Surf Forecasts:
The Harbour surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 103 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with SE 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Harbour in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Harbour over the next 16 days.
Alright, this is Rusty, and I've got the outlook for The Harbour. Let's be straight with you, it's not looking great. We've got a 16-day window here, but honestly, the surf is pretty much missing in action for the first week and a half. We're looking at a long stretch of flat or near-flat conditions before anything with a bit of punch shows up.
The first solid recommendation doesn't appear until Monday, July 20th, so we have a long gap of tiny waves before that. The water temp is sitting at about 56°F, which is pretty average for this time of year.
Alright, let's get into what little we have.
Saturday, July 11th through Sunday, July 19th is a write-off. We're dealing with waves under 3ft for days on end, mostly from the NE with terrible, short-period energy. The combined energy readings are pitiful, often under 100, just squeaking up to 276 on the 19th but with fresh cross-onshore winds making a mess of it. Not worth paddling out.
The only real window where things might get interesting is Monday, July 20th. We've got a pulse of swell arriving in the morning, pushing about 7ft from the NE with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 815, which is moderate and the best we'll see. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the NNW, not perfect, but manageable. This is marginal at best though. It's still the standout of the whole period, mainly because everything else is so poor. This size might be a bit much for the groms and beginners.
After that pulse, it fades fast. Tuesday the 21st drops back to about 4ft, and we're back to tiny, weak slop through the rest of the week and into the next. The wind does go offshore from the SW on the 23rd, but with only 0.3ft of swell, it's flat.
So, to be honest, there are no good options here. The Harbour is a beach and groyne setup, and with these small, onshore-affected swells, it's just not offering anything. If you're desperate for a wave on the 20th, you might find something, but keep your expectations low. It's one of those stretches where you're better off checking the forecast again in a few days.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
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 kJ | 2 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 34 | 62 | 55 | 82 | 76 | 40 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 24 | 59 | 100 | 85 | 75 | 33 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 11:06AM3.72m | 11:47PM3.71m | 12:15PM3.88m | 00:44AM3.90m | 1:16PM4.06m | 1:36AM4.11m | 2:12PM4.21m | 2:25AM4.30m | 3:04PM4.29m | 3:12AM4.42m | 3:53PM4.28m | 3:57AM4.45m | 4:40PM4.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:19PM1.23m | 5:51AM1.20m | 6:23PM1.14m | 6:54AM0.91m | 7:19PM1.03m | 7:50AM0.62m | 8:11PM0.93m | 8:41AM0.39m | 8:59PM0.88m | 9:30AM0.26m | 9:44PM0.88m | 10:17AM0.26m | 10:27PM0.95m | ||||||||
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 | 4:28 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | NE 5 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 34 | 62 | 55 | — | 47 | 26 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 24 | 1 | 100 | 85 | 75 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | NNE 4 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 82 | 76 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 59 | 2 | — | 6 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 225 | 16 | 16 | 240 | 1 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 236 | 225 | 559 | 321 | 16 | 16 | 795 | 618 |
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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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