
Surf Forecasts:
Junkyards surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 31 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Junkyards this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Junkyards in the next 16 days are 0.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7.5m 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you from the get-go: it’s a grim stretch ahead for the Junkyards. We’re looking at a solid week-plus of nothing doing before things finally wake up, and even then, it’s a tricky game.
The first recommendation for a surf doesn't kick in until the morning of Sunday, the 9th of August. The week leading up to that is a total write-off. Thursday afternoon, the 30th of July, through to the afternoon of Saturday, the 8th of August, is all poor surf conditions with tiny, almost non-existent swell. The combined energy is a measly 11 (Thursday afternoon) to 0 for most of that first week. You’ve got glassy, clean conditions a few times, but with zero swell, you’re not paddling out. Even when a massive 15 ft to 25 ft swell shows up on the 6th and 7th of August, the wind is howling—gale to violent storm force. That’s a dangerous mess, not surf for anyone.
So, the only real window of opportunity, and it’s a marginal one, starts on the morning of Sunday, the 9th of August. The swell finally arrives, but it’s a big, powerful groundswell from the SW with a 12-second period. The combined energy is a strong 2724, but the height is 8 ft. That’s expert territory, and with a long period like that, it’s going to be a bit walled-up and straight at a beach break like this. The wind is a clean, moderate cross-off from the SSE, which is a plus. It’s a real grind, but it’s the only game in town.
The best of a bad bunch is the morning of Monday, the 10th of August. The swell drops to 6 ft, still a SW groundswell at 12-seconds, but the combined energy is a solid 1222. You’ve got a gentle cross-off breeze from the ESE, keeping it clean. It’s still a bit big for the average punter, but the quality is the best on offer across the entire 16 days. The wind is clean, and the swell has some punch.
The window closes out from Tuesday, the 11th of August, through to Friday, the 14th of August. The swell fades from 4 ft down to 2 ft, with periods dropping to 9-10 seconds. The wind is offshore or cross-off, which is clean, but the energy drops right off (from 375 down to 115). It’s surfable, but ordinary. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 86°, but that’s small comfort when there’s no real juice.
Honestly, if you’re a paddler, this is a tough outlook. The big swell window on the 9th-10th is the only real show, but it’s a big, powerful, long-period swell that’s more suited to a point or reef. For a beach and reef setup, this is a kite surfer’s dream, not a surfer’s. The gaps are massive, and the quality is lacking. Chalk it up to a bad run. Forecasts can change, though.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SW 8 | SE 9 | SW 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | E 18 | E 18 | E 19 |
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14 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:46AM2.08m | 8:49PM2.03m | 8:23AM2.11m | 9:15PM2.06m | 9:02AM2.11m | 9:44PM2.06m | 9:44AM2.05m | 10:15PM2.05m | 10:30AM1.94m | 10:49PM2.01m | 11:26AM1.80m | 11:29PM1.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:05AM0.93m | 2:23PM0.27m | 2:35AM0.83m | 2:54PM0.31m | 3:08AM0.74m | 3:26PM0.39m | 3:45AM0.67m | 4:00PM0.51m | 4:26AM0.63m | 4:37PM0.68m | 5:16AM0.63m | 5:17PM0.88m | |||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
7:16 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 19 |
14 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 168 | 357 | 474 | 671 | 1149 | 1652 | 2480 | 3818 | 5026 | 7476 | 12352 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 9 | E 9 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | ESE 16 | SE 9 | E 8 | SSE 9 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — |
10 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 48 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 6 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 8 | ESE 19 | E 8 | SE 9 | S 7 | SW 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 37 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | N 3 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | SE 8 | E 8 | — | NNE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 30 | 29 | — | 109 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 767 | 863 | 983 | 1357 | 1052 | 659 | 24 | 12 | 1 | 26 | 26 | 1 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 33 | 822 | 609 |
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Information about the Junkyards Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Junkyards provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Junkyards can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Junkyards 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 (Junkyards) 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 Junkyards 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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