Surf Forecasts:
Harlyn surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, N swell with 111 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Harlyn this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Harlyn in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. 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 | 4AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Harlyn over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the Harlyn surf forecast for the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it's a quiet stretch for this spot. We're looking at a long run of tiny, weak waves, and the first real chance of something surfable is a long way off.
The first few days are a write-off. From Wednesday the 15th right through to Friday the 24th, we're seeing nothing but flat, poor conditions. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 2ft, and the energy is pathetic, barely registering on the scale. The only thing worth noting is a glassy morning on Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd, but with waves that small, it's still a lake. You'd be better off finding a swimming pool.
Now, a glimmer of hope. On Saturday the 25th of July, the swell finally shows some signs of life. We get a jump to 5ft from the NNW, with combined energy hitting 245 (moderate). That's a proper lump of water for Harlyn. The problem? The wind is cross-on, so it's going to be a bit choppy. For a sheltered spot like this, that's a bit of a bummer. Still, it's the biggest pulse of the whole forecast. The period is short at 6 seconds, so it's windswell, not the cleanest lines, but for a beach break, it might just offer some fun, punchy waves. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
The next day, Sunday the 26th, the swell drops back to 3ft, but the wind switches to a cross-off, which cleans things up nicely. That could be a sneaky good session if you're not fussy about size. The pulse is fading fast though.
After that, we're back to tiny waves and flatness for the rest of the month. Wednesday the 30th has a morning of offshore wind, but the swell is a measly 0.6ft. Not worth getting wet for.
So, the standout here is not a classic. It's a one-day spike. Saturday the 25th of July is the only day with a real swell of 5ft, but that cross-on wind will make it a battle. If you're desperate, you might get a few, but it's not a lock. The Sunday the 26th, with the clean cross-off wind and a smaller 3ft swell, could be the more pleasant session of the two. Given the lack of consistency and that Harlyn is inconsistent anyway, this is a pretty normal quiet spell for the area. Don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, light winds from the E by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 9 | W 9 | N 5 | N 5 | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 5 |
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 kJ | 15 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 36 | 28 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 49 | 97 | 69 | 75 | 72 | 19 | 16 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:34AM6.58m | 6:56PM6.95m | 7:21AM6.68m | 7:43PM7.04m | 8:07AM6.63m | 8:28PM6.94m | 8:52AM6.45m | 9:12PM6.68m | 9:35AM6.16m | 9:56PM6.29m | 10:19AM5.80m | 10:41PM5.83m | 11:06AM5.41m | 11:30PM5.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:53PM0.27m | 1:23AM0.06m | 1:40PM0.17m | 2:09AM0.06m | 2:24PM0.23m | 2:54AM0.21m | 3:08PM0.43m | 3:37AM0.50m | 3:51PM0.75m | 4:20AM0.88m | 4:35PM1.14m | 5:03AM1.30m | 5:22PM1.54m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | W 8 | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | N 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 |
| kJ | 13 | 7 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 36 | 28 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 12 | 23 | 26 | 18 | 34 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 6 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | W 10 | SW 19 | W 19 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 15 | 14 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 33 | 33 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SW 5 | — | W 21 | — | W 10 | — | WNW 12 | W 8 | W 18 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 4 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | 9 | — | 2 | — | 13 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 5 | N 4 | — | — | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | — | N 5 | N 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 12 | 12 | — | — | 13 | 15 | 20 | 49 | 97 | 69 | 75 | 72 | — | 16 | 32 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 48 | 281 | 72 | 45 | 7 | 70 | 1197 | 386 | 386 | 552 | 42 | 390 | 302 | 42 | 387 | 387 | 400 | 70 | 20 | 2 |
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