
Surf Forecasts:
Junkyards surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, SSE swell with 893 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Junkyards over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, it’s a pretty flat and quiet period for this spot. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead, so don’t expect much for the first week or so. The action doesn’t really kick off until Saturday the 12th of September, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about.
The first few days are a write-off. Thursday the 5th sees a stormy, cross-on shore, with a messy 5ft NW swell but the wind is all wrong, and the combined energy is a moderate 720. It’s just not worth paddling out. That sets the tone for the next several days: tiny, weak swells, mostly under 3ft, with average winds. There’s a brief moment on Sunday the 6th morning when the wind goes offshore ENE at 15 mph, and the swell is a clean 3ft from the SSW, but the energy is weak (142) and the waves are just ordinary. It’s surfable, but you’d be scraping for scraps.
The best of the lot – and I mean the only real standout – comes on Saturday the 12th of September. The morning session sees a 7ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 10 seconds, producing moderate to strong combined energy of 892. The wind is gentle and cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but not terrible. The afternoon holds similar 7ft SSE swell (817 energy). This is a solid, powerful groundswell. A word of caution: at 7ft, this is expert territory, especially at a reef break like Junkyards. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s a decent long-period swell, which will mean better shaped waves but longer waits between sets. That’s a trade-off you’ll have to live with. The break is fairly consistent, and crowds are sometimes an issue, so you might have some company. The optimum swell direction for Junkyards is SW, and this is coming from SSE, so it’s slightly off-angle, but it’s the only real pulse in the window.
After that, the energy drops off fast. Sunday the 13th has a much smaller 3ft S swell with offshore wind, but it’s weak (150 energy) and only ordinary. The rest of the second week is tiny, with swells under 2ft and very low energy. By the 20th of September, it’s glassy but flat.
So, to sum it up: if you’re an experienced surfer, keep your eyes on Saturday the 12th of September. It’s the only day with real size and power, but it’s not perfect. The rest of the period is a dud. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 |
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183 | 423 | 197 | 120 | 133 | 140 | 106 | 74 | 65 | 75 | 38 | 41 | 32 | 21 | 28 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | cross |
High Tide | 11:36PM1.86m | 2:36PM1.53m | 1:00AM1.75m | 4:38PM1.63m | 3:05AM1.74m | 5:34PM1.77m | 4:36AM1.86m | 6:12PM1.90m | 5:37AM2.01m | 6:43PM2.00m | 6:26AM2.14m | 7:12PM2.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:11AM0.62m | 7:06PM1.35m | 8:59AM0.62m | 9:37PM1.34m | 10:29AM0.52m | 11:02PM1.18m | 11:31AM0.41m | 11:53PM0.98m | 12:17PM0.33m | 00:33AM0.78m | 12:56PM0.30m | 1:08AM0.61m | |||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:45 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
mm | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 9 | SSW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | ENE 10 | N 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 | N 7 | N 6 | S 7 | N 9 |
116 | 423 | 197 | 120 | 133 | 140 | 106 | 118 | 74 | 229 | 155 | 52 | 157 | 39 | 20 | 57 | 29 | 15 | 93 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | ESE 8 | NNW 10 | SW 8 | N 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SE 9 | S 8 |
170 | 19 | 173 | 95 | 65 | 57 | 101 | 74 | 65 | 75 | 56 | 41 | 32 | 21 | 28 | 26 | 17 | 21 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | E 10 | W 6 | S 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | ENE 13 | E 13 | SSE 8 | ENE 12 | S 9 | WNW 6 | ENE 9 | SW 8 | SE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | ESE 7 | NW 8 |
159 | 17 | 49 | 45 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 106 | 38 | 15 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SSW 9 | — | E 4 | E 5 | NE 5 | NE 9 | N 7 | N 6 | NNW 7 | — | N 9 | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | NE 3 | NNE 6 | ENE 5 |
183 | 297 | — | 23 | 97 | 56 | 505 | 146 | 106 | 111 | — | 189 | — | 80 | 113 | — | 2 | 67 | 39 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 799 | 64 | 733 | 0 | 733 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 657 | 657 | 609 | 657 | 657 | 1 | 667 | 1 | 2 |
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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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