Harlyn Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.54° N 5.00° W

Harlyn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Harlyn sea temperature is
16.9° C
1.4° 

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


Harlyn surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with 149 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Harlyn in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 11th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 11th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 9th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


Alright, Rusty here again, switching to imperial. Looking at Harlyn, it’s the same story. A real quiet spell.

From Wednesday, July 8th, right through to the end of the month, the surf is flat. The swell is tiny, mostly 1ft to 3ft, but the wind is never right. It’s cross-on or onshore every day, with moderate to fresh breezes kicking up chop. The combined energy numbers are weak, barely hitting the triple digits in the early part of the window before dropping to nothing. The water is at 62°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s not much help.

Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th offer a little bump in swell direction from the WNW, but it’s still under 3ft with short, weak periods around 9 to 10 seconds. The wind stays light but cross-on, so it’s just messy.

The only real pulse is a long way off. On Wednesday, July 23rd, the data shows a chunky 7ft to 8ft pulse from the WSW and W. The combined energy jumps to 550 and then a massive 1093, meaning there’s serious power. The wind is a strong cross-off breeze (up to 28 mph), which should keep the faces clean. But the period is only 8 to 9 seconds, so it’s going to be a lumpy, short-period groundswell. At that size, over 8ft, it’s expert-only. And at a beach break, that long-period groundswell will likely be too straight and closing out. Still, for a spot that’s been dead quiet for weeks, that’s the only honest pulse of energy. It’s a promising but less certain call that far out.

The rest of the month is a write-off. Ten straight days from mid-July where the swell barely registers, with combined energy dropping into the teens and twenties. The wind is all over the place, but nothing good. This is just one of those stretches where the forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Wednesday
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Thursday
9
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
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0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
10
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WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
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NNW
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NNE
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0.9
NNE
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0.9
NNE
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0.9
NNE
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0.8
N
6
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WSW
18
0.3
W
11
0.4
W
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
87
118
123
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149
110
127
95
52
67
68
119
62
52
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48
44
31
21
31
Wind (km/h)
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NW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
N
20
N
15
NNE
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NNE
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N
10
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NNW
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SE
20
ENE
20
E
30
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ENE
25
ESE
30
E
35
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25
ESE
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:47AM5.35m
00:14AM5.48m
12:50PM5.29m
1:22AM5.41m
2:01PM5.36m
2:35AM5.50m
3:11PM5.59m
3:45AM5.73m
4:16PM5.95m
4:47AM6.05m
5:14PM6.35m
5:43AM6.36m
6:07PM6.71m
Low Tide
6:01PM1.56m
6:38AM1.50m
7:08PM1.62m
7:47AM1.52m
8:22PM1.53m
9:00AM1.39m
9:35PM1.28m
10:08AM1.13m
10:42PM0.91m
11:09AM0.80m
11:40PM0.54m
12:03PM0.49m
00:33AM0.23m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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