The Harbour Surf Break

Lat Long: 57.14° N 2.06° W

The Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Harbour sea temperature is
12.3° C
0.3° 

The Harbour surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Harbour surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NE swell with 86 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 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Harbour over the next 16 days.


Alright, let me tell you how it’s looking out there for The Harbour. I’ve gone through the charts, and to be straight up with you, it’s been a quiet stretch and it’s going to stay that way for a while.

We’re looking at a long, dry spell before anything worthwhile shows up. From Tuesday the 7th right through to Friday the 17th, it’s mostly flat or tiny, with poor conditions and not a single recommendation. You’ll see a few days where the swell tries to push above 2 ft, but the energy is weak – we’re talking combined swell energy values barely scratching 60 (like 60 on Saturday the 12th), and most days it’s under 20. Winds are messy, onshore or cross-onshore a lot of the time, and that period is short, around 4 to 8 seconds. That’s just windswell junk, not the kind of stuff you paddle out for.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 18th. The swell starts to build, hitting 5 ft on Saturday morning with 7-second period from the NE, and the combined energy jumps to 255 (moderate wave energy). But here’s the catch – the wind is a cross-onshore from the north at 12 mph, creating a choppy mess. By Saturday afternoon, the swell pushes to 7 ft with a longer 9-second period and energy at 649 (strong wave energy), but it’s onshore and labeled marginal. That’s not for beginners – 7 ft NE swell is pushing expert territory, especially with that onshore wind.

Now, Sunday the 19th is where it gets interesting. Early morning we’ve got a 4 ft NE swell with a 9-second period and combined energy at 249 (moderate). The wind swings to a light offshore from the SSW at 6 mph, and the water’s clean. That’s the standout in this whole window. The Harbour is a beach/groyne setup, so that long-period NE groundswell might break a little straight on the beach, but with offshore wind, expect some clean, lined-up waves. It’s a little on the smaller side for experts but solid for intermediates.

After Sunday afternoon, the swell drops back down fast. By Monday the 20th it’s back to 2 ft, and the rest of the forecast fizzles out again into poor conditions, with cross-onshore winds and tiny energy.

Water temp? Hard to say much – most of the data is blank, but the one reading from Tuesday afternoon shows 54°F with a -0.5°F anomaly, so that’s about average for July.

So, bottom line: you’re waiting until Sunday the 19th. That morning session with the 4 ft NE swell and offshore SSW wind is the pick. Everything else is small, choppy, or flat. If you’re a kiter, that Saturday afternoon blow with 7 ft and onshore wind might be more your thing, but for paddle surfing, it’s a long wait.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
7:35PM3.50m
7:33AM3.70m
8:34PM3.46m
8:37AM3.63m
9:39PM3.47m
9:51AM3.63m
10:45PM3.55m
11:06AM3.72m
11:47PM3.71m
12:15PM3.88m
00:44AM3.90m
1:16PM4.06m
1:36AM4.11m
Low Tide
1:14AM1.52m
1:54PM1.16m
2:18AM1.57m
3:00PM1.24m
3:29AM1.55m
4:09PM1.27m
4:42AM1.43m
5:19PM1.23m
5:51AM1.20m
6:23PM1.14m
6:54AM0.91m
7:19PM1.03m
7:50AM0.62m
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Information about the The Harbour Surf forecast

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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