The Harbour Surf Break

Lat Long: 57.14° N 2.06° W

The Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Harbour sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.4° 

The Harbour surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Harbour surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 5s period, N swell with 136 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with NE 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 05) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 5th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 5th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 6th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 5s

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 on the cards for the Harbour stretch.

Honestly, the next 16 days are a real mixed bag, and mostly a quiet one for The Harbour. We’ve got a long, dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for right through the first week and a bit. There’s a glimmer of hope right at the tail end, but you’ll need some patience.

We start off Wednesday the 5th with a tiny 2ft easterly swell and a short 6-second period, but the wind is offshore and it’s clean. The combined energy is weak (48), and the water temp is sitting at 58°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. It’s not really surfable though, just too small and weak. That sets the tone for a while. Thursday the 6th through to Saturday the 9th of August is pretty much a write-off. We get some cross-shore winds and very little to no swell. The odd 0.3ft to 3ft bump shows up, but the conditions are just ordinary – windswell with short periods, and the energy is barely there. Sunday the 9th morning has a 3ft swell from the southeast at 6 seconds, but it’s only pulling 75 energy. It’s surfable, but it’s just ordinary.

The whole of the following week, from Monday the 10th through to Sunday the 16th, is a flat spell. There’s basically nothing on the charts. The wind is messy, mostly cross or cross-on, and the combined energy values are in the single digits or zero. It’s a proper lull.

Now, here’s the standout, and it’s a long-range one so keep your fingers crossed. Monday the 17th of August looks promising. The morning brings a 6ft swell from the east-southeast with a 6-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 244 – that’s moderate and solid. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, making it clean. The afternoon sees a 6ft east swell, energy at 303. This is the best on offer by a long shot. The Harbour is a beach/groyne setup, so with that swell size it’s getting into intermediate territory, but it’s not too big for most. The long lull before it means it might not be super consistent, but when it arrives, it’ll be the only game in town.

The week after that, Tuesday the 18th to Thursday the 20th, we’re back to small, weak, and choppy. The swell drops right back to 2ft or less, and the wind turns cross-shore again. Not worth the walk.

So, bottom line: don’t hold your breath for the next week and a half. The only real chance to get wet is on Monday the 17th. Mark it in the calendar, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the sky.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat morning, calm by Sat night).

Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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NNW
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High Tide
6:53PM3.64m
7:02AM3.82m
7:51PM3.51m
8:10AM3.65m
9:03PM3.43m
9:35AM3.57m
10:23PM3.48m
11:01AM3.64m
11:35PM3.65m
12:14PM3.83m
00:35AM3.90m
1:14PM4.05m
1:27AM4.17m
Low Tide
12:20PM1.01m
00:36AM1.39m
1:14PM1.23m
1:39AM1.55m
2:24PM1.46m
3:02AM1.62m
3:49PM1.58m
4:32AM1.51m
5:12PM1.53m
5:50AM1.23m
6:20PM1.36m
6:52AM0.87m
7:14PM1.16m
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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.

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