Harlyn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the local surf outlook for our little corner of the coast. I gotta be straight with you—it’s a pretty sad picture for the next couple of weeks. The good news is we’ve got one break to keep an eye on, but the bad news is it’s mostly going to be a waiting game.

We’re looking at Harlyn as the only option, and it’s a tough one. This is a sheltered, beginner-friendly spot, but it’s also inconsistent, so it takes a proper run of conditions to fire. For the vast majority of the 16-day window, the surf is just poor—weak, choppy, or blown out. You’ve got a long gap of nothing worth paddling for from now until almost the very end.

Things finally start to look a little more interesting around Thursday, August 27th. There’s a pulse of energy coming in. On the Thursday morning, we’re looking at a clean 5ft swell from the west with an offshore wind from the southeast. The combined energy is solid at 372, and with that offshore wind, Harlyn should be clean and peeling. This is the standout of the whole run—the cleanest, most powerful swell we’ll see.

Friday morning, August 28th is also worth a mention as a secondary option. The swell drops back to 2ft, but it’s from the west-northwest with a light offshore breeze from the south-southwest. The wave energy is low at 93, but it’s clean, and that’s more than we can say for most of the forecast. It’s a good time for a longboard or a foamie.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. Just remember, Harlyn can get crowded when it’s good, especially with that offshore wind, so get in early.

So, to wrap it up: the first two weeks are a write-off. Hold out for Thursday, August 27th for the best chance at a proper session, and maybe a gentle paddle on Friday morning if you’re desperate. The long-range call for the big day is promising but not locked in yet, so keep your fingers crossed.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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