Surf Forecasts:
The Harbour surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 185 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with ESE 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 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
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 happening at The Harbour over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, you’re looking at a long, dry spell. Honestly, there’s a proper stretch of nothing here. From Friday the 21st of August all the way through to Wednesday the 2nd of September, the surf is just not on. The Harbour is going to be flat, messy, or just plain ugly. You’ll see a few tiny 0.7ft to 1ft bumps, but with cross-shore and onshore winds, it’s not worth paddling out for. The wind is fresh and strong at times, especially around the 28th with 22 to 25 mph southerlies, but those waves are still only 4ft and so short-period they’re just lumpy. The water temperature sits around 58°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real sign of life arrives on the Wednesday morning of the 2nd of September. We’ve got a 5ft swell pushing in from the SSE, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 274, which is moderate but noticeable. The wind is a slight air from the south – clean, glassy stuff. The Harbour is a beach/groyne setup, so with that swell direction matching the optimum SE, it’ll be working. This is your standout, but it’s not a monster. It’s a fun, surfable day for intermediates. The afternoon drops a little to 4ft, still clean, but the energy drops to 122. The swell is a bit short-period, so expect it to be a bit bouncy and shorey, but it’s the best you’ll get.
After that, it’s back to flat and forgettable. Thursday the 3rd is tiny, and Friday the 4th through to Saturday the 5th of September is just no good – small, weak, and choppy. The whole run fizzles out.
If you’re keen, that Wednesday the 2nd of September morning is your only real window. It’s clean, it’s got a little push, and the harbour will be quiet. Don’t expect anything else in this 16-day window.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NW 3 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | S 3 | S 3 | NNE 7 | SE 4 | NE 7 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 88 | 82 | 106 | 86 | 51 | 30 | 87 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:58PM3.24m | 9:50AM3.20m | 10:16PM3.28m | 11:08AM3.27m | 11:23PM3.43m | 12:09PM3.42m | 00:16AM3.62m | 12:57PM3.61m | 00:59AM3.83m | 1:36PM3.78m | 1:35AM4.02m | 2:10PM3.94m | 2:08AM4.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:22PM1.90m | 3:08AM1.94m | 3:46PM2.01m | 4:50AM1.86m | 5:09PM1.96m | 6:00AM1.64m | 6:07PM1.79m | 6:45AM1.39m | 6:48PM1.60m | 7:21AM1.15m | 7:24PM1.39m | 7:53AM0.93m | 7:57PM1.20m | ||||||||
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 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 4 |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | N 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 262 | 194 | 186 | 111 | 67 | 42 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 88 | 82 | 106 | 86 | 51 | 30 | 87 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | ENE 5 | ESE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 19 | 59 | 31 | 25 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | N 11 | N 10 | SSE 5 | N 9 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 243 | 223 | 436 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 22 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 100 | 52 | 52 | 41 | 130 | 130 | 60 | 171 | 179 | 180 | 180 | 201 | 236 | 128 | 184 | 127 | 86 | 64 | 307 | 710 |
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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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