
Surf Forecasts:
The Harbour surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ESE swell with 292 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s 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 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
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 what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, it’s a lean stretch. We’ve got a lot of flat days and weak, choppy conditions to work through. The first real surfable day doesn’t pop up until the 5th of August, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about. There’s a long gap of nothing from the start of the forecast with no surf on offer until that Wednesday. So, manage your expectations.
The only spot we’ve got to look at is The Harbour (beach/groyne). It’s a fairly consistent break, but that doesn’t mean much when the swell is this quiet.
Let’s walk through it. The 3rd of August (Monday) shows tiny 1 ft to 2 ft waves from the SE and ESE, with periods around 4 seconds. That’s weak, short-period windswell with combined energy of just 5 to 12 – real weak. The wind is cross or cross-on, so it’s not clean.
We get a brief spike on the 4th of August (Tuesday) with 5 ft swell from the ESE/E, but the period is still short at 7 seconds, and the wind is onshore and cross-on, blowing at 12 to 16 mph. The combined energy jumps to 292, but with that wind, it’s going to be a messy, blown-out mess. Not one for the paddle.
The 5th of August (Wednesday morning) is the first time I’d even consider it. Swell drops to 5 ft from the E, period 6 seconds, with a light cross-shore wind from the SE at 6 mph. It’s still poor surf conditions, but by the afternoon you get a 5 ft swell from the ENE with a light cross-offshore breeze, and the comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s the best we’ve got. Combined energy is 145 (moderate), but it’s marginal.
After that, it’s back to flat or tiny, weak waves for the rest of the run. The 10th of August (Monday) shows a glassy morning with a tiny 2 ft swell, but it’s got a period of only 3 seconds – barely a ripple. The 12th of August (Wednesday) offers a 3 ft swell from the NE with an 8-second period, glassy conditions in the morning, but the combined energy is only 67. It’s clean, but tiny.
Honestly, the standout window is the 5th of August, specifically the afternoon. That 5 ft swell from the ENE with light cross-offshore wind is the closest we get to a decent wave. It’s not big, it’s not long-period, but it’s the only call. Expect crowds are possible, as it’s the only game in town.
The water temp is about 58°F, which is normal for this time of year, so a decent 4/3 wetsuit is the go.
For the rest of the 16 days, there’s a long gap of very poor to no surf after the 5th, with a few tiny, messy days scattered in. It’s a quiet period, but forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 4 | N 9 | S 4 | N 8 | N 8 | SE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 175 | 292 | 261 | 171 | 171 | 145 | 51 | 33 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 4:16PM3.95m | 4:12AM4.22m | 4:50PM3.92m | 4:46AM4.18m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:59PM1.07m | 10:26AM0.71m | 10:32PM1.09m | 11:00AM0.75m | 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 | ||||||||
5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 9 | S 4 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | E 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 117 | 292 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 51 | 14 | 4 | 75 | 61 | 42 | 43 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 7 | N 8 | — | N 8 | N 6 | — | — | N 9 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | E 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | — | — |
2 | 4 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 7 | 10 | 5 | — | 18 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | — | NE 5 | NNE 5 | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 |
6 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 12 | 175 | — | 261 | 171 | 171 | 145 | — | 33 | 23 | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 749 | 768 | 208 | 196 | 179 | 58 | 180 | 201 | 184 | 182 | 240 | 128 | 100 | 0 | 180 | 643 | 505 | 86 | 58 | 60 | 60 |
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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.











