 9 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 |
16 | 15 | 14 | 54 | 29 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 169 | 52 | 39 | 20 | 22 | 94 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 15 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | W 9 | — | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 12 | W 14 |
5 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 38 | — | 25 | 37 | 3 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | WNW 9 |
52 | 52 | 54 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 7 | 25 | 170 | 168 | 149 | — | — | 32 | — | — | — | 101 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 399 | 757 | 390 | 2 | 70 | 493 | 417 | 779 | 505 | 403 | 391 | 773 | 245 | 245 | 57 | 13 | 57 | 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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