Junkyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.35° N 127.75° E

Junkyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Junkyards sea temperature is
28.7° C
0.1° 

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


Junkyards surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 3,690 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with S 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 22nd Aug)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got Junkyards on the table, and honestly, the next two weeks are a mixed bag. The overall pattern is a big pulse of powerful, messy swell early on, followed by a long wait for cleaner, smaller conditions. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is bang on average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The real story starts on Thursday the 20th. The afternoon sees a cross-off breeze and a clean 4 ft swell from the S, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 201. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about – the forecast calls it marginal, so don’t expect perfection.

Friday the 21st is where it gets gnarly. The swell jumps up fast, with morning energy at 219 and a 4 ft S swell, but the wind is howling from the ESE at 25 mph. By the afternoon, it’s a beast: 12 ft from the SE at 8 seconds, with a massive combined energy of 1973. The wind is a near gale at 31 mph. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s going to be a washing machine. Honestly, with that much wind and chop, it’s looking more interesting for kite surfing than a clean paddle session.

Saturday the 22nd is the peak of the event. Morning brings 13 ft of SSE swell at 10 seconds, with a combined energy of 2799. The wind is still a strong 25 mph cross-off. This is a serious, powerful, stormy groundswell. For a reef break like Junkyards, that long period (10 seconds) will bring some proper, heavy lines, but with that wind, it’ll be a battle. Afternoon drops to 10 ft, but it’s still a grinder.

The standout window, if you ask me, is Tuesday the 25th. The swell has dropped to a clean 4 ft from the S, with a 9-second period. The combined energy is 262. The magic is the wind: light offshore from the E at 12 mph. That’s offshore, clean, and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” It’s not huge, but for a reef like Junkyards, that’s a perfect, fun, rippable size. The morning is the call.

From Wednesday the 26th onward, the swell fades and the wind shifts around. We get a few days of 3 ft to 4 ft S swell, but the wind is mostly cross-off or light, so it’s ordinary. The consistency is there, but the quality is flat. Thursday the 28th and Friday the 29th are small and weak, with combined energy dropping below 200. By the end of the first week of September, the wind is howling again from the N at gale force, and the swell is small and messy. There’s a long gap of poor conditions from the 28th right through to the 4th of September.

So, the best bet is Tuesday the 25th. It’s the cleanest, most surfable wave in the whole period. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu night, near gales from the SE by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

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Tuesday
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Period (s)
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S
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1.2
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8
3.5
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4.5
SSE
10
4
SSE
10
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9
2.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
189
225
165
1871
3690
2715
1514
926
1258
1906
1482
1858
86
205
262
319
288
342
335
322
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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NE
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N
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NW
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
11:42PM1.80m
2:15PM1.40m
00:33AM1.69m
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
Low Tide
5:24PM1.15m
7:13AM0.83m
6:02PM1.32m
8:53AM0.84m
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
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Temp °C
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27
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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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