
Surf Forecasts:
Junkyards surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SW swell with 75 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with SW 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 (Jul 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Junkyards in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Junkyards.
First up, the water is sitting at 81.7°F, which is actually a bit colder than normal for this time of year – about 2.7°F cooler, so it’s noticeable, but not a total shock.
Honestly, the outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple for the first week and a half. Sunday the 19th morning has a tiny 2.6ft SW swell, and the wind is glassy from the WNW, giving it a clean look, but the energy is weak (93). It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. After that, it’s a whole lot of nothing. The wind goes onshore, the swell drops, and we get days of poor surf conditions with combined energy readings dropping into the teens and single digits. There’s a gap from Monday the 20th all the way through to Saturday the 26th where there’s simply nothing worth paddling out for.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Monday the 27th. The morning brings a 2.6ft SSE groundswell from the south-southeast with a period of 12 seconds. That longer period brings some real energy (189), and it’s clean with a gentle offshore breeze from the NE. This is a proper groundswell, so the waves will have shape and power, but the long period can make it break a bit straight on a beach setup, so watch for that. The afternoon bumps up to 3.6ft from the SE at 14 seconds, and the energy jumps to 471. The wind goes cross-offshore, but it’s still clean. This is the standout window.
Tuesday the 28th morning is the biggest of the run. We get a 5.6ft SE swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 1066. That’s strong wave energy. The wind is cross-offshore from the N at 15 mph. This is getting into expert territory – over 5ft it’s a bit much for beginners, and at 5.6ft it’s a proper wave. The afternoon sees the swell drop to 4.9ft with a fresh cross-shore wind making it lumpy, so the morning is the call.
Everything after that falls apart. The wind swings onshore, the swell tanks, and we’re back to poor conditions. The last week of July and into August is a write-off with strong, messy winds, and even a storm force event on the 3rd of August. That’s not surf, that’s a washing machine.
For a full breakdown: Junkyards is a reef break, exposed to the SW swell, but the optimum swell direction is SW, which matches the early tiny swell. It’s fairly consistent in terms of breaking, but the crowds can be a problem sometimes. The best bet is Monday the 27th morning for a clean, proper groundswell, or Tuesday the 28th morning for the biggest, most powerful waves of the period. The rest is a waiting game.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
67 | 75 | 56 | 60 | 41 | 49 | 60 | 36 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:17AM1.97m | 10:58PM1.99m | 11:06AM1.81m | 11:36PM1.93m | 12:03PM1.64m | 00:16AM1.86m | 1:20PM1.50m | 1:05AM1.79m | 3:13PM1.44m | 2:07AM1.74m | 5:07PM1.50m | 3:20AM1.72m | 6:11PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:39PM0.51m | 5:13AM0.73m | 5:16PM0.71m | 6:06AM0.76m | 5:55PM0.91m | 7:09AM0.79m | 6:40PM1.09m | 8:26AM0.79m | 7:46PM1.24m | 9:49AM0.75m | 9:28PM1.33m | 10:56AM0.66m | 11:01PM1.33m | ||||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | W 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | E 9 | SW 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
67 | 75 | 56 | 18 | 41 | 49 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 8 | 35 | 34 | 50 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | E 9 | W 7 | E 10 | W 7 | W 6 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 6 | ENE 11 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
26 | 24 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 29 | 8 | 7 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 9 | E 9 | W 6 | S 7 | S 7 | W 6 | S 7 | ENE 13 | ENE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 10 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 |
16 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 28 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | ENE 4 |
— | — | — | 60 | — | — | 60 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 36 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 77 | 846 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 16 | 659 | 31 | 64 | 659 | 822 | 667 |
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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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