The Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be honest with you right off the bat. I've scanned the charts for The Harbour, and the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak. The swell window is just not lining up for us at all. There are some waves in the mix, but they're weak, disorganized, and mostly from the wrong direction. It's one of those stretches where the board stays in the car more often than not.

Looking at the start of the period on the 30th of August, it's flat out poor. We're talking about a weak 2ft NE swell with a short 6-second period. The energy is next to nothing at 19. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is right about normal for this time of year. No real drama there, just no surf either.

There is a bit of a pulse trying to show itself on Tuesday the 1st of September. The wind swings offshore from the SSW, but the swell doesn't come with it. It's a no-go. Then again on Thursday the 3rd, we get more clean offshore conditions, but there's absolutely nothing in the water. It’s a tease.

Finally, on Friday the 4th of September, we see the only real swell of the first week. The size comes up to 4ft from the NW, with the energy climbing to 61. It's cross-offshore and clean, but the period is a short 4 seconds, so it's going to be soft and a bit crumbly. There's a chance for a few grovelly ones, but the Harbour needs a bit more oomph and a better angle to really light up. This is the only half-decent option, but it’s not the standout we’re looking for.

After that, it's mostly flat with a few tiny, poor slops sneaking in. We get a few days of clean, even glassy conditions around the 9th, 10th and 12th of September, but the swell is basically non-existent. It’s a long stretch of nothing much.

The one and only real standout in this whole 16-day window looks to be on Sunday morning, the 13th of September. It's glassy calm, with a little 2ft south swell and a slightly longer 6-second period. The combined energy is still only 15, so it's not going to be pumping. But, with the winds dead off, that little clean slop might just be surfable and fun on the right board. It's the only time a “glassy” wind state lines up with any kind of wave height. It won't be big, but it could be clean.

The following Monday the 14th, the wind goes onshore again and the little swell is gone. Honestly, if you have a kite, that strong NW wind on Friday the 4th might be more interesting than paddling out. Otherwise, save your energy. The second week is a ghost town for surf. I'll be keeping an eye on it, but for now, it’s a long stretch of flatness.

Rusty.

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