Harlyn Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.54° N 5.00° W

Harlyn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Harlyn sea temperature is
17.7° C
1.6° 

Harlyn surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Harlyn surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, N swell with 144 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Harlyn this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Harlyn in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Harlyn over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a 16-day window on the cards, but I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the first week and a half is almost a write-off. We’re looking at a long stretch of weekends with nothing to write home about, so don’t be in a rush to wax up until we get into the last few days of the run.

The pattern starts off on Sunday the 19th with a tiny 3 ft swell from the NNW, a weak 6-second period, and some cross-off wind. It’s clean, but there’s bugger-all energy (48) – honestly, it’s a poor surf day. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are even worse, with onshore wind and knee-high dribble. Wednesday the 22nd through to the end of the month is a grim run of onshore junk, with the wind blowing straight onshore and small, weak swell. The energy is weak, mostly in the 50-80 range, and the period is short. Don’t bother.

Now, we finally see a pulse on the 28th of July. The swell jumps to 6 ft – 7 ft from the north, with a 7-second period. The energy cranks up to 684, which is a solid moderate-to-strong reading. But the wind is cross-onshore, and the period is short, so it’s going to be lumpy and a bit messy. This is definitely more for the experts due to the size (over 5 ft), and the short period will make it a bit of a wrestle. It’s a step up, but it’s not the standout.

The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is the 31st of July (Friday). The wind swings to a cross-off from the ESE at 19 mph, which is a huge positive. The swell is from the WNW at 4 ft, and while the period is a short 6 seconds, the clean conditions make it rideable. The energy is moderate (136). It’s a small, clean little window for a surf.

Then we roll into the 1st and 2nd of August. The swell hangs around 3 ft to 5 ft from the WNW, with the wind holding cross-off. The period is still short, but the energy stays moderate (176-227). The morning of the 2nd of August looks the pick of that weekend, with a 4 ft swell and 227 energy. It’s still not epic, but it’s the best we’ve got in the whole run.

So, to wrap it up: the first 10 days are a write-off. The 28th of July has size but is messy. The best on offer is the 31st of July through the 2nd of August, with clean cross-off winds and small, surfable waves. It’s a long-range call, so it’s a promising one but not a guarantee. Get your hopes up, but check back closer to the day.

“Rusty”

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed night, light winds from the NNW by Fri morning).

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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NNW
6
0.6
N
5
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N
5
0.6
N
5
0.3
WNW
11
0.9
NNW
6
0.4
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0.8
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5
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8
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Energy kJ
42
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24
50
33
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33
49
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144
62
36
12
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6
12
12
16
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
10
N
15
N
5
NE
25
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20
NNE
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20
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NNE
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High Tide
9:35AM6.16m
9:56PM6.29m
10:19AM5.80m
10:41PM5.83m
11:06AM5.41m
11:30PM5.36m
11:58AM5.06m
00:26AM4.96m
12:59PM4.79m
1:34AM4.70m
2:11PM4.69m
2:47AM4.66m
3:21PM4.80m
3:52AM4.82m
Low Tide
3:51PM0.75m
4:20AM0.88m
4:35PM1.14m
5:03AM1.30m
5:22PM1.54m
5:51AM1.71m
6:16PM1.91m
6:48AM2.03m
7:21PM2.15m
7:57AM2.20m
8:37PM2.21m
9:10AM2.18m
9:47PM2.07m
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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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