The Harbour Surf Break

Lat Long: 57.14° N 2.06° W

The Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Harbour sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.7° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with 155 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (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 Monday (Sep 07) at 4AM. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 7th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 7th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 8th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—looking at the next couple of weeks for The Harbour, it’s a bit of a rough patch. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak surf, and the wind is going to mess with things more than a few times. It’s not a total write-off, but you’re going to have to pick your moments carefully.

We start this Saturday, September 5th, with tiny surf. We're talking 1ft and a weak 5-second period. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze, so it’s clean, but there’s just nothing to ride. The energy is almost non-existent, a measly 4 in the combined energy. It’s a skunk session if you’re not a log.

The Harbour (Big Island) is where we’re at. Water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year. Don't expect any tropical warmth.

Sunday and Monday don't get any better. Sunday is a complete blank, flat as a lake. Monday brings a little pulse, but it’s still under 3ft. The morning has a clean offshore wind with 3ft, but the period is only 6 seconds, so it’s going to be crumbly. The afternoon wind picks up to a strong 25 mph offshore, though. That’s going to make it a real battle to get out and make it nearly impossible to paddle into anything. The energy is still weak at 63.

Tuesday, September 8th, is the first real glimmer of hope. The swell builds to 5ft with a 6-second period from the SSW. It’s not huge, but the energy jumps to a moderate 155. Morning looks the best with a fresh offshore wind keeping it clean. This is probably the pick of the first week, but it's still not a standout day—just the best of a bad lot. Afternoon turns cross-off and it drops off.

The rest of the week just fades away. We're looking at days of tiny, weak waves, often less than 2ft, with a mix of cross-shore winds chopping it up. There’s a glassy moment Thursday afternoon, but there’s zero swell to go with it. It’s a frustrating stretch.

The following week—from the 15th to the 20th—is more of the same. The surf stays small and weak. There’s a couple of mornings with clean offshore winds and ankle-biters, like Tuesday the 15th with 2ft. But the energy is nearly zero. It’s a lot of nothing, with periods of messy, cross-shore winds later in the week. Honestly, for this spot, this is a pretty typical run of flat, quiet conditions.

For a few days in there, the wave quality is so poor, and the wind so strong, that if you’ve got a kite, that might be the more interesting option than a surfboard. Especially when that strong breeze kicks up on the 16th.

So, the bottom line: The Harbour is going through a long lull. There's no big swell on the horizon, and the only real window to get wet is Tuesday morning, September 8th. But even that is only a so-so day. Keep your expectations low, and maybe look for other things to do for the next couple of weeks.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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20
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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25
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High Tide
8:41PM3.42m
9:37AM3.53m
10:11PM3.48m
11:05AM3.65m
11:26PM3.70m
12:13PM3.87m
00:25AM3.98m
1:07PM4.08m
1:13AM4.25m
1:51PM4.23m
1:56AM4.45m
2:30PM4.30m
2:35AM4.55m
Low Tide
2:05PM1.74m
2:56AM1.65m
3:46PM1.84m
4:36AM1.47m
5:14PM1.70m
5:50AM1.13m
6:15PM1.46m
6:44AM0.78m
7:01PM1.21m
7:28AM0.50m
7:41PM0.99m
8:08AM0.34m
8:18PM0.84m
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Scotland - East Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near The Harbour, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - East Coast, consider staying in Aberdeen which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - East Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Charlestown which is 6 km (4 miles) away, Peterhead, Montrose and Fraserburgh.

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