Surf Forecasts:
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, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSE swell with 123 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (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 | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Harbour over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the forecast for The Harbour. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks. The Harbour is a beach and groyne setup, and it's exposed to the swell, but honestly, there’s nothing worth paddling out for in this 16-day window.
We’re starting on Monday, 10th August, and it’s all poor surf conditions from the get-go. The first few days are a total write-off. Monday morning has a weak 1ft swell from the NNW with a period of only 3 seconds – that’s just wind chop – and it’s cross-shore wind. The combined energy is a measly 5 (weak). Afternoon is even worse. Tuesday and Wednesday are the same story: no real swell, or just tiny slop, despite the wind being clean. The first sign of any real height comes Wednesday morning, 12th August, with a 4ft swell from the SE, period 6 seconds, but the combined energy is only 94 (still weak). The wind is cross-off, but the surf is still considered poor. That’s the story all the way through the 25th of August.
Every single day is marked as "poor surf conditions". There is no standout. The swell heights barely nudge past 4ft, and when they do, there’s no quality. The swell period is always short, between 2 and 7 seconds, so it’s weak, mushy, and lacks any punch. The combined energy never gets into the moderate range; it’s all two-digit or single-digit numbers. The wind is often cross, cross-on, or variable, and even when it’s glassy, like on Tuesday morning, 18th August, the swell is still only 2ft. It’s just not happening.
Basically, there’s a 16-day gap with no surf on offer. It’s a dead run. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this is a rough patch. With the energy so low and the wind not cooperating, this wave setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer if you’re desperate to get on the water. Hang in there, the forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | N 3 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 |
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 kJ | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 113 | 109 | 64 | 39 | 32 | 54 | 51 | 36 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:14PM3.83m | 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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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | NNE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 10 | 19 | 30 | 44 | 40 | 55 | 113 | 11 | 64 | 39 | 32 | 54 | 51 | 36 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 21 | 26 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | N 10 | NNE 9 | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 9 | NE 4 | SE 6 | NE 6 | E 5 | N 9 | N 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 8 | 17 | — | — | 25 | 19 | — | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 21 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | — | N 10 | N 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | N 3 | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | SE 6 | — | NE 4 | SW 4 | N 4 | — | — | NNE 5 | — | S 2 | S 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 109 | — | — | 31 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 13 | — | 1 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 285 | 294 | 41 | 60 | 183 | 52 | 152 | 180 | 1 | 180 | 180 | 1 | 3 | 225 | 621 | 633 | 225 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 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).
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