Surf Forecasts:
The Harbour surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, NE swell with 35 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 0.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Harbour over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this straight – the 16-day window for The Harbour is a total washout. There’s no real surf to get excited about, not a single session that’s worth paddling out for. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this kind of blank run stings, but it happens. Forecasts can change, so don’t write it off forever, but for now, you’re looking at a long stretch of flat, choppy, and messy conditions.
The first record kicks off on Monday, July 20th, with a tiny 3ft swell from the NE at a weak 7 seconds. Combined energy is a measly 69 – barely enough to push a ripple. Wind is cross-on from the NNW at 9 mph, making it choppy. Water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about average for the time of year. It’s a poor surf conditions call, and that’s the story for the rest of the week.
The whole week from July 20th through to the 25th is a mix of flat spells and tiny, weak swell. The only bit of wind relief comes on Thursday, July 23rd morning, when a light 6 mph SSW offshore breeze cleans things up, but there’s no swell to ride – just a 2ft, 6-second NE wind bump with energy at 16. That’s not surf, that’s a lake ripple.
From July 26th right through to August 4th, it’s almost all zeros for wave height. The wind is all over the place – cross-shore, cross-on, and occasionally offshore – but without any swell, it’s just a flat, clean ocean. Not a single standout. The best you can say is that on July 31st afternoon, it goes glassy with a 3 mph ESE breeze, but there’s still no wave to ride.
The only tiny pulse shows up on August 4th Tuesday morning, with a 1ft SE swell at 4 seconds, energy of 3, and a 19 mph WNW cross-offshore wind. That’s a messy, weak windswell, not worth the drive.
So, honestly? Don’t bother. This is a dead run for The Harbour. The water’s average temp, the swell is non-existent, and the wind’s only good for kite surfing if you’ve got a big kite. I’ll be waiting for the next forecast update, hoping for a change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | E 6 | E 5 | N 4 | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | S 5 | N 4 | NNW 3 | N 4 | N 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 64 | 35 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:57PM3.61m | 7:02AM3.81m | 7:48PM3.44m | 8:01AM3.57m | 8:47PM3.32m | 9:11AM3.40m | 9:52PM3.30m | 10:24AM3.33m | 10:56PM3.36m | 11:32AM3.36m | 11:53PM3.49m | 12:29PM3.46m | 00:41AM3.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:32PM0.87m | 00:38AM1.42m | 1:21PM1.17m | 1:30AM1.61m | 2:15PM1.44m | 2:34AM1.76m | 3:18PM1.65m | 3:50AM1.82m | 4:27PM1.75m | 5:11AM1.75m | 5:33PM1.73m | 6:15AM1.58m | 6:25PM1.65m | ||||||||
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 | 4:41 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 7 | S 5 | — | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | 64 | 35 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | — | 7 | 9 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | — | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NE 6 | N 7 | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | N 11 | N 11 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SW 4 | S 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | — | N 4 | NNW 3 | N 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 19 | — | 15 | 7 | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 101 | 1530 | 234 | 716 | 814 | 234 | 152 | 404 | 201 | 60 | 1530 | 357 | 357 | 1355 | 357 | 172 | 1286 | 484 | 495 | 172 | 180 |
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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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