Junkyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here, breakin’ down the Junkyards forecast for the next couple of weeks.

First off, it’s a long, flat spell. From Wednesday, July 29th, right through to Saturday, August 8th, there’s basically nothing. We’re talkin’ tiny 0.6ft to 1.0ft waves, with weak energy readings (9 to 32). The wind is glassy or light at times, but it doesn’t matter when there’s no push. You’re better off takin’ a nap than paddlin’ out.

The turnaround comes on Sunday, August 9th. That’s when we get a proper S swell rolling in at 3ft to 4ft, with a 10-second period – that’s a clean groundswell. The energy jumps to 277 and 402, which is solid. And the wind? Light offshore from the NE, switchin’ to the ENE. That means glassy, clean, lined-up waves. That Sunday morning is the pick of the whole forecast. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.

Monday, August 10th, keeps the fun goin’ with similar 3ft to 4ft SSW swell, but the wind goes cross-offshore from the ESE, so still clean, just a little less perfect. Energy is strong (274 to 330). Tuesday, August 11th, bumps up a touch to 4ft, but the wind is cross-off again, and the tides might make things a bit tricky, so pick your window.

Wednesday, August 12th, is back to “good surf” in the morning, with 4ft S swell and light cross-offshore ESE wind. The afternoon gets windier. Thursday, August 13th, finishes strong with 3ft S swell and clean offshore ENE winds, and solid energy at 368. That’s a beauty.

So here’s the deal: you’ve got a long wait. The first 10 days are a total bust. But from Sunday, August 9th, onward, we get a solid run of clean S groundswell with offshore winds. The standout is Sunday morning, with Thursday morning a close second. The waves are fun for a reef break, but the 4ft days might be a bit much for beginners – anything over 5ft gets gnarly. Keep an eye on the tide.

Junkyards can get a few heads when it’s on, but it’s not a circus.

Rusty, out.

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