Surf Forecasts:
The Harbour surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSE swell with 103 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (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 Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM. 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Harbour over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. I've had a look at what's on the table for The Harbour over the next couple of weeks, and honestly, it's a tough one.
We're looking at a long, dry spell here. The first surfable wave doesn't even show up on the radar until Tuesday morning, September 8th, and even then, it's a sorry sight. The pattern is grim: a whole lot of nothing, or close to nothing, for the first several days. From the 8th through to the 12th, the swell is either completely absent or so tiny and weak it's not worth a paddle. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, but that's about the only thing that's slightly above par.
The first real kick of activity comes on Thursday the 17th. That morning we see a 2ft swell from the south, with a period of 5 seconds. It's a small, weak, short-period swell, with a combined energy of just 21. It's not going to get the heart racing, but it's a start. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze, so conditions will be clean. Still, with that short period, the waves will be a bit fat and lacking punch.
The pick of the bunch, if you can call it that, looks like Saturday the 19th. The afternoon session shows a 2ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 4 seconds. Yeah, it's still tiny and junky, but the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, making for clean conditions. The combined energy is a paltry 11. It's not a standout by any stretch, but it's the best of a very bad bunch. The Harbour is a beach and groyne setup, so it can handle a bit of swell, but 2ft is really just for a longboard or a foamie.
Don't even think about the 20th or 21st. The 20th morning is glassy but flat, and the 21st is just more of the same. The 22nd and 23rd tease with 0.7ft swells, but with onshore or cross-onshore winds, it's just going to be messy.
For a solid week, from the 13th to the 19th, the swell is almost non-existent. The combined energy figures are mostly in the single digits or zero. It's a proper blank run. The Harbour is a fairly consistent spot, so this is a lean period. The only saving grace is that the wind is often favorable, keeping the surface clean, but there's just no water moving to make it worthwhile.
If you're desperate, Saturday the 19th afternoon is the one to look at, but keep your expectations on the floor. Otherwise, it's a two-week wait for nothing much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 5 | N 5 | NNW 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | S 4 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | S 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 47 | 78 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 32 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 12:13PM3.87m | 00:25AM3.98m | 1:07PM4.08m | 1:13AM4.25m | 1:51PM4.23m | 1:56AM4.45m | 2:30PM4.30m | 2:35AM4.55m | 3:06PM4.30m | 3:12AM4.55m | 3:40PM4.23m | 3:48AM4.45m | 4:12PM4.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:15PM1.46m | 6:44AM0.78m | 7:01PM1.21m | 7:28AM0.50m | 7:41PM0.99m | 8:08AM0.34m | 8:18PM0.84m | 8:46AM0.31m | 8:54PM0.76m | 9:22AM0.40m | 9:29PM0.79m | 9:56AM0.59m | 10:03PM0.90m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 8 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | S 5 | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | N 10 | N 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 |
| kJ | 1 | 47 | — | — | 10 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 103 | 32 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 53 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 8 | S 5 | — | NNE 6 | N 8 | N 9 | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | S 3 | N 17 | N 16 | N 15 | N 15 | SSE 5 | N 14 | NE 4 | NE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | — | 8 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 15 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | W 4 | N 5 | NNW 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | WSW 4 | — | SSW 4 | SW 3 | S 4 | S 6 | WSW 4 | N 3 | — | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | 117 | 9 | 78 | 19 | — | 6 | 10 | 92 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 22 | 139 | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | 12 | 18 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 637 | 1530 | 487 | 130 | 179 | 60 | 183 | 182 | 0 | 632 | 632 | 181 | 188 | 179 | 551 | 172 | 171 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 179 |
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