
Surf Forecasts:
Junkyards surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SE swell with 577 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 3PM (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 3PM. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Junkyards. It’s a reef setup, exposed to the swell, and it’s a fairly consistent spot, so it usually has something to offer. But the next week and a half is gonna test your patience. The water temp is sittin’ around 84°, which is pretty much dead average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Right now, we’re in a flat spell that stretches all the way from today through to the morning of Saturday the 12th. That’s a solid 5 days of just plain tiny, weak junk. The odd ripple in the water, but nothing you’d bother paddling out for. You’d be better off changin’ plugs in the car.
Saturday, September 12th – That’s when things get interesting. The afternoon brings a jump in swell to 6ft, coming from the SE. The energy jumps right up to 579 (moderate wave energy) which is a massive step up. The wind goes offshore from the E at 16 mph, so that’s clean and lined up. It’s a short-period chop at 10 seconds so it won’t be the most refined groundswell, but for Junkyards, this is the standout of the whole window. The offshore flow should hold the faces open.
Sunday, September 13th – The swell drops back to 3ft in the morning and then 2ft later, from the SSE and S. Still an offshore breeze keeping it tidy, but it’s small and ordinary. The energy is back down to 126 and then 73. Just okay. You could get a slide but it’s not gonna be memorable.
Then we hit another flat, weak patch right through to the 16th, with nothing over 2ft and mostly junk energy.
Thursday, September 17th – This is the other one to circle. Right through the day we’ve got a 3ft to 3ft groundswell from the SW at a nice long 12 to 13 seconds. That’s proper groundswell period for a reef. Combined energy sits at 306 and 407, so there’s real push behind it. Cross-off wind from the SE at 6 mph keeping it glassy and clean. This is the kind of day Junkyards wants.
Friday, September 18th – Slightly bigger again at 5ft from the SE, but the period drops to 8 seconds. The energy is still up at 464 and 396, so plenty of juice, but the shorter period might make it a bit lumpy and fat on the takeoff. Still, cross-off winds at 6 mph mean the surface should be clean.
After that, it dribbles away again into the last weekend. Sunday the 20th there is a moment of total glass in the morning with 2ft, but it’s weak and small. The 21st has some push with 2ft at 11 seconds from the SW, but only 57 to 55 energy.
Bottom line: If you’re keen, make a plan for Saturday the 12th afternoon – that’s the biggest and most punchy of the whole window, and the offshore wind seals the deal. The 17th and 18th are your cleaner, longer-period options for the reef, but with smaller wave heights. The rest of it is a long, drawn-out wait.
Stay patient, stay wet.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 6 | SW 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 7 | SE 9 | S 7 | N 8 | S 7 | WNW 6 | S 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
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38 | 25 | 54 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 55 | 577 | 222 | 126 | 73 | 46 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 7:46AM2.23m | 8:04PM2.16m | 8:22AM2.19m | 8:30PM2.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:01PM0.39m | 2:15AM0.39m | 2:29PM0.49m | 2:47AM0.36m | |||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | E 8 | WNW 6 | SW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | N 7 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
38 | 21 | 54 | 15 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 66 | 129 | 189 | 153 | 92 | 68 | 30 | 28 | 17 | 222 | 126 | 73 | 46 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 9 | NE 10 | SSE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SE 10 | S 7 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 15 | E 15 | S 10 | E 14 | E 14 | N 6 | E 14 | E 13 |
35 | 25 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 28 | 12 | 31 | 28 | 39 | 38 | 55 | 64 | 62 | 7 | 62 | 56 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | SW 8 | E 9 | NE 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 9 | SE 10 | S 7 | SE 9 | S 7 | E 15 | S 7 | WNW 6 | E 14 | SW 8 | N 7 | — | N 6 | N 6 |
3 | 17 | 14 | 22 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 39 | 4 | 3 | 61 | 2 | 15 | — | 7 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
505 | 324 | 184 | 338 | 366 | 221 | 206 | 147 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 85 | 173 | 224 | 577 | 125 | 162 | 175 | 192 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 657 | 775 | 29 | 657 | 657 | 609 | 659 | 767 | 657 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 621 |
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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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