
Surf Forecasts:
Junkyards surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, S swell with 490 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright gang, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happenin’ at Junkyards.
The first real window of opportunity starts on Tuesday morning, August 11th. We’ve got a 1.6m S swell with a 10-second period, so moderate wave energy at 490. The wind is a cross-offshore from the SE, keepin’ the surface clean. The water’s at a normal 29°, which is about average for this time of year. Junkyards is a reef break, and this S swell (close to the optimum SW) should be workin’ well. This is a solid pick for intermediates, but that 1.6m might be a bit much for beginners.
The absolute standout of the whole forecast is lookin' out toward Tuesday, August 25th. We’ve got a very long period groundswell of 14 seconds from the SE, pushin’ 2.5m. That’s a massive 2463 in energy – proper big-wave territory. This is for experts only, and with the swell direction not exactly matchin’ the optimum SW, it could be a bit tricky at the reef. The wind is light from the S, so there’s a little cross-chop, but it’s manageable. It’s a long-range call, so don’t bet the farm on it, but if it lines up, it’ll be a day to remember.
Before that big one, there are some smaller, cleaner days. Wednesday morning, the 12th, has a 1.1m S swell (331 energy) with a cross-offshore breeze. Then Wednesday afternoon goes glassy – a 1.3m SSW swell with 9 seconds and zero wind. That’s a perfect session window. Saturday morning, the 15th, also has a clean 1.1m SSW swell with light E winds, and Sunday the 16th morning is similar with a 1.0m SSW swell.
The stretch from the 18th through the 24th gets pretty weak. The swell drops under 1.0m, and the wind is often strong, even hittin’ 40 km/h from the ENE on the 23rd. That’s blown-out, nasty stuff. The energy drops to under 100, which is essentially flat. Not worth the paddle.
The very end of the window, on the 26th of August, we see a massive 3.5m S swell with a 15-second period, but it’s comin’ with a cross-onshore wind from the SSW. That’s a recipe for a messy, dangerous, and ugly lineup. The energy is off the charts at 6010, but it’s for experts only, and even then, it’s just not gonna be pretty. Kite surfers might be the only ones havin’ fun.
So, for the best bets: The Tuesday morning window on the 11th of August is a solid, reliable start. The glassy Wednesday afternoon on the 12th is a gem. And if you’re a big-wave charger, keep an eye on that Tuesday the 25th of August – it’s the one that could be epic if the wind plays nice.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 9 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 |
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490 | 356 | 360 | 196 | 232 | 138 | 100 | 100 | 199 | 194 | 137 | 88 | 160 | 117 | 161 | 165 | 112 | 138 | 107 | 115 | 99 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:10PM2.00m | 6:28AM2.16m | 7:43PM2.07m | 7:14AM2.24m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:31PM0.21m | 00:45AM0.97m | 1:14PM0.15m | 1:25AM0.82m | 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 | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 |
490 | 356 | 360 | 196 | 232 | 138 | 100 | 100 | 199 | 194 | 137 | 88 | 160 | 117 | 161 | 165 | 112 | 138 | 107 | 115 | 99 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SW 10 | E 12 | SW 9 | E 11 | SW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | E 11 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 |
181 | 115 | 134 | 132 | 83 | 78 | 97 | 66 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 54 | 61 | 42 | 74 | 73 | 57 | 46 | 55 | 52 | 80 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 12 | E 6 | E 11 | E 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | N 7 | N 7 | SSE 8 | WNW 5 | E 6 | E 11 | S 8 | SE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | S 7 |
38 | 136 | 27 | 84 | 11 | 51 | 73 | 51 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 59 | 35 | 5 | 73 | 50 | 49 | 28 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | NW 2 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 |
— | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 98 | 47 | 29 | — | — | — | — | 39 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 23 | 46 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 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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