Surf Forecasts:
Junkyards surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SSW swell with 418 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Junkyards in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the goods for Junkyards. Let’s get into it.
Right now, the water is sitting at a pretty normal 85°, right on par for this time of year. The early part of the week is a bit of a mixed bag. Tuesday the 11th kicks off with a solid 5ft S swell, a 10-second period, and a cross-off wind that’ll keep it clean. The combined energy is sitting at 590, a moderate push. This is actually the best session on offer early on – that’s a fun, punchy wave for your standard shortboard. The crowd factor is real though – Junkyards can get busy, so don't expect a solo mission.
Things get a bit messy after that. Wednesday the 12th sees the swell drop, with cross-on winds on the morning session that will mess up the face. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a light N cross-off on 5ft SSW swell, so that one’s worth a look if you can wait. Thursday and Friday are write-offs – strong onshore winds and dropping swell, just ugly.
We get a little reprieve come Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th. Both mornings offer clean 4ft SSW swell with light offshore and cross-off winds. Energy is in the 200-279 range – not huge, but tidy and workable. This is your weekend window if you missed Tuesday.
After that, the surf goes into hibernation. From Monday the 17th through to Wednesday the 19th, it’s all knee-high dribble with moderate offshore winds. Paddling out might be more for the exercise than the ride.
But hold onto your board. Thursday the 20th is the real standout of this whole outlook. A big pulse of 12ft SE swell rolls in, with a 10-second period. Combined energy goes ballistic at 2443 – that’s a whole lot of water moving. That said, it’s a cross-off wind at 19 mph, which will keep it clean but that size on a reef is big. This is expert territory, no question. Not for the faint-hearted or the learner crew. If you’re good, you’ll be in for a proper session.
Friday the 21st drops back but stays clean, and then Saturday the 22nd has a clean 3ft S swell with offshore winds, a nice little rebound. After that, it’s a long grind of small, windy, or messy conditions for the rest of the forecast window, with only small clean ones and a lot of strong wind days.
The standout is clearly Thursday the 20th for the crew who can handle a heavy day, with Tuesday the 11th being your best bet for a fun, clean, surfable wave without needing to be a pro.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 9 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 |
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 kJ | 490 | 356 | 360 | 188 | 268 | 138 | 100 | 102 | 119 | 160 | 111 | 138 | 194 | 254 | 268 | 222 | 274 | 176 | 165 | 107 | 130 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:10PM2.00m | 6:28AM2.16m | 7:43PM2.07m | 7:14AM2.24m | 8:13PM2.13m | 7:57AM2.27m | 8:42PM2.15m | 8:37AM2.24m | 9:11PM2.15m | 9:15AM2.15m | 9:39PM2.13m | 9:54AM2.02m | 10:07PM2.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:31PM0.21m | 00:45AM0.97m | 1:14PM0.15m | 1:25AM0.82m | 1:52PM0.15m | 2:03AM0.69m | 2:27PM0.21m | 2:39AM0.60m | 3:00PM0.32m | 3:15AM0.54m | 3:31PM0.46m | 3:52AM0.54m | 4:00PM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — |
mm | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 490 | 356 | 360 | 188 | 268 | 138 | 100 | 102 | 119 | 160 | 111 | 138 | 194 | 254 | 268 | 222 | 274 | 176 | 165 | 107 | 130 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SW 10 | E 12 | SW 9 | E 11 | SW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | E 10 | S 8 | S 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 | S 7 |
| kJ | 181 | 115 | 134 | 117 | 83 | 78 | 99 | 65 | 45 | 31 | 36 | 50 | 61 | 59 | 72 | 98 | 100 | 44 | 49 | 49 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | E 12 | E 6 | E 11 | ESE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | NW 5 | WNW 7 | E 9 | WNW 8 | W 7 | E 6 | W 7 | W 8 | E 10 | S 7 | S 8 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 100 | 136 | 37 | 86 | 12 | 51 | 73 | 51 | 33 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 50 | 17 | 28 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | WNW 5 | — | NW 5 | — | SSE 3 | S 8 | — | ESE 3 | — | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 46 | — | 4 | — | 4 | 86 | — | 1 | — | 20 | 16 | 45 | 134 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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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).
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