Junkyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s brewing at Junkyards. It’s a reef break, intermediate territory, and it’s fairly consistent, which is a good start. But for the first week, honestly, it’s a bit of a write-off. The water’s come in at 82°, feels a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a decent spring suit.

The first decent sign doesn’t roll in until Monday, July 21st. That morning things are still marginal, a bit messy with a 6ft swell from the SSW and a solid 11-second period, giving a moderate combined energy of 715 – there’s some grunt in it. But the wind’s still a bit cross for the morning. The afternoon is where it gets interesting. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the SE, cleaning things right up. That same 6ft SSW groundswell still has good period, and the energy is still strong at 618. This is the standout of the whole window. The break is fairly consistent, which is a bonus, but you’ll want to be aware it can get crowded here sometimes.

After that, things settle down. Wednesday, July 23rd morning sees a glassy, 4ft SW swell – clean conditions, but the energy drops to 293. It’s a nice, easy session, but nothing special. The surf then fades through the rest of the week, dropping to tiny 1ft junk by the 26th.

Then, out of the blue, the Monday, July 27th brings a new pulse. A 5ft SE swell with a very long 11-second period, and the energy jumps right back up to 487. The wind is a gentle offshore from the ENE, so it’ll be clean. This one’s a bit of a long-range call, so less certain, but it’s a promising end to the outlook. The period is long, so expect good shape, but beach breaks might get a bit straight; Junkyards being a reef should handle it nicely.

So, the best bet is that Tuesday afternoon on the 21st, with the 22nd and 27th as solid back-ups if you miss it.

Rusty.

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