Surf Forecasts:
The Harbour surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SSE swell with 223 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with SE 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Harbour over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's look at what's cookin' at The Harbour for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I'm lookin' at this and it's a tough stretch. The Harbour is a beach and groyne setup, exposed to the south-east, and right now we've got a long, dry run ahead of us. There are 16 days on the table, but I can't in good conscience recommend a paddle for most of 'em. The first glimmer of something rideable doesn't even show until Monday the 7th of September, and even then it's a struggle. We've got a full four-day gap at the start with nothing worth paddling for.
Let's break it down. For the entire run, the swell's either tiny or completely absent. When we do get a pulse, like on Monday morning the 7th, the combined energy bumps up to a moderate 118, but the period is a short 7 seconds and it's coming from the SE which is more onshore than we'd like. The wind is light and cross, but the "poor surf conditions" tag tells the story—the quality just isn't there. Then on the 14th of September, Monday morning looks interesting. We get a glassy morning with the wind dropping to nothing and a little 2ft pulse from the S. The energy is only weak at 24, but you know what, glassy conditions are a huge positive. That might be the only real window for a fun, clean wave if you're desperate, but those tiny 5-second swells won't hold up for long.
The best of a bad lot is probably that Monday 14th of September morning. It's the only time you get that glassy surface and a tiny bit of motion. For the rest, the winds are too strong, or the swell's too small, or both. A lot of those strong winds and poor surf make this spot look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for the majority of the forecast.
So, here's the truth: The Harbour is looking bleak. This is one of those blank runs that happens in this area. We're not going to get any standouts. The consistency is just not there. Keep an eye on it, forecasts can change, but for the next two weeks, don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, near gales from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | NE 9 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | NNE 8 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 |
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 kJ | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 223 | 118 | 67 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 5:47AM4.07m | 6:21PM3.73m | 6:44AM3.83m | 7:20PM3.54m | 8:00AM3.61m | 8:41PM3.42m | 9:37AM3.53m | 10:11PM3.48m | 11:05AM3.65m | 11:26PM3.70m | 12:13PM3.87m | 00:25AM3.98m | 1:07PM4.08m | 1:13AM4.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:50AM1.12m | 00:10AM1.34m | 12:45PM1.45m | 1:19AM1.56m | 2:05PM1.74m | 2:56AM1.65m | 3:46PM1.84m | 4:36AM1.47m | 5:14PM1.70m | 5:50AM1.13m | 6:15PM1.46m | 6:44AM0.78m | 7:01PM1.21m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | SSW 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | N 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 13 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 32 | 23 | 31 | 163 | 118 | 67 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 94 | 94 | 66 | 35 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | N 10 | N 5 | — | — | NE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 5 | — | NNE 10 | — | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | SSW 4 | N 8 | SE 6 | — | — | N 10 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | 10 | — | 21 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 52 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | N 12 | N 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | WNW 3 | — | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | NW 2 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 |
| kJ | 17 | 9 | 24 | 57 | 49 | 24 | 2 | — | 9 | 55 | 87 | 223 | 10 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 305 | 58 | 179 | 559 | 688 | 537 | 343 | 171 | 182 | 171 | 183 | 61 | 18 | 201 | 559 | 1236 | 945 | 723 | 152 | 130 | 61 |
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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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