Surf Forecasts:
The Harbour surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NE swell with 79 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Harbour this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Harbour in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Harbour over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s talk about The Harbour. Honestly, the outlook over the next 16 days is pretty flat. There’s a big gap of about a week and a half where there’s nothing worth waxing up for.
It’s a beach and groyne spot, exposed to the swell, and the waves are tiny for a long run. Sunday the 12th starts with a weak 2ft ENE swell, period a short 6 seconds, and a light onshore breeze that’s killing it. The combined energy is only 17 – that’s weak as dishwater. That pattern sticks: Monday the 13th gives us a 3ft NE swell at 7 seconds, still onshore, energy at 54, but still no good. Tuesday and Wednesday stay small, under 2ft. The first week is a total washout.
Water temp on the 12th is 57°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Nothing major, just a note.
The only half-decent window comes Thursday the 23rd – that’s 11 days out, so keep it on the radar. The morning has a 4ft north swell with a short 5-second period, but the wind is offshore from the southwest. Energy is still moderate at 81. It’s called surfable but very ordinary, and I’d agree. That afternoon improves a little: the swell goes to 5ft from the north, period still 6 seconds, wind light offshore from the south-southwest, and energy hits a moderate 168. That’s the best of the whole period. It’s not a standout, but if you need a session, that Thursday afternoon is your shot. The 5ft is okay for intermediates, not too big.
After that, Friday the 24th drops back to nothing – 0.7ft and onshore again.
So, bottom line: sit tight for the first week and a half. Thursday the 23rd offers a couple of clean, offshore windows, but the swell is short-period and ordinary. For beginners, the 5ft might be a bit much, but intermediates could manage. This is a long-range call, so it’s promising but less certain. For the rest… maybe it’s time to fix the fins on your board.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 17 | 25 | 59 | 54 | 79 | 47 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 4:42AM4.40m | 5:25PM4.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:02AM0.38m | 11:09PM1.07m | ||||||||
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 | 4:28 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:47 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 5 | NNE 5 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 17 | 25 | 59 | 54 | — | 47 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | — | E 5 | — | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | NNE 6 | — | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | N 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 180 | 225 | 16 | 16 | 299 | 3 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 233 | 225 | 559 | 559 | 615 | 618 | 804 | 745 | 795 | 559 | 182 |
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