Surf Forecasts:
Junkyards surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,422 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Junkyards has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
The short story is this: a whole lot of waiting. We've got a long stretch of ankle-to-waist high slop, then a pulse of energy that gets messy, and finally, a beacon of light at the very end of the forecast. It's a long way out, so call it hopeful rather than a sure thing.
For the next few days, we're looking at tiny, weak surf with wave heights around 1-2 feet. The swell energy is weak, values in the 40s and 50s (52-64). Water temp is around 84°, which is about normal for this time of year. Wind is cross-off or offshore, so surfaces will be clean, but there's just no push. It's a longboard and chat-to-your-mates-in-the-lineup kind of surf, not one for performance.
Then, the swell shows up on the 20th, jumping to about 8 feet. But the energy is strong (1035) and the wind is a fresh cross-shore with lumpy cross-chop. On top of that, there's a thunderstorm risk. It's a messy, powerful mess, not for the faint of heart, and likely to be a battle. This size is also well past what a beginner wants to deal with. The swell eases a bit on the 21st and 22nd, but we're still dealing with moderate to fresh cross-shore winds and chop. For a paddle surfer, this looks like a skip, but for someone on a kite, this could be a whole different story.
By the 23rd and 24th, we're back down to 2-3 feet, and the wind goes light, with some glassy periods, especially on the 23rd afternoon and 24th morning. But the energy is weak, dropping into the 70s (74, 76), so it's small and soft. Might be okay for a gentle cruise.
The following week is pretty flat, with energy levels dropping to almost nothing (7-20). There’s not much to say except that the ocean is having a rest.
Now for the good part. Around the 29th, we see a new pulse. A 6-foot groundswell from the WNW, but with a short period (6 seconds). The wind is light and offshore, so it'll be clean. The 30th is similar, with clean conditions. But the 31st is the standout. We're looking at a solid 4-foot SSW swell, and the energy is building back into the 200s (206). The wind is offshore from the ENE, which should hold the waves open and clean. This looks like the best bet of the whole period, with some proper, rippable waves on the cards. Just remember, it’s a long-range call, so check back closer to the time.
Keep it salty.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the E by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the S by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SW 8 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
86 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 74 | 49 | 34 | 24 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 999 | 889 | 1422 | 739 | 606 | 516 | 399 | 290 | 200 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:15AM2.15m | 9:39PM2.13m | 9:54AM2.02m | 10:07PM2.08m | 10:34AM1.85m | 10:36PM2.01m | 11:19AM1.67m | 11:07PM1.91m | 12:19PM1.50m | 11:42PM1.80m | 2:15PM1.40m | 00:33AM1.69m | 5:17PM1.48m | 2:15AM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:31PM0.46m | 3:52AM0.54m | 4:00PM0.62m | 4:31AM0.58m | 4:28PM0.80m | 5:13AM0.66m | 4:55PM0.98m | 6:04AM0.75m | 5:24PM1.15m | 7:13AM0.83m | 6:02PM1.32m | 8:53AM0.84m | 8:41PM1.43m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 38 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | ESE 8 | SW 8 | S 8 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SW 8 | SSE 10 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
86 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 74 | 49 | 34 | 98 | 11 | 11 | 749 | 999 | 11 | 917 | 739 | 26 | 6 | 399 | 290 | 200 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 5 | S 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | ENE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 |
51 | 51 | 50 | 73 | 71 | 50 | 15 | 8 | 24 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 24 | 22 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 10 | SSE 10 | — | SSW 8 | — | S 8 | SW 8 | — | — | SW 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
27 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 30 | 10 | — | 22 | — | 13 | 25 | — | — | 14 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — |
12 | 13 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 57 | 130 | 152 | 509 | 422 | 1474 | — | 889 | 1422 | — | 606 | 516 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1020 | 609 | 827 | 609 | 609 | 601 | 601 | 619 | 624 | 601 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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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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