
Surf Forecasts:
Harlyn surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WSW swell with 90 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with WSW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Harlyn over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at Harlyn. And I’ve got to be honest, it’s looking pretty bleak for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a full 16-day window, but there’s hardly a session that’s worth paddling out for.
The first week, from Thursday the 30th of July on, is just a string of poor conditions. The swell is tiny, mostly between 1ft and 3ft, and the winds are nearly always cross-onshore or onshore, keeping the surface chopped up. The combined energy is weak, all under 100. There’s a glassy morning on Sunday the 2nd of August, but the swell is only 2ft with a period of 8 seconds – not enough to do anything with.
There’s a faint glimmer on Monday the 3rd of August morning. It’s glassy, with a 2ft swell from the WSW at 9 seconds. The combined energy is 83, still weak, but it’s the only session that’s called "surfable." It’s ordinary, tiny, and weak – maybe a knee-high ride on a longboard if you’re lucky. Harlyn is a sheltered, inconsistent spot, so don’t hold your breath.
Then, after more days of flatness, we get a pulse on Sunday the 9th of August afternoon. The swell picks up to 4ft from the WSW with a short period of 7 seconds. That puts the combined energy into moderate territory at 194. The wind is light cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. But again, a 4ft, short-period wave on a beach break is going to be crumbly and weak. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Water temp is around 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
There’s no big winner here. The best bet is that Monday the 3rd morning for the glass, or that Sunday the 9th afternoon for the slightly bigger, clean waves. But it’s still a long way from good.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 5 | W 6 | NW 5 | W 11 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 11 |
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33 | 20 | 14 | 31 | 21 | 20 | 33 | 40 | 35 | 34 | 21 | 61 | 82 | 57 | 38 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:18AM5.79m | 10:41PM5.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:10AM1.01m | 4:29PM1.19m | ||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 8 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 11 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
13 | 20 | 14 | 31 | 10 | 20 | 33 | 40 | 35 | 34 | 21 | 61 | 82 | 57 | 38 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 12 | W 7 | W 9 | — | WNW 4 | — | W 10 | — | N 3 | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 3 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 |
33 | — | 11 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 26 | — | 3 | — | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | W 10 | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
— | — | 7 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 |
— | 20 | 2 | 15 | 21 | 10 | — | 14 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 227 | 245 | 56 | 56 | 283 | 246 | 74 | 48 | 70 | 56 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 56 | 56 | 245 | 56 | 380 | 399 | 56 | |
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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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