Surf Forecasts:
Junkyards surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 3,114 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 (Aug 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
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 cooking for Junkyards over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first chunk of this forecast is a write-off. We’re looking at a solid gap of poor surf and howling winds from Tuesday, August 25th, all the way through to the end of the week. The wind is nasty, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, blowing 30 to 31 mph, and the swell is getting absolutely thumped. The wave energy is through the roof, with values around 1451 to 3114, but it’s all just wind mess. Thursday afternoon actually has a 12 ft SW swell with a 12-second period, but with that cross-shore wind, it’s just a lumpy, blown-out mess. Not worth paddling out for.
We finally get a bit of a breather on Sunday, August 30th. The morning sees a clean 3 ft SSW swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the ENE at 15 mph. The wave energy is a modest 221, which is manageable. It’s not a standout, but after a week of nothing, it’s the first sign of life. The afternoon stays clean but the swell drops to 3 ft and the wind picks up a bit.
Then, Monday, August 31st, is the real standout. The morning session at Junkyards is looking clean. We’ve got a 7 ft SE swell rolling in with an 11-second period, which gives it some decent power and shape. The wind is cross-offshore from the NE, blowing 25 mph, and the wave energy is a solid 1204. This is a proper reef wave, and that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. The water temp is about average for this time of year. The guide says crowds are sometimes an issue, so if you can get out early, you’ll have it to yourself. This is a solid window for experienced surfers.
Tuesday, September 1st, is a weird one. The morning is a washout with near-gale offshore winds, but the afternoon? That’s a monster. A 23 ft SSW swell with an 11-second period hits, with wave energy of 11284. But the wind is a screaming cross-offshore 37 mph. The file says it’s clean, but that’s a misleading one – that’s wild, dangerous, and only for absolute experts if you’ve got a death wish. I’d leave that one alone.
After that, the forecast turns grim again. Wednesday, September 2nd, has gale-force winds and heavy rain, and the swell is all over the place and blown out. The rest of the first week of September is a mix of onshore winds and small, weak swells. The wave energy drops to 20-189, and the swells are short-period, around 8-10 seconds. There’s a brief window of small, clean surf on Saturday, September 5th, with a 1 ft SW swell and light offshore wind, but it’s tiny. The second week is mostly flat and unremarkable, with small waves and messy conditions.
The Bottom Line: The only real standout is the morning of Monday, August 31st. That’s your window. Everything else is a fight against the wind or just too small. If you’re a beginner, the bigger stuff (over 8 ft) is too much, and the smaller stuff is too inconsistent. For the experienced crew, that Monday morning at Junkyards is worth a look.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon night, gales from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | NW 8 | WSW 8 | NW 10 | W 11 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
64 | 39 | 27 | 1664 | 1451 | 1195 | 1719 | 1724 | 3114 | 1637 | 520 | 929 | 452 | 826 | 457 | 293 | 154 | 106 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:05AM1.73m | 6:47PM1.83m | 5:50AM1.85m | 7:07PM1.92m | 6:28AM1.97m | 7:28PM2.00m | 7:03AM2.08m | 7:50PM2.07m | 7:38AM2.16m | 8:14PM2.11m | 8:14AM2.20m | 8:39PM2.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:01PM0.34m | 2:13AM0.58m | 2:31PM0.39m | 2:45AM0.47m | ||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
6:57 | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | E 16 | E 13 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | W 11 | WSW 11 | E 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 10 |
3691 | 9999 | 9716 | 1783 | 1412 | 1195 | 1719 | 1724 | 51 | 1637 | 486 | 207 | 267 | 229 | 267 | 293 | 154 | 106 | 90 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | NE 10 | E 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 18 | E 12 | SSW 9 | WSW 11 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
64 | 39 | 27 | 407 | 93 | 50 | 22 | 32 | 6 | 26 | 172 | 164 | 14 | 55 | 30 | 47 | 67 | 74 | 58 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | — | ESE 20 | S 8 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ESE 10 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | ENE 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 |
19 | — | 39 | 1 | 17 | 35 | 55 | 53 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 119 | 44 | 44 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | N 5 | N 6 | NW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 12 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 |
100 | 44 | 204 | 1664 | 1451 | 1029 | 1109 | 962 | 3114 | 161 | 520 | 929 | 452 | 826 | 457 | 123 | 74 | 95 | 366 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 609 | 609 | 609 | 609 | 609 | 609 | 619 | 621 | 619 | 619 | 609 | 4 | 4 | 998 | 4 | 0 | 775 | 619 |
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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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