The Harbour Surf Break

Lat Long: 57.14° N 2.06° W

The Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Harbour sea temperature is
14.1°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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSW swell with 64 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Harbour this week:

The most powerful waves expected at The Harbour in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 4th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed afternoon, near gales from the NW by Fri morning).

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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0.3
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0.8
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NW
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SW
4
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NNE
8
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Energy kJ
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11
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9
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34
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40
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Wind (km/h)
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15
ESE
10
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15
NNW
5
SE
10
SSW
35
SSW
20
W
10
NNW
20
ESE
20
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20
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
25
SW
55
NW
35
WNW
20
WNW
30
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15
NNW
20
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High Tide
3:46PM4.17m
3:46AM4.41m
4:19PM4.14m
4:21AM4.37m
4:54PM4.05m
5:00AM4.25m
5:33PM3.91m
5:47AM4.07m
6:21PM3.73m
6:44AM3.83m
7:20PM3.54m
8:00AM3.61m
8:41PM3.42m
Low Tide
9:32PM0.88m
9:56AM0.57m
10:05PM0.90m
10:29AM0.67m
10:41PM0.98m
11:06AM0.85m
11:21PM1.13m
11:50AM1.12m
00:10AM1.34m
12:45PM1.45m
1:19AM1.56m
2:05PM1.74m
2:56AM1.65m
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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.

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