The Harbour Surf Break

Lat Long: 57.14° N 2.06° W

The Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Harbour sea temperature is
13.7° C
0.4° 

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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSW swell with 71 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for The Harbour over the next couple of weeks. I’ve gotta be straight with you – it’s looking pretty bleak. We’re staring down a long, empty run here.

From now, right through until the end of the month, there’s just nothing doing. The swell energy is either non-existent or so weak it’s not worth paddling out for. We’re talking a combined energy of 0 to 3 for most of the first week. Thursday the 24th offers a tiny 0.7ft from the ENE, but that’s got a period of just 5 seconds and the score reflects what we’d all feel – poor surf. The weekend is the same story, with onshore or cross-shore winds chopping up what little bump there is. By Sunday the 26th, it’s flat. All signs point to a drought.

We finally see a little pulse of energy rolling in on the morning of Saturday the 2nd of August. A 4ft swell from the North, with a clean, fresh offshore wind from the SW. That’s a nice combo for The Harbour, which needs a bit of SW wind. The swell period is only 5 seconds though, so it’ll be a bit weak and bumpy, not a proper groundswell. The wave energy reading of 57 confirms it’s still pretty weak overall. It’s the best of a poor bunch, but don’t get too excited.

After that, it fades away again into tiny leftovers and more flat spells for the rest of the outlook. For the first time in a while, there’s no standout day to pin your hopes on. The overall energy is so low that if you’re desperate, a longboard and a prayer might get you a knee-high slide on the Saturday morning of the 2nd, but that’s about it. It’s a classic case of the sea just not cooperating. Wind is often offshore later in the period, but we need the swell to make it count. Keep an eye on the charts; it never stays this poor forever.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue morning).

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.5
SSE
4
0.2
ENE
5
0.5
S
4
0.9
SSW
4
1.1
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
5
0.3
NNE
8
0.5
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.3
N
11
0.2
S
3
0.2
N
10
0.6
S
4
0.7
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4
0.7
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4
0.6
S
4
0.6
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
5
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Energy kJ
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10
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9
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71
9
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1
0
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0
23
55
23
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
20
SE
5
NNW
10
SW
5
NNW
25
SSW
30
W
25
NW
10
NW
25
NW
25
NNW
10
W
10
S
5
SW
15
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30
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10
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High Tide
9:11AM3.40m
9:52PM3.30m
10:24AM3.33m
10:56PM3.36m
11:32AM3.36m
11:53PM3.49m
12:29PM3.46m
00:41AM3.66m
1:16PM3.59m
1:22AM3.83m
1:57PM3.72m
1:59AM3.98m
2:34PM3.83m
2:34AM4.11m
Low Tide
3:18PM1.65m
3:50AM1.82m
4:27PM1.75m
5:11AM1.75m
5:33PM1.73m
6:15AM1.58m
6:25PM1.65m
7:02AM1.38m
7:07PM1.52m
7:42AM1.18m
7:45PM1.38m
8:17AM1.00m
8:20PM1.25m
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9:39
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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.

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