Junkyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, the 16-day window is looking pretty grim for Junkyards. There’s a long stretch of rubbish surf to start, so don’t bother paddling out for the first week. The waves are tiny, the wind is either cross or cross-off breezes, and the energy is basically non-existent. We’re talking about a full week of weak, poor-quality swell with a combined energy that barely reaches 115 (moderate energy) even on the better days, but it’s all short-period wind swell that just won’t line up. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

The only real standout in the whole forecast comes on Saturday, the 12th of September. That’s your window. Junkyards sees a pulse of 6ft swell from the SE, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is offshore and clean from the East at 19 mph. The combined energy jumps to 617 (strong wave energy), and the conditions are rated as very good. This is a reef break, so that long-period-ish groundswell will hold up nicely. It’s an intermediate spot, so not for beginners, but it’s the best surf on offer. Crowds are possible here, so expect some company.

Sunday the 13th drops off quickly. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSE, period 10 seconds, and while the wind is still offshore, the energy is down to 157 (moderate energy). The surf is just ordinary. The rest of the second week continues the trend of small, weak, or cross-on slop. The 18th and 19th of September bring a slight bump – 5ft to 5ft from the SE – but the period is short (7-8 seconds), and the wind is either cross-on or cross-off, so it’s only marginal. The 19th morning has a chance of clean surf with a gentle breeze, but it’s still only 5ft and short period, so don’t get your hopes up.

So, bottom line: wait for Saturday the 12th. That’s your one good day. The rest is a write-off.

Rusty

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