
Surf Forecasts:
Junkyards surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, SE swell with 35 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with SE 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 (Jul 28) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 0.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 17s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. It’s a real quiet stretch for a while, so you might want to take a break and do some yard work.
The first recommendation we get is for Junkyards, a reef break. Right out of the gate, the water temp is sitting at about 85°F – that’s average for this time of year, so nothing wonky going on there.
We’ve got a long gap of poor surf conditions from Tuesday, July 28th, all the way through to Sunday, August 9th. That’s nearly two weeks of tiny, weak swells or messy wind. Most days the swell is a meager 0.7ft to 2ft, with short periods under 10 seconds. The combined energy is weak, mostly in the single digits or low 30s, so there’s no power behind it. The wind is a mixed bag of cross-off and cross-onshore, but even when it’s glassy or clean, the waves are just too small to do anything with. The forecast scores are all zeros for this entire period, so it’s a write-off.
The first hint of something surfable comes on Monday, August 10th, and Tuesday, August 11th. The swell picks up slightly to around 2ft to 2ft from the South, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind turns offshore or cross-off from the NNE and ENE, which is a major positive for Junkyards – it’ll be clean. The combined energy climbs to moderate levels (97 to 121). The forecast score is a 1 out of 10, so it’s surfable, but very ordinary. The waves are small, so it’s more of a longboard or funboard session, and the crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you might only have a few pals out.
The real standout, the only one worth clearing your schedule for, is Wednesday, August 12th. The morning shows a 2ft South swell with a period of 10 seconds, and a beautiful offshore wind from the ENE at 9 mph. The combined energy is a solid 143. By the afternoon, the swell bumps up to 3ft from the South, the period stays at 10 seconds, and the wind shifts to a moderate offshore from the East at 12 mph. The combined energy jumps to 219 (moderate). This is the first time the forecast score hits a 2 out of 10, and the file says "expect good surf conditions." For a reef break like Junkyards, that long-period groundswell (10 seconds) will wrap in nicely, offering clean, lined-up waves. The wind is offshore, so the faces will be smooth. It’s not a massive day, but it’s the cleanest, most energetic window we’ve got. The swell is under 5ft, so it’s fine for most intermediates, and the reef setup should handle the period well.
In summary, don’t bother paddling out until the second week of August. The best bet is to aim for the afternoon of Wednesday, August 12th at Junkyards. The waves will be small but clean, with a bit of push from the South swell and offshore winds making it a real treat. The forecast is more reliable this close in, so that call is solid.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | S 8 | S 7 | SE 10 | SW 8 | SE 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 10 | SW 8 | SE 9 | SW 8 | SE 10 | SW 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
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29 | 17 | 35 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:39PM1.87m | 6:36AM1.94m | 8:02PM1.93m | 7:11AM2.02m | 8:25PM1.99m | 7:46AM2.08m | 8:49PM2.03m | 8:23AM2.11m | 9:15PM2.06m | 9:02AM2.11m | 9:44PM2.06m | 9:44AM2.05m | 10:15PM2.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:56PM0.39m | 1:09AM1.13m | 1:25PM0.32m | 1:37AM1.03m | 1:54PM0.28m | 2:05AM0.93m | 2:23PM0.27m | 2:35AM0.83m | 2:54PM0.31m | 3:08AM0.74m | 3:26PM0.39m | 3:45AM0.67m | 4:00PM0.51m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 9 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 |
29 | 38 | 35 | 24 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 43 | 72 | 191 | 392 | 644 | 813 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | S 7 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
25 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | S 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | ESE 5 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
2 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 659 | 822 | 659 | 26 | 26 | 667 | 706 | 667 | 77 | 991 | 863 | 1250 | 1450 | 793 | 659 | 26 | 16 | 26 | 1 | 26 | 24 |
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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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