Surf Forecasts:
Junkyards surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with 1,879 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with S 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 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Junkyards in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 2.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, checking in from the local lineup.
Alright, grab a coffee and have a listen, because we’ve got a bit of a slow burn before things really fire up here. The next week or so is looking pretty average, but hang in there, because the second week is where the magic’s hiding. We’ve got a couple of sessions that are going to be seriously worth the wait.
Right now, Junkyards is the only game in town, but it’s a tough one to get excited about. For the first few days, the swell is small and the wind is mostly a cross-off, which keeps things clean but doesn't give us much push. The water temp is sitting at a warm 83°, which is pretty much bang on for this time of year, so that’s a nice thought.
We’re looking at Tuesday the 2nd of September as the first real sign of life. The swell builds to 10 ft from the SSW, with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 2003 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a gentle cross-off, so it will be clean. But that’s 10 ft – that’s expert territory, not for the faint of heart. Still, the reef at Junkyards will handle it well.
The real standouts, though, are way out in the forecast. Mark your calendars for the 11th and 12th of September. This is the prize. On Friday the 11th, the swell jumps to 15 ft from the NW, but with a 10-second period, so it’s a bit mixed. The combined energy is a massive 4113 (strong wave energy). But the real gem is Saturday the 12th. The swell stays at 15 ft, but it shifts to a WNW direction and the period stretches out to a very long 12 seconds. The combined energy hits 5262 (very strong wave energy). The wind is a light offshore breeze from the East, making for glassy, clean conditions. This is a groundswell, and it’s going to produce some beautiful, powerful lines at Junkyards. This is a session for experienced surfers only, and the crowds might be a factor, but it’s the best on offer.
The following Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are still good, but the swell backs down. Saturday the 12th is the one to aim for.
So, it’s a slow start, but that end of the second week is a proper, world-class window. Get your gear ready.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue morning, light winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSE 8 | SW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 86 | 99 | 86 | 25 | 35 | 106 | 402 | 567 | 1487 | 965 | 379 | 700 | 700 | 914 | 640 | 451 | 232 | 140 | 105 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:52AM2.18m | 9:06PM2.15m | 9:32AM2.11m | 9:36PM2.12m | 10:17AM1.97m | 10:08PM2.07m | 11:11AM1.79m | 10:46PM1.98m | 12:27PM1.61m | 11:36PM1.86m | 2:36PM1.53m | 1:00AM1.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:45AM0.47m | 3:01PM0.49m | 3:20AM0.42m | 3:33PM0.63m | 4:00AM0.41m | 4:07PM0.80m | 4:48AM0.46m | 4:45PM1.00m | 5:47AM0.54m | 5:33PM1.19m | 7:11AM0.62m | 7:06PM1.35m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 6:51 | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | E 9 | SSW 10 | E 9 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 86 | 99 | 86 | 25 | 35 | 106 | 541 | 567 | 306 | 965 | 337 | 700 | 348 | 138 | 96 | 348 | 232 | 140 | 105 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 10 | E 9 | E 12 | E 8 | E 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 11 | E 16 | E 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
| kJ | 51 | 39 | 29 | 21 | 19 | 31 | 402 | 476 | 11 | 137 | 38 | 129 | 144 | 90 | 5 | 78 | 105 | 72 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SW 9 | — | S 8 | S 8 | E 16 | E 14 | — | — | E 11 | — | E 11 | ESE 9 | E 10 | SW 10 | W 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 40 | 40 | — | 10 | 12 | 19 | 15 | — | — | 23 | — | 37 | 17 | 50 | 26 | 37 | 88 | 68 | 61 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | SSW 11 | — | SSE 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 118 | 191 | 460 | 795 | 809 | 1015 | — | — | 1487 | — | 379 | 637 | 700 | 914 | 640 | 451 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 690 | 733 | 742 | 619 | 601 | 2 | 4 | 609 | 4 | 64 | 36 | 36 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 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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