Surf Forecasts:
The Harbour surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SE swell with 83 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with SE 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Harbour in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Harbour over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, let's have a look at what's on offer for The Harbour over the next few weeks.
To be straight with you, it's a tough stretch. The first two weeks are pretty much a write-off. We're looking at a long, dry spell from Saturday the 11th through until Friday the 24th of July. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, with short periods and a lot of onshore or cross-onshore wind. You'll see a few knee-high ripples, but nothing that's worth getting wet for. The combined energy barely cracks three digits, sitting in the weak range (2 to 83), so it's just flat and messy.
The water temperature at The Harbour is about 56°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Then, out of nowhere, Saturday the 25th of July looks like a real beast. The swell is predicted to jump to 13 ft from the ENE, with a period of 9 seconds and a massive combined energy of 2461. That's a lot of power. The wind is a light cross-shore, and the waves are described as having a slight cross-chop. But here's the thing – that is way too much water for this spot. The Harbour is a beach/groyne setup, and when it's over 8 ft, it's only for absolute experts. The guidance says it's too big for this break, so unless you're a charger with a big-wave gun, I'd give Saturday morning a miss. The afternoon cleans up a bit with a cross-offshore breeze, but it's still a massive 12 ft from the NE. For the average surfer, this is a look-don't-touch kind of day.
Sunday the 26th of July drops right back off to a tiny 2 ft with clean offshore winds, but the combined energy is right back down to 15. It's a one-day wonder, but a dangerous one.
Honestly, the standout here is a warning. That Saturday the 25th is not a beginner or intermediate session. If you're a local expert and you know the channel, maybe it's your day. For everyone else, keep an eye on the forecasts, because this is a long flat spell that might just break for a single, heavy day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 37 | 75 | 55 | 82 | 47 | 42 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 32 | 68 | 56 | 33 | 28 | 38 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:06AM3.72m | 11:47PM3.71m | 12:15PM3.88m | 00:44AM3.90m | 1:16PM4.06m | 1:36AM4.11m | 2:12PM4.21m | 2:25AM4.30m | 3:04PM4.29m | 3:12AM4.42m | 3:53PM4.28m | 3:57AM4.45m | 4:40PM4.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:19PM1.23m | 5:51AM1.20m | 6:23PM1.14m | 6:54AM0.91m | 7:19PM1.03m | 7:50AM0.62m | 8:11PM0.93m | 8:41AM0.39m | 8:59PM0.88m | 9:30AM0.26m | 9:44PM0.88m | 10:17AM0.26m | 10:27PM0.95m | ||||||||
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 | 4:28 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | SE 5 | NE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 37 | 75 | 55 | 1 | 47 | 27 | — | 7 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 32 | 68 | 56 | 33 | 28 | 38 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | E 4 | E 4 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | N 9 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 82 | — | 42 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 225 | 16 | 16 | 303 | 3 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 233 | 303 | 303 | 795 | 1 | 537 | 192 | 225 |
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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).
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