
Surf Forecasts:
The Harbour surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SSW swell with 229 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SSE 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Harbour over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks at The Harbour (beach/groyne). Mate, I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim run. There’s a big gap of nothing worthwhile at the start. The first hint of any rideable swell doesn’t show up until Monday morning, the 7th of September, and even then, the conditions are poor. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year at 57°.
The whole 16-day window is a struggle. The first few days are a write-off with tiny, weak swell and strong winds. From Saturday the 5th through Sunday the 6th, you’re looking at flat, choppy nothing. Then Monday the 7th brings a small pulse: a 3ft to 3ft SSE swell, period a short 6 seconds, so it’s weak and won’t have much punch. The wind is offshore (SW/SSW), which is good, but it’s a fresh breeze, making it hard work. The combined energy is only 61 to 85 (weak) – nothing to get excited about.
Tuesday the 8th is the best of a bad lot, but it’s still not great. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SSW, still a short 6-second period, but the combined energy hits 229 (moderate). The wind is a strong offshore from the SW in the morning, which will clean it up, but that strong breeze (25 mph) will make it a battle to paddle into. This is really only for the experts. The Harbour is a beach/groyne setup, and with that strong wind and short-period swell, it might honestly be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The afternoon sees the wind swing cross-offshore, still strong.
The rest of the week is a total letdown. Wednesday the 9th is blown out by strong cross-shore winds, and the swell is a messy 4ft from the north. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th drop back to tiny dribbles (1ft to 2ft) with no energy. The following weekend (12th and 13th) is almost flat again, with onshore or cross winds.
There’s a glimmer of something on Monday the 14th of September – a 3ft SSW swell with a 6-second period, and a light offshore wind (SW) in the morning. Energy is still weak at 55, but it’ll be clean. Still, it’s tiny.
The second week is a dead zone. From Tuesday the 15th right through to Saturday the 20th, it’s mostly flat or tiny slop with no energy. The only real highlight is a glassy, flat morning on Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th. That’s it.
Honestly, the only day that might be worth a look is Tuesday the 8th of September, early, for the experienced crew who can handle a strong offshore wind and a bit of size. For everyone else, it’s a long, blank run. It’s not unusual for this area to go quiet, but it’s still a bummer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | N 5 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 |
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2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 85 | 0 | 229 | 205 | 6 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:51PM4.23m | 1:56AM4.45m | 2:30PM4.30m | 2:35AM4.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:56AM1.65m | 3:46PM1.84m | 4:36AM1.47m | 5:14PM1.70m | 5:50AM1.13m | 6:15PM1.46m | 6:44AM0.78m | 7:01PM1.21m | 7:28AM0.50m | 7:41PM0.99m | 8:08AM0.34m | 8:18PM0.84m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:38 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | SSE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | — | SSW 5 | SW 5 | — | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | S 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 |
13 | 13 | 21 | 13 | 15 | 61 | 14 | 6 | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | — | 51 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNW 3 |
2 | 1 | — | — | — | 15 | 14 | 6 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | NNE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | — | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SW 4 | SSE 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | WNW 4 | N 5 | N 7 | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | SW 4 | — | WSW 3 |
1 | — | 68 | 94 | 111 | 17 | 85 | 113 | 229 | 205 | 45 | 72 | 156 | — | — | 13 | 21 | 7 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 302 | 60 | 180 | 188 | 551 | 185 | 743 | 704 | 688 | 637 | 484 | 744 | 197 | 77 | 171 | 188 | 182 | 179 | 825 | 484 |
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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.










