Surf Forecasts:
Junkyards surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 8,212 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s is also forecast. 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 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let's have a look at what Junkyards (Australia) has cookin' for us over this stretch. We're lookin' at a classic story here: a fair bit of ugly weather to sit through for a chance at a couple of real sweet moments.
It's a reef break, needs a good SW swell to get goin', and right now, it's pretty sleepy. The first few days are a write-off. Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th are dominated by stormy winds and tiny, weak swell – you're talkin' swell energy barely breakin' 23 (combined energy), which is nothin' to write home about. The water temp is sittin' right on average for the time of year at 84°F, so no surprises there.
Friday the 21st shows a little pulse in the swell, up to 4ft from the SSW with moderate energy (222), but it's still messy with those storm clouds around. Saturday the 22nd is where the wheels come off, or on, dependin' on how you look at it. We get a massive jump in size – 13 to 15ft from the SSE – but the wind is a gale-force disaster in the morning. By Saturday afternoon, the wind drops right back to a gentle breeze, makin' it cross-off and clean. The swell energy is huge, over 2996, and the wave comment says it's excellent for experienced surfers. This is raw, powerful, heavy reef surf. It'll be too big for most, and with crowds possible, you'll be sharpshootin' for a bomb. That Saturday afternoon window is the standout for the gutsy crew.
Sunday the 23rd holds that big size, 12 to 15ft from the SSE, but the wind is back up to a strong breeze or worse, makin' it a battle. Monday the 24th is similar: big but battered by wind. Tuesday the 25th sees the swell back down to a more manageable 4-4ft from the S, with clean offshore winds from the ENE and NE. It’s a nice lookin' little window of moderate surf, but the energy is moderate too (418 and 295). A good day for a mid-length.
Then the forecast gets wild again. From the 26th through the 29th, it's just a mess of strong winds, storms, and weird, short-period swell. Not even worth paddlin' out.
But hold on. Look at Sunday the 30th. After all that chaos, the stars finally line up. There's no wind – a slight air, then a light offshore breeze. The swell is a solid 4 to 5ft from the WNW, with a good 10-second period and decent energy (627 and 484). The wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions." This is your session. It'll be clean, shapely, and have some real push to it. A perfect reef wave. Monday the 31st drops back down to average, and the rest of the first week of September is tiny and weak again, although Wednesday the 2nd afternoon has a moment with a glassy 4ft from the S (237).
So, the plan is simple: get your big-gun board ready for the Saturday 22nd afternoon, which is a serious, expert-only proposition. But the absolute best, most user-friendly good time is Sunday the 30th. Mark it in the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, near gales from the ESE by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 11 | 35 | 113 | 159 | 181 | 222 | 343 | 1608 | 3430 | 2736 | 5640 | 4159 | 2233 | 3195 | 2426 | 983 | 466 | 264 | 216 | 132 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:19AM1.67m | 11:07PM1.91m | 12:19PM1.50m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:55PM0.98m | 6:04AM0.75m | 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 | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 |
18 | 11 | 35 | 113 | 159 | 215 | 222 | 343 | 246 | 276 | 260 | 229 | 187 | 180 | 119 | 115 | 983 | 466 | 1575 | 1928 | 4288 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 7 | — | ENE 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 10 |
4 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 45 | 14 | 117 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | — | 41 | 130 | 100 | 264 | 216 | 132 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | SW 8 | — | SW 9 | SW 9 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 14 | ESE 16 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSE 8 |
1 | 1 | 24 | — | 39 | 50 | 26 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 223 | 124 | 154 | 79 | 32 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 9 | SE 7 | — | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 6 | E 15 | E 7 | E 7 | — |
269 | 218 | 288 | 343 | 294 | 181 | 330 | — | 1608 | 3430 | 2736 | 5640 | 4159 | 2233 | 3195 | 2426 | 213 | 1989 | 255 | 282 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 657 | 2 | 4 | 609 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 601 | 609 | 609 | 0 | 601 | 601 | 624 | 601 | 635 | 827 | 609 | 2 | 657 | 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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