Surf Forecasts:
Junkyards surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, SW swell with 178 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Junkyards.
Right now, we’re looking at a pretty lean stretch to kick things off. For the first week, there’s just nothing doing. The swell is small and weak, and the wind is blowing straight onshore or cross-onshore, killing any chance of a decent wave. You’re looking at a frustrating run of poor surf conditions from Wednesday the 15th right through the weekend. The energy is weak, staying under 200 (197) for the most part, and the waves are under 3 feet. It’s a write-off.
Then we hit a little turning point. On Tuesday the 21st, the wind goes glassy, and we get tiny, clean 3 foot waves from the SW. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The energy is still low (88). The conditions stay clean through into Friday the 24th, with light offshore winds, but the swell never gets above 2 feet and the energy is anemic. It’s a longboard or a foiler’s game, not a standout.
The real shift comes on Monday the 28th. The swell picks up to 5 feet from the SE, with a period of 15 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, which means long, powerful lines. The energy jumps to 967 (moderate), and the wind is cross-offshore. This is the best on offer. Tuesday the 29th gets bigger, with 7 feet, but the period is still 14 seconds, and the energy is 1726. The wind stays cross-off. These waves will be clean and powerful, but that long period makes them tricky for beach breaks. At Junkyards, a reef, it’s likely to line up nicely. Wednesday the 29th gets huge, with 12 feet from the SE, but the wind picks up to 28 mph and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. That’s too big for most people, and the wind will make it a mess. Thursday the 30th is a total loss with near-gale winds and a swell direction swinging to the NW.
So, the standout window is Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th. Monday morning is the pick: 5 feet SE swell, 15-second period, moderate energy (967), and clean cross-offshore wind. The water is a bit colder than average for the time of year (81°F, anomaly -3°F). It’s not a huge swell, but the quality will be there. Just be aware that Junkyards can get crowded when it’s good. For the experts, Tuesday morning’s 7 feet SE swell will offer bigger, more powerful waves, but it’s more of a challenge.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 138 | 136 | 136 | 45 | 68 | 118 | 138 | 57 | 106 | 143 | 134 | 125 | 163 | 178 | 110 | 91 | 95 | 71 | 84 | 93 | 54 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 8:39PM2.07m | 8:02AM2.23m | 9:14PM2.08m | 8:47AM2.19m | 9:49PM2.07m | 9:32AM2.11m | 10:23PM2.04m | 10:17AM1.97m | 10:58PM1.99m | 11:06AM1.81m | 11:36PM1.93m | 12:03PM1.64m | 00:16AM1.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:05PM0.03m | 2:17AM0.87m | 2:46PM0.08m | 2:59AM0.79m | 3:25PM0.18m | 3:41AM0.75m | 4:02PM0.33m | 4:25AM0.73m | 4:39PM0.51m | 5:13AM0.73m | 5:16PM0.71m | 6:06AM0.76m | 5:55PM0.91m | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | ESE 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | W 7 | E 10 | E 10 | W 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 40 | 27 | 38 | 45 | 68 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 178 | 110 | 91 | 95 | 71 | 84 | 93 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 11 | S 7 | ESE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 |
| kJ | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | E 8 | ESE 11 | S 7 | E 10 | SSE 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 10 | S 6 | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 19 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 1 | — | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 5 | W 5 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 138 | 136 | 136 | 23 | 11 | 118 | 138 | 57 | 106 | 143 | 134 | 125 | 163 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 609 | 690 | 601 | 77 | 701 | 609 | 609 | 667 | 601 | 659 | 601 | 601 | 601 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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