
Surf Forecasts:
Harlyn surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, WNW swell with 356 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Harlyn over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: it’s a quiet start. For the first week, from Friday the 24th of July right through to Thursday the 30th, the waves are small and messy. We’re looking at knee-high slop, mostly under 3 feet, and the wind is all over the shop – cross-onshore, cross, you name it. The combined energy sits in the weak range (26 to 73), and the period is a short, choppy 4 to 8 seconds. That’s not surf, that’s just bumpy water.
Then Friday the 31st of July, things start to twitch. By the afternoon, a 6-foot swell rolls in from the west with a long 11-second period, and the energy jumps to 658. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it’s cleaner. But it’s still a "marginal" call. If you’re desperate, you could get a few, but it’s not the one.
Saturday the 1st of August looks better. The morning has 4-foot swell from the west-southwest, 10-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore – clean face. The combined energy is 419, so there’s a bit of push. But it’s still not setting the world on fire.
Now, here’s the standout. Sunday the 2nd of August. This is the one. Harlyn wakes up to a solid 10-foot swell from the west, 11-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1736. That’s proper strong wave energy. The wind is cross-offshore in the morning, so the waves are gonna be clean. But listen, 10 feet is big. This is expert territory. If you’re not comfortable on a bigger board and in some serious power, sit this one out. The period is 11 seconds, so it’s a good groundswell – it’ll have shape. The afternoon will see the wind shift cross-shore, so it’ll get a bit choppy, but the morning window is the go.
The week after that cools off. Monday the 3rd of August still has 7-foot to 7-foot swell, but the wind goes cross-onshore again, making it lumpy. That’s a big, messy wave – not great. Tuesday the 4th drops back to 3 feet, and it’s cross-onshore again. Wednesday the 5th is cleaner with cross-offshore wind, but it’s only 3 feet. Thursday the 6th picks up to 6 feet, but it’s cross-shore and then cross-onshore, so it’s not clean. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are small and fading.
So, the call is clear: if you want the biggest, cleanest swell of the window, that’s Sunday the 2nd of August. It’s a standout for size and energy, but it’s for the experienced crew only. The rest of the time, it’s small and onshore. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no shock there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | W 8 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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14 | 10 | 7 | 22 | 46 | 200 | 293 | 330 | 251 | 72 | 59 | 81 | 57 | 56 | 52 | 73 | 72 | 66 | 49 | 48 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:06AM5.69m | 6:24PM6.04m | 6:42AM5.94m | 6:58PM6.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:21PM1.06m | 00:44AM0.91m | 12:55PM0.82m | 1:18AM0.71m | |||||||
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | W 16 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | 251 | 72 | 35 | 81 | 57 | 56 | 52 | 73 | 72 | 66 | 49 | 48 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | W 9 | N 5 | — | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 61 | 59 | 2 | — | 3 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | N 4 | — | — | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
14 | 10 | 5 | 22 | 46 | 200 | 293 | 330 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 417 | 779 | 403 | 780 | 391 | 123 | 493 | 227 | 69 | 1 | 222 | 2 | 30 | 50 | 48 | 57 | 57 | 2 | 68 | 227 | 506 |
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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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