
Surf Forecasts:
The Harbour surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSE swell with 109 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Harbour in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Harbour over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Gotta be honest with you: the next two weeks at The Harbour are looking grim. We've got a serious flat spell on our hands, so don't get too excited.
We're starting off with zero surf this Saturday. On Sunday the 9th, we scrape up a tiny 0.3ft bump with a 3-second energy reading, but it's not worth the effort. The wind is offshore early, which is nice, but there's no swell behind it.
The start of next week is just as bad. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are basically flat, with cross-shore chop ruining any clean surface. We're looking at a solid 4-5 day stretch of nothing. It's a tough one.
Things get a little more interesting by Wednesday the 12th. We see the swell finally start to fill in, with waves around 4ft to 4ft from the SSE. The energy is still weak to moderate, reading at 91 to 106. The wind is cross-offshore from the SSW, which should keep things reasonably clean. Still marginal, but at least there's something to look at. Thursday keeps that small pulse going with 3ft waves, but it's nothing special.
Then we slip back into another poor spell. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are onshore and messy, with the swell dropping back to knee-high dribble. The winds are all wrong, and the conditions are just not inviting.
Now, there is a tiny light at the end of the tunnel. Sunday the 16th, we finally see some better potential. The swell jumps up to 3ft with a more promising 8-second period, and the energy reading hits a moderate 132. The highlight is the glassy conditions on Sunday morning. It's not big, but with the wind going glassy, it might be the only clean wave we see all week. It's a small window, but if you're keen, that's your best bet. We'll see a bit more of the same on Monday the 17th with 3ft waves, but the winds are a little more on it.
After that, we're back into the wilderness. From the 18th through the 23rd, it's tiny, weak, and mostly blown out. In fact, the last couple of days look totally flat again. This is a long, drawn-out dry spell for The Harbour. It's a beach/groyne setup, so when it's small and weak like this, there's just not much to work with. Unless you're a kite surfer, maybe, but for a paddle, it's a no-go.
So, to sum it up: the only real standouts in this entire 16-day window are the early morning sessions on the 16th and maybe the 17th. Keep your expectations real low and your patience high. A few days of glassy conditions with no swell is better than onshore junk, but it's still not surfing. We'll see if the forecasts change, but for now, it's a waiting game.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | NE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | NNW 3 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 5 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 91 | 106 | 85 | 58 | 43 | 18 | 13 | 32 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:23PM3.48m | 11:01AM3.64m | 11:35PM3.65m | 12:14PM3.83m | 00:35AM3.90m | 1:14PM4.05m | 1:27AM4.17m | 2:06PM4.22m | 2:13AM4.39m | 2:51PM4.31m | 2:56AM4.53m | 3:33PM4.31m | 3:36AM4.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:32AM1.51m | 5:12PM1.53m | 5:50AM1.23m | 6:20PM1.36m | 6:52AM0.87m | 7:14PM1.16m | 7:43AM0.54m | 8:00PM0.97m | 8:29AM0.31m | 8:41PM0.84m | 9:11AM0.20m | 9:21PM0.79m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | N 8 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | N 7 | N 3 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 5 | SE 6 | NNE 8 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 5 |
8 | 7 | 1 | 42 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 42 | 64 | 44 | 25 | 91 | 11 | 85 | 58 | 43 | 18 | 13 | 32 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | NE 8 | N 8 | S 4 | SSE 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 11 | N 10 | N 9 | SE 5 |
2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 17 | — | — | 26 | 20 | — | 5 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 12 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 12 | — | — | N 9 | N 9 |
— | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SW 4 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | SSE 2 | SSE 4 | S 6 | — | SSE 6 | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | — | — | N 3 |
34 | 45 | 45 | 16 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 11 | 30 | — | 106 | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 357 | 343 | 3 | 357 | 357 | 285 | 294 | 41 | 61 | 61 | 22 | 152 | 171 | 0 | 181 | 196 | 179 | 184 | 559 | 321 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Harbour 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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