Junkyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. It’s Rusty here, and the next couple of weeks are looking like a grind. There’s not a whole lot of quality on the horizon, but we’ve got a few small windows to consider if you’re keen.

We’re starting off at Junkyards (Big Island). Water temp is 83.7°F, which is pretty much normal for the season. No surprises there.

The first few days are pretty much a wash. Thursday afternoon has a storm risk and a 1.8m W swell, but the cross-shore wind is going to mess it up. The energy is moderate, but the conditions are just marginal at best. Friday and Saturday are cleaner wind-wise, but the swell drops and the period is too short under 8 seconds, which leads to weak, crumbling waves. It’s a poor run.

Sunday morning is the first glimmer of hope. We’ve got a small 0.7m S swell with a clean offshore ENE wind at 20 km/h. It’s small and weak, but it’s the cleanest the break will be in the early forecast. The period is still short, so expect soft, mushy waves.

Then the wind turns nasty. Monday through to Wednesday morning it’s all over the place, with gale-force winds on Tuesday destroying everything. That’s a full no-go.

The next possible window is Thursday the 3rd. Swell jumps to 2.1m from the WNW, but the wind is cross-onshore, which will put a bad chop on the face. It’s got some power with moderate energy, but for a reef break, the onshore wind ruins it. It’s bigger, but a mess.

After that, the second week just fades away. The swell backs off, the winds stay onshore or cross-shore, and there are days with almost nothing on offer. There’s a long stretch of small, poor surf from the 8th onward. Not good.

But there is one thing to keep an eye on. On Sunday the 6th, we get a surfable 1.0m S swell with light winds, and by the afternoon, the wind switches to a light offshore E. That’s the cleanest the surf will be in the whole run, but it’s small. It’s not a standout, but it might be your best chance to get some clean ones. The period is 10 seconds, which adds a little bit of push.

So, it’s a patchy outlook. First week has a couple of moments, but nothing to get too stoked on. The second week is nearly a total blank. Keep the hopes low and the expectations lower. The models might change, but right now, it’s all pretty average.

That’s all from me. Stay salty.

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