
Surf Forecasts:
The Harbour surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ESE swell with 214 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with E 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Harbour in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Harbour over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for The Harbour over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with ya – it’s a tough stretch. The first few days are a write-off. Monday the 3rd of August is flat with a side of light rain, and that theme pretty much carries on. Tuesday the 4th sees a bit of a bump, with a 4 ft swell from the ESE, but the wind is howling cross-on at 19 mph, making it a lumpy, choppy mess. The combined wave energy is a moderate 116, but it’s just not clean. Wednesday the 5th offers a tiny bit of hope in the morning – a clean 2 ft swell from the NE with a light cross-off breeze from the SSW at 6 mph. The energy is weak at 53, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see for a while. That afternoon, forget it, a storm risk and a 1 ft dribbler.
Thursday through to the following Tuesday are a real dead zone. Windswell and tiny waves, with the odd glassy moment but nothing worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting around 58° – about average for the time of year, so no worries there.
Now, we finally get a sniff of something on Thursday the 13th of August. The morning brings a 3 ft groundswell from the SSE, period of 6 seconds, with a clean offshore wind from the SW at 6 mph. The swell energy is a weak 63, but it’s clean and the harbour will have some shape. The afternoon gets a bit more size at 3 ft from the SE, though the wind goes light cross-shore, so it’ll be a little bumpy. It ain’t a standout by any stretch, but it’s the best of a bad lot.
Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are small and clean, with some offshore and glassy conditions on Saturday afternoon. The swell is only 1 ft to 2 ft, so you’ll be on a longboard or a foiler. The energy is weak, maxing out at 31.
The real highlight, if you can call it that, is Saturday the 15th afternoon. Clean, glassy, 2 ft from the ESE. It’s tiny, but it’s gonna be the most pleasant surf of the whole period. The Harbour is a beach/groyne setup, fairly consistent, and the optimum swell is from the SE. This ESE swell is close enough. Crowds are possible, so grab a window.
The following Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th stay small and clean, with nothing breaking 3 ft. The energy never gets above 68. The last few days into Tuesday the 18th flatten out again.
So, the honest truth? There’s no big swell, no standout day. The only real window for a clean, rideable wave is the Thursday morning the 13th, and the Saturday afternoon the 15th. If you’re desperate, go for that Saturday glass-off. The rest is a long dry spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the NW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | SE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 6 | NE 6 | ESE 6 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | S 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | SSW 5 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSW 5 | S 5 | N 4 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 8 | 116 | 214 | 136 | 33 | 6 | 71 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 5:26PM3.85m | 5:25AM4.10m | 6:06PM3.76m | 6:09AM3.98m | 6:53PM3.64m | 7:02AM3.82m | 7:51PM3.51m | 8:10AM3.65m | 9:03PM3.43m | 9:35AM3.57m | 10:23PM3.48m | 11:01AM3.64m | 11:35PM3.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:08PM1.15m | 11:36AM0.85m | 11:48PM1.25m | 12:20PM1.01m | 00:36AM1.39m | 1:14PM1.23m | 1:39AM1.55m | 2:24PM1.46m | 3:02AM1.62m | 3:49PM1.58m | 4:32AM1.51m | 5:12PM1.53m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | E 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | S 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 9 | N 8 | S 5 | SSW 4 |
7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 136 | 33 | 31 | 13 | 176 | 176 | 165 | 100 | 74 | 34 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | NE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 7 | N 8 | SE 5 | N 11 |
— | — | 7 | 18 | 7 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | SE 5 |
— | — | — | — | 5 | 11 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | — | S 4 | SSW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | N 4 |
3 | 8 | 116 | 214 | — | 3 | 49 | 71 | 9 | — | — | 4 | 13 | 33 | 91 | 70 | 33 | 19 | 24 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 182 | 184 | 234 | 131 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 484 | 130 | 101 | 41 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 179 | 527 | 357 | 302 | 285 | 58 |
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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).
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.











