Junkyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.35° N 127.75° E

Junkyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Junkyards sea temperature is
28.6° C
0.2° 

Junkyards surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Junkyards surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 2,584 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with SSW 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 (Aug 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Junkyards in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 17s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 26th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for Junkyards. It’s a reef setup, picks up a south-west swell best, and it’s fairly consistent, but we’ve got a real mixed bag coming.

Right off the bat, Saturday morning (22nd August) kicks off with a solid 8 ft S swell, but the wind is a strong 25 mph cross-off, and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. The water temperature is sitting about average for this time of year, which is fine. The combined swell energy is a hefty 1365, which is strong, but that wind and the lumpy conditions make it a messy one. It’s not the day to get excited.

Sunday morning (23rd August) is a bit more promising. The swell drops to 6 ft S, period is 10 seconds, and the wind is a cleaner 16 mph cross-off from the ESE. The combined energy is still moderate at 708. It’s a clean-looking morning, but the surf is still pretty marginal. The afternoon drops to 5 ft and the energy falls off.

Monday (24th August) through to Wednesday (26th) is a flat spell. Swell heights are under 4 ft, and the energy reading is low, with values like 165 and 61. The wind is light, but there’s just not enough push. The end of the first week into the second week is where we get a bit of a tease.

Thursday morning (27th August) shows a 5 ft NW swell coming in with a period of 11 seconds, which is a nice long-period groundswell. The combined energy is 586, moderate. The wind is light cross-on from the WNW, so it’s not clean, but it’s surfable. The best part of the whole forecast might be Friday morning (28th August). The swell is 5 ft from the NW, period 11 seconds, and the wind is a light 6 mph cross-off from the SE. The combined energy is 581, and the conditions are described as “very good.” That’s the standout window—clean, solid, and a proper groundswell. For a reef break like Junkyards, this is where it’ll shine. The swell might be a touch big for beginners, but it’s manageable. It’s not too big.

After that, we drop off hard. The rest of the 30th August through to the 6th of September is a long stretch of tiny surf. Swell heights hover around 2 ft to 3 ft, combined energy is under 150, and the wind is mostly cross-off or offshore, but there’s simply no wave. The morning of the 1st September sees a bit of a bump with a 5 ft S swell, period 12 seconds, and energy 723, but it’s still marginal. The wind is moderate, and the conditions are clean, but the forecast doesn’t rate it highly.

Overall, we’ve got one real standout: Friday morning (28th August). That’s your best bet for a solid, clean, and surfable session. The rest of the window is either too small, too windy, or just plain ordinary. The gaps between worthwhile surf are a few days at a time, especially from the 24th to the 26th, and then again from the 29th through to the 4th of September. It’s a lean couple of weeks, but that Friday session is worth chasing.

Stay salty.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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11
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11
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11
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10
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1303
1316
657
591
363
199
165
121
67
48
70
124
1700
2258
1665
1636
1276
599
317
169
157
Wind (km/h)
35
SE
25
SSE
20
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
NNE
25
N
25
NNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
WSW
35
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35
SW
35
SSW
25
S
20
SSE
15
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Wind State
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cross
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cross-off
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High Tide
5:17PM1.48m
2:15AM1.61m
6:02PM1.61m
4:01AM1.63m
6:26PM1.73m
5:05AM1.73m
6:47PM1.83m
5:50AM1.85m
7:07PM1.92m
6:28AM1.97m
7:28PM2.00m
7:03AM2.08m
7:50PM2.07m
Low Tide
8:41PM1.43m
10:25AM0.77m
11:03PM1.37m
11:21AM0.66m
11:53PM1.25m
12:00PM0.54m
00:24AM1.12m
12:33PM0.45m
00:51AM0.99m
1:03PM0.38m
1:16AM0.84m
1:32PM0.34m
1:43AM0.70m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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