Junkyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.35° N 127.75° E

Junkyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Junkyards sea temperature is
28.6°C
0.2° 

Junkyards surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Junkyards surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 7,014 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 17s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 27th Aug)16ft (5.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for Junkyards over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so strap in.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a pretty average start. The first few days are a bit of a write-off for a proper session. Saturday the 22nd afternoon is a mess with a SSE cross-breeze at 16 mph blowing across a lumpy 8 ft S swell. The energy is up there (1161), but the wind is just ruining it. Sunday the 23rd improves a little – we’ve got a cleaner 6 ft SSW swell with ESE cross-offshore winds, but it’s still just *okay*, not really a standout. Monday and Tuesday are smaller and weaker, with the swell dropping below 3 ft, so don’t bother.

Then things get pretty wild. Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are a total no-go. We’re talking a massive, messy, wind-whipped ocean. On Wednesday, the swell jumps to 13 ft-16 ft with strong cross-onshore winds, and the energy readings are through the roof (2432 to 5668). Thursday is even worse – a severe gale, 50 mph winds, 16 ft swell, and a combined energy of 6769. That’s not surf; that’s survival. Leave the boards at home, maybe check the kite gear if you’re into that kind of thing, but for paddle surfing, it’s a hard pass.

We get a bit of a breather on Friday the 28th. The wind eases to a fresh cross-offshore breeze, and the swell settles to 7 ft-10 ft. The energy is still high (1941-2219), and the period stretches to 12 seconds – that’s some proper groundswell energy. It’s a marginal call, but the morning session on Friday (28th) with that 7 ft WSW swell could be worth a look if you’re experienced. The water is a warm 84°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are small and clean, with 3 ft-6 ft SSW swells and light offshore winds. It’s rideable but nothing to get excited about.

Now, here’s the one that’s got my attention. The standout window is the 5th of September. We’ve got a proper pulse coming in. Saturday morning (5th September) is looking exceptional for expert surfers. The swell is a solid 18 ft from the WSW, with a long 12-second period, and the wind is a clean, moderate offshore breeze from the ENE. The energy is massive (8112). This is a serious, powerful groundswell hitting the reef. The period is over 11 seconds, so expect long, powerful lines – this is a point/reef wave, so it should handle it well. The water is still warm, and the combined energy is huge. Saturday afternoon holds at 16 ft, still clean and offshore. If you’re an expert, this is the session to circle on the calendar. For the less experienced, stay well clear – 16 ft+ on a reef is a scary place.

Sunday the 6th September still has a big 10 ft-12 ft W swell, but the wind goes cross-offshore, and the energy drops a bit. It’s still a powerful wave, but the quality isn’t as pristine as the Saturday.

So, the plan? The first week is a write-off, with a big, ugly storm in the middle. The best of the best is clearly Saturday the 5th of September at Junkyards. A massive, clean, powerful groundswell with perfect offshore winds. It’s a long way out, so the forecast could shift, but right now, that’s the one to pin your hopes on.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 241mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the N on Tue afternoon, severe gales from the SSW by Thu morning).

Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
10
1.6
SW
10
1.8
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
9
1
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
0.8
SSW
9
0.7
SSW
8
0.6
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8
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9
4
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8
5
W
11
3
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11
5
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11
5
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12
3
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
3
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1161
471
637
411
261
172
119
99
64
47
65
2432
5652
2306
6236
6769
2262
1082
2205
466
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
20
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
NNE
25
N
35
NNW
40
NW
45
WNW
55
W
80
SW
70
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50
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35
SE
25
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20
SE
Wind State
cross
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
5:17PM1.48m
2:15AM1.61m
6:02PM1.61m
4:01AM1.63m
6:26PM1.73m
5:05AM1.73m
6:47PM1.83m
5:50AM1.85m
7:07PM1.92m
6:28AM1.97m
7:28PM2.00m
7:03AM2.08m
7:50PM2.07m
Low Tide
8:41PM1.43m
10:25AM0.77m
11:03PM1.37m
11:21AM0.66m
11:53PM1.25m
12:00PM0.54m
00:24AM1.12m
12:33PM0.45m
00:51AM0.99m
1:03PM0.38m
1:16AM0.84m
1:32PM0.34m
1:43AM0.70m
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6:59
6:58
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6:55
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6:52
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11
139
74
6
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Temp °C
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27
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28
Feels °C
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29
26
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26
18
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31
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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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