Junkyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.35° N 127.75° E

Junkyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Junkyards sea temperature is
28.5°C
0.3° 

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


Junkyards surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 3,178 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 (Aug 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 27th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, gang, Rusty here. Let’s break it down. This forecast is a slow starter, but there’s a beast of a day waiting for us if we’re patient.

The first week is a total bust for any decent waves at Junkyards. We’ve got a long dry spell from now until the end of August with nothing but tiny, weak surf and ugly conditions. The wind is shifting around all the time, and we’ve got storm risk most days. It’s not worth paddling out. The combined wave energy is weak, staying under 100 (127) on Monday the 24th, and it goes downhill from there.

Then Wednesday the 26th hits, and we get a big pulse of swell, but it’s a total mess. A 10 to 13-foot (3.5m to 4.0m) W swell shows up, but it’s dragging a 37 mph (60 km/h) onshore gale. The combined energy jumps to 1762 and 2456, but the wind is just tearing the ocean apart. That’s a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle-surfing one. It’s blown out and dangerous. The wind stays strong through Thursday and Friday, keeping the surf chunky and cross-shore. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year.

Now, the real standout. Circle Tuesday, September 1st. The afternoon is the absolute highlight of the whole 16-day window. Junkyards is going off. We’re looking at a 20-foot (6.0m) SE groundswell with a very long 14-second period. The combined energy is a massive 13463 – that’s a ton of power. This is for expert surfers only. Anything over 8 feet (2.5m) is for the experienced, and this is triple that. The wind is a clean offshore from the NE at 12 mph (20 km/h), so those long-period lines should be glassed up perfectly. This is a once-in-a-forecast kind of day.

We’ve also got another sweet window. Sunday, September 6th, brings a glassy morning with a 10-foot (3.0m) SE swell and a 13-second period. The energy is strong at 3226, and with zero wind, it’s going to be a dreamy, clean session for experienced surfers. The following Monday, September 7th, is also massive, with a 13-foot (4.0m) SSE swell and a 13-second period, energy hitting 10496. It’s clean in the morning, but the wind turns cross-shore in the afternoon. Still, for the experts, that Monday morning is a true standout.

The rest of the second week is a mix of solid, high-energy swells (1500 to 7000+ energy readings) but with cross-shore winds that’ll bring some texture. It’s still surfable, especially for the experienced, but the absolute best sessions are on September 1st afternoon, and September 6th morning.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun night, gales from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

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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Saturday
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SW
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SSW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
162
91
97
64
39
38
37
1762
2456
732
1351
1599
2561
1087
720
578
433
410
235
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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E
20
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NE
25
N
40
N
65
WNW
60
WSW
45
SSW
40
S
35
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30
SSE
25
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25
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
7:38AM2.16m
8:14PM2.11m
Low Tide
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
2:01PM0.34m
2:13AM0.58m
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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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