Junkyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s in store for Junkyards.

Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty grim. We’re staring down a long, flat spell with barely a ripple to get excited about, and the first proper chance of a wave doesn’t arrive until September 12th. That’s a solid week of nothing useful, so don’t bother checking the cam until then.

The water temp is sitting around 84°, which is right on the money for this time of year, so at least the water is warm when you do get in.

Now, the one event that’s got my attention is Saturday, September 12th. That’s the standout. We’ve got a new SSE swell pushing in, around 7 ft on the morning with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a solid 1370, so there’s some proper grunt behind it. That’s going to be a bit too big for the beginners – it’s in the expert zone. But the wind is light and offshore from the ENE, so the reef should be clean and lined up. By the afternoon, the swell drops back to 6 ft, still from the SSE, and the energy is still respectable at 506. The wind stays light and offshore, so it’s really the only window worth paddling out for. Just keep in mind that Junkyards takes a SW direction best, and this swell is coming from the SSE, so it might not be absolutely perfect, but it’s the only decent pulse we get.

After that, the 13th and 14th of September see the swell fade fast. Sunday morning has a tiny 3 ft pulse, but it’s weak. By Monday, it’s back to nothing. Then from the 15th through the 20th, it’s flat. A few tiny 1 ft blips here and there, but nothing you’d bother getting wet for. The wind turns cross-offshore and even glassy on the 18th afternoon, but with only 1 ft of swell, it’s just a flat, clean lake.

So, to sum it up: if you’ve got the skills and you’re desperate, circle September 12th on the calendar. The reef will be working, it’ll be clean, and it’s your only real shot. Everything else is a write-off. Just remember, when it’s this flat for this long, forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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