The Harbour Surf Break

Lat Long: 57.14° N 2.06° W

The Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Harbour sea temperature is
14.1°C
0.6° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with 322 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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 next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim run for The Harbour. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing worthwhile, so don’t rush to grab your board just yet.

The forecast kicks off with Friday afternoon, August 28th, and it’s a write-off. We’ve got a 5 ft swell from the ENE, but it’s a short period of 7 seconds with a fresh cross-shore wind of 22 mph. The water is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year, but the surface is a lumpy cross-chop. The combined energy is weak (285), and the whole setup is just ugly. Not a single wave worth paddling for.

Saturday the 29th is a bit smaller, dropping to 3 ft, but still with a messy cross-shore wind. The swell is short and weak (104 energy). Sunday the 30th sees the swell shrink to 2 ft from the NE, with a period of only 6 seconds. The wind swings light for the afternoon, but there’s next to no energy (19). Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September are the same story – tiny, weak, and mostly cross-shore or onshore. The water temp anomaly is normal, but that’s small comfort.

From Wednesday the 2nd of September right through to Saturday the 5th, we’ve got a flat spell. The guidance shows zero swell energy for a solid four days. The Harbour is a beach/groyne setup, so it’s not unusual to see a blank run like this when the swell windows are closed. The winds are clean or offshore at times, but there’s simply nothing to ride.

Sunday the 6th of September is a big fat zero too, with strong offshore winds from the SW at 25 mph. The swell is absent. Monday the 7th of September finally shows a pulse of life: by Monday afternoon, a 6 ft swell from the SE arrives with a 6-second period and a moderate offshore wind. The combined energy jumps to 263, which is moderate, but it’s still a marginal forecast with questionable tide conditions. The 6 ft is a bit much for beginners, but okay for intermediates. The offshore wind should clean it up, but it’s short period, so the waves will be a bit lumpy and close together.

Tuesday the 8th of September is the only real standout in this whole outlook. The morning brings a solid 8 ft swell from the south, with an 8-second period and a moderate cross-offshore wind. The combined energy hits 600, which is strong, and the conditions are clean. This is a big swell – over 8 ft, so it’s expert territory only. The south swell direction is not ideal for The Harbour, which prefers an optimum SE, but with that much energy and clean wind, it might still produce some wedgy, powerful waves. The afternoon stays big (7 ft) but the wind picks up to a strong breeze of 25 mph, making it messy.

Wednesday the 9th of September drops off quickly to 4 ft from the NNW with a short period of 5 seconds and weak energy (90). After that, it’s back to flat or near-flat conditions through to the end of the window on the 12th of September.

So, the only real moment to watch is Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. If you’re a seasoned charger and you don’t mind a bit of a wait, that dawn patrol could offer some clean, powerful waves. But the rest of the two weeks is a washout. Hang tight, and hopefully the forecasts change. For now, it’s not looking like a good time to plan a session.

Stay tuned, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri night, calm by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Tue morning).

Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
31
Tuesday
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Thursday
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Energy kJ
104
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Wind (km/h)
25
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20
NNW
20
NW
10
NW
10
SE
15
E
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
SW
35
SSW
35
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20
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20
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30
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20
WSW
25
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35
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25
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35
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High Tide
3:14PM4.14m
3:12AM4.39m
3:46PM4.17m
3:46AM4.41m
4:19PM4.14m
4:21AM4.37m
4:54PM4.05m
5:00AM4.25m
5:33PM3.91m
5:47AM4.07m
6:21PM3.73m
6:44AM3.83m
7:20PM3.54m
Low Tide
8:54AM0.62m
9:00PM0.93m
9:25AM0.56m
9:32PM0.88m
9:56AM0.57m
10:05PM0.90m
10:29AM0.67m
10:41PM0.98m
11:06AM0.85m
11:21PM1.13m
11:50AM1.12m
00:10AM1.34m
12:45PM1.45m
1:19AM1.56m
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Feels °C
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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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