Surf Forecasts:
The Harbour surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSE swell with 135 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with SSE 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 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Harbour over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been chewing over the charts for The Harbour. It’s a lean stretch we’re looking at for the next 16 days, with a big dry spell at the start. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t roll in until the second week, so we’ve got to sit tight. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is spot on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The first decent shot comes on Monday, August 17th. The Harbour is a beach/groyne setup, and it’s fairly consistent when it gets feed, but this one’s not a barnstormer. The morning is the pick – glassy conditions with a light S breeze, and a clean 3ft swell pushing in from the NE. The period is 9 seconds, so it’s got some grunt, and the combined energy is moderate (161). It’s not big, but after a flat spell, it’s a welcome sight. The swell direction is from the NE, which is a bit off the optimum SE direction, but with no wind, you’ll find some fun little waves. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-offshore SSE breeze, so hit it early.
The next day, Tuesday the 18th, is a total blank. Then Wednesday the 19th offers a tiny 0.7ft bump from the SSE, but it’s clean with a light offshore SW wind. That’s barely a ripple, so don’t get excited.
The standout, if you can call it that, is that Monday, August 17th morning. It’s the only window where things line up – a bit of size, glassy wind, and the spot is exposed to the swell. The crowd profile at The Harbour says “sometimes”, so you might see a few heads, but it won’t be packed. The swell is just 3ft, so it’s fine for intermediates and up, but beginners can find something on the inside. It’s not a firing day, but it’s the best we’ve got.
After that, the outlook fades into weak, small pulses and choppy winds, with a few clean days but no real swell. August 23rd has a 3ft ESE swell, but the wind is light cross-shore, and the energy is weak (63). Not worth chasing. So, if you’re keen, mark the morning of the 17th and hope the forecasts hold. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | NE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3 | 43 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 106 | 106 | 68 | 40 | 39 | 23 | 32 | 39 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:01AM3.64m | 11:35PM3.65m | 12:14PM3.83m | 00:35AM3.90m | 1:14PM4.05m | 1:27AM4.17m | 2:06PM4.22m | 2:13AM4.39m | 2:51PM4.31m | 2:56AM4.53m | 3:33PM4.31m | 3:36AM4.56m | 4:12PM4.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:12PM1.53m | 5:50AM1.23m | 6:20PM1.36m | 6:52AM0.87m | 7:14PM1.16m | 7:43AM0.54m | 8:00PM0.97m | 8:29AM0.31m | 8:41PM0.84m | 9:11AM0.20m | 9:21PM0.79m | 9:52AM0.24m | 9:59PM0.82m | ||||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 12 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | SSE 6 | NNE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 43 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 39 | 62 | 42 | 25 | 106 | 10 | 68 | 40 | 39 | 23 | 32 | 39 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | N 8 | SSW 4 | SSE 5 | N 10 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | NNE 8 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | SSE 5 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 17 | — | — | — | 11 | — | 5 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 12 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 10 | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSW 4 | NW 2 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 46 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 11 | 87 | — | 106 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 825 | 357 | 308 | 308 | 41 | 60 | 181 | 52 | 152 | 180 | 3 | 3 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 225 | 225 | 771 | 225 | 225 |
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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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