
Surf Forecasts:
Harlyn surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Harlyn this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Harlyn in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Harlyn over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on offer around Harlyn. It’s a quiet stretch ahead, so don’t get your hopes too high, but there are a couple of moments that might just get you wet.
Right now, the first few days are a write-off. We’re looking at a poor run from Wednesday the 22nd right through to the end of July. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross, and the water is a touch warmer than normal at 64°, which is a bit unusual for this time of year but nothing crazy. The combined swell energy is weak, sitting in the 70s and 80s (73 on Wednesday morning, 76 on Thursday morning). It’s just not doing anything.
We then hit a gap of several days with no real surf to speak of. The swell tries to pick up a little around Sunday the 26th, with a 7ft swell from the west-northwest and a period of 7 seconds, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph, and the combined energy jumps to 426 (moderate wave energy). That’s a decent amount of water moving, but it’s going to be lumpy and messy—more of a kite session, to be honest, than a paddle surf.
The first real flicker of hope comes on Thursday morning the 30th. The swell drops to 3ft from the west, period 8 seconds, and the wind turns light cross-offshore from the west-southwest. The combined energy is 84 (weak), but the conditions are clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Still, it’s the first time you’ll get a clean wave, even if it’s small.
The standout, if you can call it that, is Sunday morning the 2nd of August. The swell is 5ft from the west, period 8 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the south-southwest at 9 mph. The combined energy is 264 (moderate), and the conditions are clean. That’s the best on offer in the whole 16-day window. It’s not a monster, but it’s rideable, and it’ll be clean. Keep in mind, Harlyn is a sheltered, beginner-friendly spot, so this 5ft swell with offshore wind should give some nice, clean lines. Crowds are often around here, so expect company.
Monday morning the 3rd of August also looks passable, with 4ft from the west-southwest, offshore wind from the south at 16 mph, and combined energy of 157 (moderate). Clean again, but similar size.
After that, it fades out. The 4th and 5th of August have some energy (380 on Tuesday morning, 216 on Wednesday morning), but the conditions are either cross-offshore or just ordinary. By the 6th of August, the swell drops to 2ft and it’s back to weak energy.
So, bottom line: there’s a long dry spell, a few messy days, and then a short window around the 2nd and 3rd of August where it might just be worth a look. Not a classic, but it’s something.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun morning, light winds from the N by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 |
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52 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 30 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 66 | 247 | 426 | 411 | 223 | 173 | 56 | 76 | 55 | 54 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:58AM5.06m | 00:26AM4.96m | 12:59PM4.79m | 1:34AM4.70m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:16PM1.91m | 6:48AM2.03m | 7:21PM2.15m | 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 | ||||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 6 | W 9 | N 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 11 | — | — | W 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 |
16 | 15 | 14 | 54 | 13 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 5 | — | — | 5 | 223 | 173 | 56 | 76 | 55 | 54 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 15 | SW 14 | W 9 | SW 14 | W 8 | N 5 | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | — | W 12 | W 11 |
5 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 7 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | W 14 |
— | — | — | 8 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 6 | — | N 6 | — | NNW 4 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | N 5 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | W 5 |
52 | 52 | 52 | — | 30 | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 66 | 247 | 426 | 411 | 11 | — | 23 | — | — | — | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 262 | 551 | 390 | 2 | 531 | 498 | 417 | 403 | 391 | 391 | 521 | 245 | 895 | 42 | 1 | 391 | 50 | 57 | 74 | 57 | |
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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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