Surf Forecasts:
Junkyards surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 10s period, SE swell with 17 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Junkyards this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Junkyards in the next 16 days are 0.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m Rusty, and let’s talk about the Junkyards forecast for the next couple of weeks.
It’s looking pretty rough out there. We’ve got a long, flat spell starting right now. From Wednesday the 29th of July all the way through to the 5th of August, the swell is barely a foot, with combined energy stuck in the single digits (9 to 32). The wind is often glassy or light, but with no waves to speak of, there’s nothing to ride. It’s a total surf drought.
Then things get wild. On Thursday the 6th of August, a big pulse of windswell arrives, pushing 7 to 8 feet from the WNW. The combined energy jumps to 427-679, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy and messy. The period is short at 7 seconds, so it’s not going to be clean. For a reef spot like Junkyards, this is a chop fest, not a surf session.
Friday the 7th of August is the worst. We’re looking at 10-foot swell from the west with a gale-force cross-onshore wind at 43 mph. The combined energy hits a massive 1163. That’s a full-blown storm. This is dangerous, blown-out junk. Leave it for the kitesurfers. The water temp is about 86°F, which is normal for the time of year, but that’s the only normal thing.
The whole mess slowly winds down through the weekend and into the next week, with swell dropping from 5 feet to 4 feet, but the wind stays strong and cross-shore. It’s all lumpy and blown out.
Finally, there’s a bright spot. On Wednesday the 12th of August, the wind turns offshore – first moderate, then gentle offshore from the ENE. The swell is small, around 3 feet from the south, with a period of 10 seconds and combined energy of 245. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the one standout. The swell direction (S) is a bit off from the ideal SW, but with offshore wind and clean lines, Junkyards could offer a few fun, rideable waves. It’s not big, but it’ll be the best we’ve seen in two weeks. After that, the wind turns back to cross-shore and the window closes.
So, here’s the deal: the first week is a flat, frustrating wait. The second week brings a big, ugly storm, but if you’re patient, the morning of Wednesday the 12th of August is your best bet. It’s small, clean, and offshore. Don’t hold your breath for anything else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SE 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 10 | SW 8 | SE 9 | SW 8 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NNW 4 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | E 18 |
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 kJ | 9 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:02PM1.93m | 7:11AM2.02m | 8:25PM1.99m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:25PM0.32m | 1:37AM1.03m | 1:54PM0.28m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 36 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | SE 9 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 17 | E 18 |
| kJ | 24 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 13 | 49 | 147 | 231 | 527 | 803 | 1377 | 1633 | 1995 | 2426 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 9 | E 9 | SW 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | ESE 5 | S 7 | S 7 | E 8 | SE 6 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 8 | E 8 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 7 | SE 14 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 24 | 24 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 26 | 667 | 706 | 793 | 77 | 767 | 1419 | 1016 | 1496 | 863 | 659 | 24 | 26 | 1 | 635 | 657 | 601 | 657 | 601 | 1 |
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