Surf Forecasts:
The Harbour surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with ESE 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 (Aug 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Harbour over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you about the Harbour. This isn’t a good news report. The Harbour (beach/groyne) is our only spot, and it’s looking like a long, dry spell with very little to offer.
The water temp is about 57°F, which is normal for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.
We’re looking at a big gap with no real surf. From Tuesday the 25th of August, the swell is tiny, under 2 feet, with short periods. The wind is a cross or cross-onshore breeze, and the water is choppy. The combined energy is weak, never reaching 100 (6 to 80). There’s nothing to recommend.
On Friday the 28th of August morning, we get a bump to 6 feet from the east, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 519 (moderate to strong). The problem is the wind is a moderate cross-shore at 16 mph, with rain. It’s a marginal call at best, and the afternoon is the same story, just with less energy.
Saturday the 29th of August morning is a tease. The swell drops to 2 feet from the east, but the wind goes light offshore from the WSW at 3 mph. It’s clean, but it’s so small and weak (combined energy of 65) that you’d be wasting your time.
From Sunday the 30th of August right through to the 6th of September, we are in a proper flat spell. The swell is a joke, mostly under 2 feet, with weak energy. There are gaps of several days with zero recommendations.
We get another pulse on Monday the 7th of September morning. The swell hits 5 feet from the southeast, with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is 163 (moderate). The wind is a near gale at 37 mph, cross-offshore. The afternoon gets even bigger, 7 feet from the southeast, period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is 894 (strong). But again, the wind is a near gale at 37 mph. This is not surfable for a paddle board. The combination of that big swell, strong wind, and a beach/groyne setup means the Harbour is going to be a washing machine, and honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The rest of the outlook into the 8th and 9th of September sees the swell dropping back to nothing, with a lot of wind. There are no standouts in this 16-day window. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a blank run for the Harbour.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | S 4 | S 5 | N 5 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 14 | 61 | 99 | 79 | 103 | 157 | 206 | 256 | 155 | 34 | 19 | 16 | 34 | 53 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 42 | 26 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:36PM3.78m | 1:35AM4.02m | 2:10PM3.94m | 2:08AM4.19m | 2:43PM4.06m | 2:40AM4.31m | 3:14PM4.14m | 3:12AM4.39m | 3:46PM4.17m | 3:46AM4.41m | 4:19PM4.14m | 4:21AM4.37m | 4:54PM4.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:21AM1.15m | 7:24PM1.39m | 7:53AM0.93m | 7:57PM1.20m | 8:24AM0.75m | 8:29PM1.04m | 8:54AM0.62m | 9:00PM0.93m | 9:25AM0.56m | 9:32PM0.88m | 9:56AM0.57m | 10:05PM0.90m | 10:29AM0.67m | 10:41PM0.98m | |||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | N 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | N 8 | NNE 7 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 14 | 1 | 99 | 79 | 103 | 157 | 206 | 256 | 155 | 34 | 19 | 16 | 34 | 53 | 16 | 33 | 18 | 9 | 42 | 13 | 74 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | SSE 6 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 17 | 75 | 17 | 26 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 20 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | ENE 9 | N 9 | SSW 4 | ESE 6 | N 9 | N 8 | N 6 | N 11 | NE 10 | SE 5 | NNE 9 | — | SW 4 | N 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 56 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 | — | 3 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 2 | NNE 3 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | S 5 | N 5 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | 16 | 78 | 26 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 299 | 299 | 3 | 180 | 180 | 16 | 130 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 235 | 196 | 208 | 1 | 193 | 301 | 726 | 196 | 3 | 60 | 61 |
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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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