Surf Forecasts:
The Harbour surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SE swell with 94 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Harbour over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. The Harbour is a beach and groyne setup that’s exposed to swell from the SE, but this forecast is a tough one. There’s a massive gap at the start with basically nothing rideable, and it stays that way for a long stretch. The first hint of any surf doesn’t show up until Saturday the 12th, and even then, it’s tiny and weak. The water temp is about 54°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Sunday the 13th into Monday morning, with a little 2ft swell from the NE. The period is short at 7 seconds, so it’s weak windswell – the combined energy is only hitting 45 (moderate energy). It’s clean and clear but the wind is onshore, so it’s going to be a bit bumpy. Not a standout, just something to scratch the itch.
Honestly, the best of a pretty average run is the morning of Sunday the 19th. The swell is from the ESE at 2ft with a 6-second period, and while the wind is cross-onshore early, it cleans right up by the afternoon and goes glassy. That’s your moment. The combined energy is 45 (moderate), but with the glassy conditions, it’ll be the most fun you’ll have all outlook. The swell direction from the ESE isn’t the optimum SE, but it’s workable.
The rest of the window is a mix of tiny waves, onshore winds, and poor conditions. The harbour just doesn’t have the juice. There’s a couple of days toward the end of the month, the 23rd and 24th, where it gets glassy again, but the swell is tiny and inconsistent. It’s a long, quiet stretch. If you’re a kiter, the days with stronger cross-onshore winds and a bit of chop might be more interesting than paddle surfing.
So, for the surfers, Sunday the 19th morning into the glassy afternoon is your best shot. It’s not a classic, but it’s clean and small. The rest of the 16 days are mostly a write-off. Keep your eyes peeled, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SE 2 | SSE 3 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | E 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 27 | 62 | 44 | 43 | 25 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:04PM4.29m | 3:12AM4.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:41AM0.39m | 8:59PM0.88m | ||||||||
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 | 4:24 | — | — | 4:26 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | E 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 11 | 64 | 48 | 31 | 29 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 21 | 27 | 62 | 44 | 43 | 25 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | E 8 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | NE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SE 2 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | E 4 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 61 | 58 | 60 | 225 | 172 | 182 | 180 | 179 | 180 | 182 | 3 | 182 | 307 | 152 | 180 | 182 | 180 | 182 | 236 | 303 |
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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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