Surf Forecasts:
Junkyards surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 2,033 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, gather round. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Junkyards over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so don’t go getting too excited just yet.
For the next few days, we’re looking at clean conditions thanks to a cross-offshore breeze, but honestly, the swell’s pretty weak. On Friday morning the 28th, there’s some waist-high, 4ft swell coming in from the west, with moderate wave energy (552). The water’s a pleasant 84°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. That afternoon it drops off to knee-high, and we see that trend continue right through Saturday and Sunday. The wind goes offshore on Sunday morning, the 30th, but the swell’s tiny and the energy’s low (118). It’s not worth suiting up for.
Monday the 31st is even smaller, with a fresh offshore wind but waves barely over ankle-snappers. The first week of September kicks off with some stormy weather and a similar story. By Wednesday the 2nd, we get a jump in size, but it’s messy. There’s a 10ft swell from the SSW with a short, 8-second period, and the energy is strong (1055). But the wind is cross-shore, and with that short period it’ll be a washing machine. Thursday and Friday offer nothing special. The only real chance for a surf might be Saturday afternoon the 5th, with a gentle offshore wind and clean 3ft surf, but it’s very ordinary.
Now, if you’ve got patience, the real highlight is hiding in the second week. Mark your calendars for Sunday, the 6th of September. We’re looking at a big jump in size. The morning brings a solid 10ft swell from the WNW, but it’s a short-period 8 seconds, combined energy is pumping at 1237. The afternoon, though... that’s the standout. A 15ft swell from the WNW, a period of 10 seconds, and the energy reading is a massive 3681. Keep in mind, Junkyards is a reef break and this is a big, powerful groundswell. It will be for experts only. The wind is cross-offshore, so it could be clean, but this is a heavy, serious wave. It stays big on Monday the 7th with 12ft surf, but the wind picks up to near gale-force on Monday afternoon, making it a complete mess. After that, it drops off quickly, with the rest of the week looking poor and tiny again.
So, the real call here is for the crew who can handle it. The afternoon of the 6th of September is the best on offer, but it’s for experienced surfers only. For everyone else, this 16-day run looks pretty bleak.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon morning, light winds from the WNW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
239 | 80 | 81 | 106 | 119 | 90 | 106 | 106 | 58 | 74 | 56 | 16 | 175 | 237 | 2033 | 1046 | 442 | 467 | 394 | 306 | 346 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:50PM2.07m | 7:38AM2.16m | 8:14PM2.11m | 8:14AM2.20m | 8:39PM2.14m | 8:52AM2.18m | 9:06PM2.15m | 9:32AM2.11m | 9:36PM2.12m | 10:17AM1.97m | 10:08PM2.07m | 11:11AM1.79m | 10:46PM1.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:32PM0.34m | 1:43AM0.70m | 2:01PM0.34m | 2:13AM0.58m | 2:31PM0.39m | 2:45AM0.47m | 3:01PM0.49m | 3:20AM0.42m | 3:33PM0.63m | 4:00AM0.41m | 4:07PM0.80m | 4:48AM0.46m | 4:45PM1.00m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 |
239 | 75 | 81 | 106 | 119 | 90 | 106 | 106 | 58 | 74 | 54 | 16 | 175 | 237 | 1530 | 609 | 530 | 392 | 467 | 441 | 445 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | S 6 | S 7 | SW 9 | W 6 | SW 8 | SW 9 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | — | WNW 10 | W 7 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
112 | 80 | 34 | 30 | 38 | 47 | 1 | 45 | 22 | 56 | 56 | 16 | 15 | 15 | — | 9 | 56 | 117 | 394 | 306 | 346 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | S 8 | W 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SW 8 | — | — | SW 10 | SW 10 | — | E 15 | — | — | — | WNW 10 | W 6 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
25 | 10 | 22 | 55 | 53 | 47 | 11 | — | — | 14 | 14 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 9 | 19 | 144 | 109 | 78 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 10 | — | — | — |
201 | 237 | 384 | 263 | 208 | 168 | 239 | 703 | 1290 | 1178 | 1080 | 1807 | 1009 | 836 | 2033 | 1046 | 442 | 467 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 609 | 827 | 609 | 609 | 827 | 4 | 657 | 1001 | 619 | 775 | 1412 | 609 | 733 | 799 | 609 | 762 | 11 | 24 | 37 | 37 | 12 |
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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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