
Surf Forecasts:
Junkyards surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 34ft (10.5m), 14s period, S swell with 43,404 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 12s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 11s. 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 10.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 9.0m 12s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 25ft (7.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 25ft (7.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 34ft (10.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down this 16-day stretch for Junkyards. Honestly, the first week is a bust. From the 2nd through the 6th of August, there’s basically no surf—flat, with some nasty winds and storms. You’re not missing a thing.
The first real action hits on the 7th of August, but it’s a wild one. By the 8th, Saturday, we’re looking at a massive 31ft swell from the south, with a 15-second period—that’s super long-period groundswell. The combined energy is a crazy 38568, way too big for anyone but experts. The wind is storm-force cross-shore, making it a total mess. It’s more of a kite-surfing day. The afternoon cleans up a bit with the swell dropping to 20ft and cross-off winds, but still only for the brave.
The next good window is on the 15th of August. Saturday afternoon shows a 5ft swell from the SSW, with a 10-second period, and a light offshore wind from the east. That’s clean, with moderate energy at 468. It’s a solid option for intermediates. The 17th of August, Monday morning, also looks good—4ft from the SSW, 10 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind. Energy is 341, still moderate, and it’ll be clean.
So, the best bet is the 15th afternoon. The 17th morning is a close second. The rest of the time, it’s either too big, too windy, or just flat. A tough run, but that’s Junkyards for you.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 166mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 28°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue night, extremely windy from the NNE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | ESE 18 | E 19 | E 19 | E 18 | E 18 | N 12 | NW 12 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2928 | 40775 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:15PM2.06m | 9:02AM2.11m | 9:44PM2.06m | 9:44AM2.05m | 10:15PM2.05m | 10:30AM1.94m | 10:49PM2.01m | 11:26AM1.80m | 11:29PM1.96m | 12:40PM1.64m | 00:20AM1.89m | 2:33PM1.55m | 1:33AM1.83m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:08AM0.74m | 3:26PM0.39m | 3:45AM0.67m | 4:00PM0.51m | 4:26AM0.63m | 4:37PM0.68m | 5:16AM0.63m | 5:17PM0.88m | 6:17AM0.64m | 6:08PM1.08m | 7:37AM0.65m | 7:25PM1.25m | |||||||
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
7:15 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 8 | 103 | 44 | 5 | 205 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 14 | 26 | 30 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | E 18 | ESE 18 | E 18 | E 18 | ESE 18 | E 19 | E 19 | E 18 | E 18 | E 16 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
13 | 48 | 168 | 357 | 392 | 636 | 793 | 1646 | 2065 | 2744 | 4084 | 5510 | 11989 | 20018 | 20799 | 28603 | 13289 | 2928 | 237 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | NNE 16 |
4 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3781 | 144 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 14 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 13 | — |
6 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2679 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | WNW 7 | N 4 | — | — | SE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 8 | N 9 | NNE 11 | N 12 | W 10 | S 14 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 10 | — | — | 20 | 23 | 74 | 182 | 1049 | 2217 | 8197 | 24102 | 2081 | 40775 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 659 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 1 | 16 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 609 | 609 | 745 | 1322 | 609 | 793 | 793 | 733 |
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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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