
Surf Forecasts:
Junkyards surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 31ft (9.5m), 18s period, SSE swell with 53,479 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Junkyards in the next 16 days are 9.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 31ft (9.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here, and I’m lookin’ at the charts for our little slice of paradise. It’s a tale of two weeks, and the first one’s a ripper for the crew that can handle some size.
We’re kickin’ off the run on Tuesday, July 7th. The early part of the week is a complete write-off—nothin’ but tiny, sloppy junk. But things start to whisper on Tuesday morning. Junkyards will be seein’ a clean, tiny 0.5 ft wave from the southeast. It’s got a crazy long 18-second period, and the wind’s glassy. The energy is still weak (150), so it’s more of a paddle-out and a hope than a proper session.
Then it gets interesting. By Wednesday the 8th, a proper SE groundswell fills in. Wednesday morning, Junkyards is lookin’ at a solid 8.2 ft with an 18-second period, and we’ve got a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is ramping up into the moderate bracket (3993). This is gettin’ into expert territory, but it’s clean and set up beautifully for a reef like this.
But the real standout—the one you circle on the calendar—is Thursday the 9th. The wind is gonna be howlin’ offshore from the NE and ENE, and the swell is gonna be massive. The data says the combined swell energy is a staggering 10122 on Thursday morning, with 13.1 ft of SE swell at 17 seconds. By the arvo, we’re lookin’ at 16.4 ft with a fresh offshore and energy of 15492. This is a serious, life-changing kind of day for the experienced crew. It’s too big for beginners, and the report even warns the swell might be too big for the break itself. For the charger, it’s a no-brainer.
Friday the 10th goes even bigger, with 29.5 ft+ and energy numbers through the roof (80170). At this point, you’re talkin’ about huge, dangerous, and possibly unsurfable conditions unless you’re a world-beater.
After that peak, the swell backs down through the weekend and into the second week, but it stays clean with offshore or cross-off winds. The second week (from about July 14th) offers solid 8.2–9.8 ft waves, but the period drops to 8-9 seconds, so it’s gonna be a bit more disorganized and fatter at a beach break. It’s still clean and surtable for experienced folks, but the magic of that long-period groundswell is gone.
For the average punter, the best and only window is Wednesday the 8th morning. For the chargers who can handle it, Thursday the 9th is the absolute standout—just be ready for a big, powerful swell with high energy (15492) and clean, offshore winds.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed morning, strong winds from the ESE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 6 | WSW 6 | SW 9 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SE 18 | SE 16 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 150 | 739 | 1709 | 3993 | 4761 | 7432 | 10122 | 15492 | 25547 | 47681 | 52651 | 42491 | 17604 | 5721 | 3192 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:53AM1.91m | 10:56PM1.91m | 10:45AM1.83m | 11:37PM1.88m | 11:48AM1.72m | 00:24AM1.86m | 1:09PM1.62m | 1:19AM1.84m | 2:50PM1.59m | 2:25AM1.85m | 4:27PM1.65m | 3:33AM1.89m | 5:40PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:26PM0.44m | 4:56AM0.85m | 5:09PM0.59m | 5:52AM0.81m | 5:59PM0.76m | 6:59AM0.76m | 6:58PM0.94m | 8:16AM0.67m | 8:13PM1.08m | 9:35AM0.55m | 9:38PM1.16m | 10:45AM0.39m | 10:55PM1.17m | ||||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | W 6 | WSW 6 | ESE 16 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SE 16 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | S 17 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 |
30 | 31 | 10 | 10 | 173 | 261 | 309 | 739 | 1709 | 3993 | 4761 | 7432 | 10122 | 15492 | 25547 | 47681 | 52651 | 42491 | — | 2413 | 2004 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | W 6 | ESE 8 | SE 18 | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 |
6 | 8 | 24 | 25 | 13 | 22 | 150 | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 115 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | SW 9 | SE 17 | ESE 8 | W 6 | ESE 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 3 | 12 | 73 | 24 | 12 | 25 | 11 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
— | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | 32489 | 35709 | 31132 | 17604 | 5721 | 3192 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 742 | 775 | 742 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 624 | 0 | 793 | 863 | 745 | 745 | 745 | 657 | 745 | 745 | 657 |
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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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