Surf Forecasts:
Junkyards surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SE swell with 910 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with SW 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got for Junkyards.
This reef break is offering super small waves for days on end, with a couple of standouts much later in the period. The water temp is sitting at a pretty average 84°, so nothing unusual there for this time of year. The combined energy is very weak early on, barely crossing 200 (178) on the Thursday morning.
The first real highlight doesn't show up until Thursday the 20th. Now, we're talking about a pulse of 8ft swell from the SE, with a combined energy jumping right up to (952). That's a decent amount of power. The wind is clean cross-off, which is a big tick. Keep in mind though, this is a reef break, and while the period is only 9 seconds, it's still a significant jump in size. For the experienced guys, the Friday morning the 21st also looks promising with 8ft from the SSE (923 energy) and clean cross-off wind. This size is solid, so it's one for the experts only. By Saturday the 22nd, the swell drops back to a more manageable 4ft from the S (270 energy) with clean conditions in the morning. That Saturday morning session could be the pick for the intermediate surfer who wants some clean waves without the heavy juice.
Crowds at Junkyards can pop up sometimes, so expect some company on the better days.
Outside of that window from the 20th to the 22nd, it’s a long stretch of very small, weak surf or completely blown-out conditions. The week after is a write-off with strong onshore winds and tiny waves. The season is building, but patience is the game here.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SW 8 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 112 | 80 | 71 | 88 | 86 | 47 | 76 | 65 | 101 | 86 | 69 | 117 | 103 | 96 | 101 | 83 | 80 | 58 | 20 | 26 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 10:34AM1.85m | 10:36PM2.01m | 11:19AM1.67m | 11:07PM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:31AM0.58m | 4:28PM0.80m | 5:13AM0.66m | 4:55PM0.98m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
mm | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | E 7 | E 8 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 112 | 80 | 67 | 88 | 86 | 46 | 76 | 65 | 101 | 86 | 69 | 117 | 103 | 96 | 101 | 83 | 80 | 58 | 64 | 99 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 66 | 66 | 71 | 69 | 46 | 47 | 50 | 40 | 52 | 51 | 28 | 51 | 51 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 52 | 20 | 26 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | S 8 | S 9 | E 10 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | ENE 10 | S 7 | S 8 |
| kJ | 73 | 50 | 33 | 31 | 17 | 15 | 61 | 59 | 28 | 38 | 51 | 27 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 35 | 9 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | E 4 | E 5 | SSE 5 | — | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 11 | 54 | 61 | 56 | 30 | 25 | 36 | 3 | — | 367 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
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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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