The Harbour Surf Break

Lat Long: 57.14° N 2.06° W

The Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Harbour sea temperature is
13.9° C
0.2° 

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 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSE swell with 106 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM. 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 12th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 12th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 12th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 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 – this is a tough one. The Harbour is the only spot on the cards for the next 16 days, and the news is not good. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with nothing rideable.

The forecast kicks off Monday the 10th of August with zero surf and a moderate cross-shore breeze. That sets the tone. Tuesday the 11th is flat, too. Wednesday the 12th finally sees a pulse of swell – about 4ft from the SSE, but it’s a short-period 6-second wind swell. The combined energy is weak (106), and the wind is a cross-off, so it’s clean, but the waves will be chopped and weak. Water temp is 57°, which is about normal for this time of year.

That little blip is gone by Thursday the 13th. You get a glassy morning with 3ft from the SE and a combined energy of only 40. It’s barely moving. This is beginner-level stuff at best, and even then, it’s not worth paddling out for. That pattern of tiny, weak swell – 1ft, 2ft, 2ft – carries on through the weekend with clean conditions, but it’s barely a ripple. The period never gets above 6 seconds, so there’s no power.

From Sunday the 16th afternoon, we go completely flat again. A total blank. Monday the 17th, Tuesday the 18th, Wednesday the 19th – nothing. The combined energy drops to zero, 9, then 1. It’s dead. The wind is clean, but there’s no swell to work with.

Thursday the 20th gives a tiny 2ft glassy morning, but it’s a 4-second period – just wind chop. The combined energy is a pathetic 11. Not worth getting wet.

The final week looks even worse. Friday the 21st is flat with a fresh breeze, Saturday the 22nd has a 3ft SE swell but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore, creating lumpy, messy conditions. Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th are near-flat again. The very last day, Tuesday the 25th, shows a 0.3ft swell from the NE with a longer period of 8 seconds, but it’s glassy. Combined energy of 3. That’s a whisper.

There is no standout session here. Nothing. The Harbour is a beach/groyne setup exposed to the SE, but the swell simply never shows up with any size or power. The best you could hope for is Wednesday the 12th morning if you’re desperate for a small, clean wave, but even then, it’s poor quality. Honestly, with these tiny waves and the strong cross-shore winds on the 22nd, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

We’ve got a 16-day window with a gap of flat days from the 16th through the 19th, and then another flat spell from the 21st onwards. It’s a tough run, but that’s the way it goes sometimes. Forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
00:35AM3.90m
1:14PM4.05m
1:27AM4.17m
2:06PM4.22m
2:13AM4.39m
2:51PM4.31m
2:56AM4.53m
3:33PM4.31m
3:36AM4.56m
4:12PM4.22m
4:16AM4.49m
4:50PM4.07m
Low Tide
6:20PM1.36m
6:52AM0.87m
7:14PM1.16m
7:43AM0.54m
8:00PM0.97m
8:29AM0.31m
8:41PM0.84m
9:11AM0.20m
9:21PM0.79m
9:52AM0.24m
9:59PM0.82m
10:31AM0.41m
10:36PM0.94m
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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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