Junkyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Junkyards.

First thing, we’re in for a rough start. The next few days are looking pretty grim with a lot of wind and chop, not much to get excited about. The water temp is sitting right around 84°, which is dead average for this time of year, so at least you won't need a thick suit.

Sunday morning, the 12th, kicks off with a solid 12 ft south swell, but it's coming in with a 12-second period and a nasty 22 mph crosswind. The water’s a mess, with combined energy at a massive 4627, but it's lumpy cross-chop. Not a paddle surfer's friend. The afternoon drops a bit to 10 ft, but the wind is still cross. This one is for the kite crew, not for us.

Monday the 13th is still a write-off with 7 ft swell and crosswinds. The energy drops to 739, but the conditions are still marginal. Tuesday the 14th sees the swell fade below 5 ft, but the wind turns cross-on, and it's just poor. Wednesday through Friday the 15th to the 17th is a flat spell with onshore winds and tiny waves. We’re looking at a proper gap of no decent surf from the 12th all the way through to the 18th.

Now, Saturday the 18th shows a glimmer of hope. The swell is tiny, only 3 ft, but the wind turns light and offshore from the NE. The energy is low at 91, but it'll be clean. It’s surfable but very ordinary. Sunday the 19th is similar, with a gentle offshore and clean lines, but still only 2 ft to 3 ft of swell. Not worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate.

The standout window arrives on Monday the 20th of July. This is the one. We get a 5 ft SSW swell with a long 12-second period, light offshore winds, and clean conditions. The combined energy reading is 568, which is a solid moderate pulse. This is a true groundswell, and at a reef setup like Junkyards, it’s going to handle that long period well. The forecast says "very good surf conditions", and I’m buying it. If you can only surf one day this fortnight, this is it. Just be ready for crowds, as it can get busy here.

Tuesday the 21st holds some size at 5 ft, but the wind goes cross-off and the energy is up to 698. The conditions are clean, but the forecast is less certain, calling it marginal. It’s still a good day, but not as crisp as Monday.

After that, the swell drops off quickly. Wednesday the 22nd has 3 ft with a clean offshore, but the energy is fading. Thursday the 23rd through the 27th is a slow decline into flat, small waves with a couple of days of onshore winds. The last week of the forecast is a quiet one.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a washout. The best bet by a mile is Monday the 20th. That 5 ft SSW groundswell, with light offshore winds, is going to be the cleanest and most fun the Junkyards will see for a while. Get out there.

Rusty.

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