Surf Forecasts:
The Harbour surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SSW swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Harbour this week:
The surf forecast for The Harbour over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Harbour in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Harbour over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for The Harbour. To be brutally honest, it’s a tough stretch ahead. The Harbour is a beach and groyne setup, exposed to the south-east, and it needs a decent swell from that direction to get going. We’ve got a long, dry spell to start with – from now until the end of the first week of September, there’s just nothing doing. Flat spells are a part of life here, and this is a proper one.
The first real pulse of energy shows up on Monday morning, the 7th of September. We’re looking at a 3 ft SSE swell, with a short period of 6 seconds. That’s a weak, local wind swell, and the combined energy is only 80 – not enough to get excited about. The wind is offshore from the SW, which is a bonus and will keep it clean, but the quality just isn’t there. The water temp is about 57°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
Things get a little more interesting on Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. The swell pushes up to 6 ft from the SSW, still with that short 6-second period. The combined energy jumps to 230, so there’s a bit more push. It’s still offshore from the SW, so it’ll be clean. But 6 ft on a short period can be a bit of a handful and a bit dumpy. It’s probably the best on offer, but it’s still only a marginal call.
After that Tuesday morning window, it all fades away again. Wednesday the 9th is back to tiny, tiny waves, and the rest of the week into the second week is just flat or with near-flat, poor conditions. There’s a bit of a wobble on the 10th with a 2 ft NE swell, but it’s weak and the wind is messy. Honestly, for the whole 16-day period, there’s nothing that qualifies as a proper standout. The Monday morning and Tuesday morning of the 7th and 8th are the only times you’d even get wet, and even then, it’s a low-expectation paddle.
For the surfer looking for quality, there’s nothing here. The break is inconsistent at the best of times, and this forecast is a classic example of a quiet spell. Best to keep an eye on the charts for a change.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SE 5 | NE 10 | SE 7 | SSW 5 | NNE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 5 | NNW 4 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | S 5 |
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 kJ | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 115 | 0 | 230 | 165 | 23 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 36 | 34 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:20PM3.54m | 8:00AM3.61m | 8:41PM3.42m | 9:37AM3.53m | 10:11PM3.48m | 11:05AM3.65m | 11:26PM3.70m | 12:13PM3.87m | 00:25AM3.98m | 1:07PM4.08m | 1:13AM4.25m | 1:51PM4.23m | 1:56AM4.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:45PM1.45m | 1:19AM1.56m | 2:05PM1.74m | 2:56AM1.65m | 3:46PM1.84m | 4:36AM1.47m | 5:14PM1.70m | 5:50AM1.13m | 6:15PM1.46m | 6:44AM0.78m | 7:01PM1.21m | 7:28AM0.50m | 7:41PM0.99m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | SSE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | S 6 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | S 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 21 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 80 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 38 | 39 | 29 | 36 | 34 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | NE 10 | N 4 | SSW 5 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | N 8 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | — | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 21 | — | — | — | 15 | 14 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 22 | 3 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 8 | SE 7 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 | SW 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | — | S 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | W 3 | WNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | S 3 | SSE 5 | SW 5 |
| kJ | 24 | 41 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 87 | 94 | 111 | — | 115 | 92 | 230 | 165 | 5 | 16 | 16 | — | 8 | 29 | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 183 | 688 | 632 | 551 | 297 | 60 | 183 | 188 | 292 | 0 | 181 | 627 | 1202 | 688 | 742 | 404 | 152 | 58 | 183 | 772 | 641 |
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The above surf forecast table for The Harbour provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Harbour can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Harbour 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 (The Harbour) 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).
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