Harlyn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. We’re looking at Harlyn for the next 16 days, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a mixed bag with a lot of waiting. The water temp is sitting around 65°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for the start of September, so at least the water’s pleasant.

The first few days are a write-off. We’ve got poor conditions through Tuesday, Wednesday, and into Thursday morning. Winds are cross-off or offshore, but the swell is weak and messy. The real kicker is the wind strength – it’s blowing 19 mph from the SSW on Wednesday morning, which is offshore but just too strong for it to be fun. There’s a little bump on Thursday afternoon with 6 ft of swell from the W, but the wind is cross, and the combined energy is only 447, so it’s weak. I wouldn’t paddle out for that.

The first real standout is the Saturday morning, the 5th of September. We’ve got glassy conditions with a light easterly breeze, almost no wind. The swell is a modest 4 ft from the W with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is 238. It’s not big, but it’ll be clean. Perfect for a beginner session, which is good because Harlyn is a beginner-friendly spot. Keep in mind, it’s inconsistent here, so don’t expect a pumping lineup.

The next good window is Monday the 7th. The morning shows 6 ft of W swell with a 12-second period, which is a nice long-period groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 1013, which is moderate to strong. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SW at 12 mph. This is the best on offer in the first week. The only downside is that Harlyn is a sheltered spot, so this swell might not wrap in perfectly, but it’s worth a look. The swell is over 5 ft, so it’s maybe a bit much for absolute beginners, but fine for most.

After that, things get messy again. Tuesday the 8th has a big 10 ft swell from the W, but the wind is fresh and cross, and the wave comment is poor. That’s a no-go. The whole second week is a washout until we get to the 14th of September.

Monday the 14th afternoon shows some promise. The swell is 6 ft from the W, with an 8-second period, so it’s windswell, not groundswell. The combined energy is 435, which is moderate. The wind is light and cross-off from the E at 6 mph, and the wave comment says expected good surf conditions. This is the standout of the second week, but it’s a week and a half away, so take it with a grain of salt.

The next day, Tuesday the 15th morning, has 6 ft of W swell with a 10-second period and a moderate offshore wind from the SSW at 12 mph. The energy is 693, which is solid. Could be a good session, but again, it’s long-range.

Overall, the best bet is the Monday morning and Saturday morning of the first week. The second week is a waiting game. The crowds are often at Harlyn, so expect some company on the good days.

Rusty

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