The Harbour Surf Break

Lat Long: 57.14° N 2.06° W

The Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Harbour sea temperature is
12.3° C
0.3° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s period, NE swell with 26 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 0.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 12th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 7s

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


Right, Rusty here again. Let’s size this up in feet and miles per hour.

We’re looking at a real slow start at The Harbour. From Wednesday the 8th right through to Thursday the 16th, the ocean is mostly flat. Tiny waves – maybe a foot or foot and a half – with short periods and weak energy. And the wind is on you more often than not. That’s over a week of nothing worth paddling for.

The first real sign of life comes on Friday the 17th. There’s a bump of 4ft NE swell with an 8-second period, and the combined energy hits 208 – that’s moderate. Wind is light cross-off from the N in the morning, so it could clean up a little. That morning is your best bet by a long shot. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year. Crowds can show up, so keep an eye on the lineup.

After that morning, it drops back down. Saturday the 18th gets trashed by strong WNW winds blowing 28 mph, and the rest of the run into the third week is small and messy. No other highlights.

So if you’re waiting for a wave, Friday the 17th morning is the one to aim for. It’s not epic, but after all that flatness, it’s the most you’ll see.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
7
0.5
S
4
0.3
SSE
4
0.6
NNE
10
0.2
S
3
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
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9
0.6
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4
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6
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6
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Energy kJ
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12
5
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8
26
22
17
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18
10
7
4
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
15
ESE
5
NNW
10
S
15
SE
5
NNW
10
E
20
N
20
N
15
NNE
15
ENE
15
NNW
10
NNE
15
ENE
10
NW
10
NNE
10
E
5
NNW
5
ENE
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0
NNE
Wind State
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High Tide
7:33AM3.70m
8:34PM3.46m
8:37AM3.63m
9:39PM3.47m
9:51AM3.63m
10:45PM3.55m
11:06AM3.72m
11:47PM3.71m
12:15PM3.88m
00:44AM3.90m
1:16PM4.06m
1:36AM4.11m
2:12PM4.21m
2:25AM4.30m
Low Tide
1:54PM1.16m
2:18AM1.57m
3:00PM1.24m
3:29AM1.55m
4:09PM1.27m
4:42AM1.43m
5:19PM1.23m
5:51AM1.20m
6:23PM1.14m
6:54AM0.91m
7:19PM1.03m
7:50AM0.62m
8:11PM0.93m
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10:00
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Temp °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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