
Surf Forecasts:
Junkyards surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 31ft (9.5m), 18s period, SE swell with 55,593 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 18s 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 9.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 31ft (9.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.
Right then, let’s talk about what’s on offer for Junkyards. This is a reef setup, and it’s exposed to the swell. Water temp is sitting at 84°, which is pretty much spot on for the time of year, nothing unusual there.
First thing to say is, we’ve got a monster of a swell arriving, but it comes with a serious caveat. Thursday morning, July 9th, we’re looking at 13ft of SE swell, period a solid 16 seconds, with a fresh offshore breeze from the east at 19 mph. The wave energy is already strong (7903), and it’s clean. That’s a solid, powerful groundswell, and the offshore wind will make for some beautiful, lined-up waves. It’s getting big, though. By Thursday afternoon, it’s up to 15ft with a 17-second period, and the energy is pumping hard (12477). Still clean. This is for the experienced crew only – that’s expert territory.
Now, Friday July 10th is where it gets truly wild. Morning sees 23ft of SSE swell, period 18 seconds, and easterly wind at 31 mph. The combined energy is a massive 30480. This is a serious, serious groundswell. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s still clean, but the size is just outrageous for this spot. The guidance says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break, and I’m with that. You’d need a jet ski and a death wish. This continues through Saturday July 11th, with 30ft of S swell on Saturday morning and energy hitting 93581. The wind is strong cross-offshore. It’s just too big and dangerous for paddle surfing. Truth be told, with that kind of wind and size, this setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle board.
The wave energy drops fast after that. Sunday July 12th is still big at 12ft, but the wind swings cross-shore and the period drops to 12 seconds. It’s lumpy. By Monday July 13th, we’re down to 7ft, but the wind is cross-offshore and the period is 10 seconds, so it’s clean, but the energy is moderate (1033). The surf quality is marginal.
Then we hit a long, flat spell. From Tuesday July 14th through to Wednesday July 22nd, the swell is tiny, mostly under 5ft, with short periods (8-10 seconds) and cross-shore or onshore winds. The energy is weak (100-400 range). It’s a classic blank run for this area. Nothing worth paddling for. A few days with small, clean, 4ft to 6ft waves toward the end of that stretch, but it’s just not enough to get excited about.
The real standout in the second week, and the only other one worth mentioning, happens on Thursday July 24th. It’s still a bit of a gamble this far out, but the forecast shows a 5ft S swell, period 10 seconds, clean, with glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (584), and the comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the one to keep an eye on. It’s a far cry from the earlier giant, but it’s the only clean, rideable option in the second half of the outlook.
So, to sum it up: the best on offer is definitely Thursday morning, July 9th, with that 13ft SE groundswell and offshore wind. Get it while it’s big but still manageable. The Friday and Saturday are just too big. Then there’s a long wait until Thursday July 24th for a clean, smaller session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu morning, gales from the ESE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun morning, light winds from the S by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
7903 | 12477 | 19020 | 30480 | 36746 | 55357 | 46802 | 27847 | 7226 | 3699 | 2382 | 1508 | 928 | 766 | 449 | 320 | 304 | 131 | 111 | 84 | 54 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:50PM1.59m | 2:25AM1.85m | 4:27PM1.65m | 3:33AM1.89m | 5:40PM1.76m | 4:38AM1.97m | 6:35PM1.88m | 5:35AM2.07m | 7:21PM1.97m | 6:27AM2.15m | 8:01PM2.04m | 7:16AM2.21m | 8:39PM2.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:13PM1.08m | 9:35AM0.55m | 9:38PM1.16m | 10:45AM0.39m | 10:55PM1.17m | 11:45AM0.23m | 11:57PM1.12m | 12:36PM0.11m | 00:48AM1.04m | 1:22PM0.04m | 1:34AM0.95m | 2:05PM0.03m | 2:17AM0.87m | ||||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 18 | — | — | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SE 13 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | S 8 | SW 10 |
7903 | 12477 | 19020 | 30480 | — | — | 46779 | 19441 | 6117 | 1744 | 593 | 176 | 98 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 72 | 32 | 84 | 50 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 8 | SW 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 284 | 299 | 718 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 25 | 37 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 10 | E 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 7 |
— | — | — | — | 36746 | 55357 | 46802 | 27847 | 7226 | 3699 | 2382 | 1508 | 928 | 766 | 449 | 320 | 304 | 131 | 111 | — | 54 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 657 | 863 | 609 | 745 | 745 | 745 | 745 | 1001 | 657 | 657 | 619 | 619 | 690 | 983 | 622 | 667 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 77 | 4 |
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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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