
Surf Forecasts:
Junkyards surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 815 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Junkyards this week:
The surf forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Junkyards in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, the 16-day window is looking pretty grim for Junkyards. There’s a long stretch of rubbish surf to start, so don’t bother paddling out for the first week. The waves are tiny, the wind is either cross or cross-off breezes, and the energy is basically non-existent. We’re talking about a full week of weak, poor-quality swell with a combined energy that barely reaches 115 (moderate energy) even on the better days, but it’s all short-period wind swell that just won’t line up. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.
The only real standout in the whole forecast comes on Saturday, the 12th of September. That’s your window. Junkyards sees a pulse of 6ft swell from the SE, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is offshore and clean from the East at 19 mph. The combined energy jumps to 617 (strong wave energy), and the conditions are rated as very good. This is a reef break, so that long-period-ish groundswell will hold up nicely. It’s an intermediate spot, so not for beginners, but it’s the best surf on offer. Crowds are possible here, so expect some company.
Sunday the 13th drops off quickly. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSE, period 10 seconds, and while the wind is still offshore, the energy is down to 157 (moderate energy). The surf is just ordinary. The rest of the second week continues the trend of small, weak, or cross-on slop. The 18th and 19th of September bring a slight bump – 5ft to 5ft from the SE – but the period is short (7-8 seconds), and the wind is either cross-on or cross-off, so it’s only marginal. The 19th morning has a chance of clean surf with a gentle breeze, but it’s still only 5ft and short period, so don’t get your hopes up.
So, bottom line: wait for Saturday the 12th. That’s your one good day. The rest is a write-off.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 27°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 7 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 7 | S 8 | SE 10 | S 8 | SE 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 12 |
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147 | 101 | 78 | 25 | 39 | 27 | 25 | 0 | 38 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 153 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:00AM1.75m | 4:38PM1.63m | 3:05AM1.74m | 5:34PM1.77m | 4:36AM1.86m | 6:12PM1.90m | 5:37AM2.01m | 6:43PM2.00m | 6:26AM2.14m | 7:12PM2.08m | 7:08AM2.21m | 7:38PM2.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:59AM0.62m | 9:37PM1.34m | 10:29AM0.52m | 11:02PM1.18m | 11:31AM0.41m | 11:53PM0.98m | 12:17PM0.33m | 00:33AM0.78m | 12:56PM0.30m | 1:08AM0.61m | 1:30PM0.32m | 1:42AM0.47m | |||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:45 | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | 20 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | SSW 8 | S 9 | E 9 | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 7 | NNW 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | S 7 | NNW 7 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | SSE 12 |
147 | 101 | 78 | 74 | 39 | 27 | 25 | 268 | 38 | 192 | 26 | 10 | 9 | 69 | 216 | 127 | 106 | 96 | 153 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | NW 8 | E 9 | S 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | S 8 | E 9 | S 7 | S 8 | SE 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 7 | N 8 |
114 | 14 | 41 | 25 | 36 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 39 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 32 | 31 | 61 | 9 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | E 9 | E 13 | SW 8 | E 13 | NE 11 | ESE 9 | E 9 | NE 10 | S 8 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 15 | E 15 |
33 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 30 | 16 | 14 | 24 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 39 | 38 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | N 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | N 9 | NE 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
37 | 206 | 246 | 413 | 284 | 192 | 158 | — | 210 | 84 | 193 | 159 | 126 | 10 | 14 | 33 | 51 | 274 | 356 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 733 | 762 | 733 | 733 | 657 | 775 | 29 | 29 | 657 | 619 | 657 | 657 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 657 | 657 | 657 |
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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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