
Surf Forecasts:
The Harbour surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, E swell with 74 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 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 what the ocean's got cookin' for us at The Harbour. Gotta be straight with ya, this one's a bit of a tough love situation for the next couple of weeks.
Lookin' at the whole picture, it's a flat spell with a very, very long wait. We're staring down a gap of nearly a week and a half before anything even worth paddling out for shows up. Most of this period is a total write-off for a decent wave.
We kick things off on Wednesday the 5th of August. There's a tiny bit of energy, but honestly, it's barely a ripple. A 2ft swell out of the ESE with a short, weak period of 6 seconds and weak energy (59). It's a scratchy, poor surf day and not worth your time. The wind is a messy cross-off at 9 mph, but the wave just isn't there. This pattern of flat or tiny, poor quality surf drags on through the entire first week and into the second.
You'll see a few days with clean conditions, like Friday the 7th with moderate offshore wind, and Saturday the 8th with a strong breeze, but there's zero swell. It's just a glassy lake out there. Sunday the 9th is the same story – offshore wind, small 2ft swell from the SE, but the energy is still too weak (30). This pattern of clean flatness or weak, messy dribble continues right through the week.
Now, here's where it gets interesting, but you gotta be patient. The standout is shaping up for Wednesday the 12th of August. We finally see a pulse of energy arrive. The afternoon brings a 5ft swell from the SSE with a modest period of 6 seconds and moderate energy (185). It's still not a groundswell by any means, but it's the biggest reading in the whole forecast. The wind is a clean cross-off at 12 mph, which will keep the surface decent. This will be a proper beach break churn, good for an intermediate crew. Not for beginners, though – that 5ft is pushy.
Thursday the 13th should still have some fun leftovers. A 5ft swell from the SE in the morning with moderate energy (163) and the same clean cross-off wind. This is your second best bet, but the Wednesday afternoon is the one to circle on the calendar.
After that brief burst, it's back to small, weak, and messy. Friday the 14th is a write-off, and Saturday the 15th is back to flat again. The final few days of the outlook on the 19th show a little bump (4ft from the NE), but it's cross-shore wind, and the quality isn't there.
So, to sum it up: The Harbour is going to be a quiet lake for the first 11 days. Your one true chance for a decent session is the afternoon of Wednesday the 12th and maybe the morning of the 13th. It's a long-range call, so keep an eye on the sky, but that's the only window that's got any teeth at all.
Stay tuned, and keep your stick close.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed night, light winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat morning, light winds from the N by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 6 | S 5 | N 4 | NW 4 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | S 5 | NE 7 | NE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SSW 4 | NE 3 | NNE 11 | N 10 | N 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
37 | 21 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:09AM3.98m | 6:53PM3.64m | 7:02AM3.82m | 7:51PM3.51m | 8:10AM3.65m | 9:03PM3.43m | 9:35AM3.57m | 10:23PM3.48m | 11:01AM3.64m | 11:35PM3.65m | 12:14PM3.83m | 00:35AM3.90m | 1:14PM4.05m | 1:27AM4.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:20PM1.01m | 00:36AM1.39m | 1:14PM1.23m | 1:39AM1.55m | 2:24PM1.46m | 3:02AM1.62m | 3:49PM1.58m | 4:32AM1.51m | 5:12PM1.53m | 5:50AM1.23m | 6:20PM1.36m | 6:52AM0.87m | 7:14PM1.16m | ||||||||
5:11 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | 1 | 11 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SSW 4 | NE 3 | NNE 11 | N 10 | N 10 |
37 | 21 | 13 | 206 | 192 | 130 | 76 | 48 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 30 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 19 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 7 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 8 | E 6 | S 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
22 | 13 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | ENE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | N 8 | N 9 | — | — | — |
11 | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 5 | N 4 | NW 4 | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | S 3 |
5 | 47 | 31 | 9 | — | — | 5 | 17 | 12 | 100 | 95 | 65 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 945 | 1029 | 197 | 52 | 41 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 181 | 165 | 1 | 357 | 171 | 171 | 171 | 171 | 179 | 179 | 182 | 60 |
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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.











