Surf Forecasts:
The Wharf Lefts surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 226 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Wharf Lefts this week:
The surf forecast for The Wharf Lefts over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Wharf Lefts in the next 16 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wharf Lefts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a tough stretch. The Wharf Lefts is our only real option on the table, and it’s not exactly firing at the moment. The first week is pretty flat, with tiny 1ft swell from the SSW and a persistent cross-off wind from the ENE at 12 to 19 mph. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there. The combined energy is weak, mostly under 100 (94), which tells you there’s barely any push. It’s clean, but that’s about it – you’d be battling for a dribble.
Things do start to look a little more interesting around the 12th of August. The swell picks up to 3ft from the SSW, with a period of 18 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, so it’ll have some shape and power, especially for a reef break like this. The combined energy jumps to 600 (moderate), which is the best we’ll see. Wind is still cross-off from the ENE at 16 mph, but it’s manageable. That Wednesday morning, 12th August, is the standout window. The swell direction is S, which is a good match for the optimum S direction for this spot. It’s still not huge, but for a fairly consistent reef break, it’s your best bet.
After that, it trails off again. The 14th and 15th see similar size but the period drops to 13-14 seconds, and the energy stays moderate. The wind firms up to 19-22 mph, and the setup is more of a kite-surfing breeze than a paddling dream. There’s a bit of a gap of poor surf from the 15th onward, with energy dropping back into the 200s.
If you’re keen, hit the 12th August morning session. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game. The break is exposed and consistent enough, but the wind is a real enemy here. Keep an eye on it – forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
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 kJ | 58 | 52 | 49 | 56 | 45 | 72 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 80 | 100 | 75 | 50 | 96 | 118 | 155 | 150 |
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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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:46AM0.45m | 6:55PM0.46m | 8:53AM0.50m | 7:33PM0.38m | 10:05AM0.56m | 8:23PM0.30m | 11:16AM0.63m | 9:52PM0.24m | 12:20PM0.69m | 11:39PM0.21m | 1:15PM0.76m | 1:00AM0.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:10AM0.04m | 1:16PM0.22m | 1:43AM0.03m | 2:49PM0.26m | 2:22AM0.02m | 4:58PM0.26m | 3:11AM0.02m | 7:03PM0.22m | 4:11AM0.02m | 8:10PM0.16m | 5:16AM0.01m | 8:53PM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 7:06 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | E 11 | ENE 11 | SSW 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 57 | 55 | 48 | 66 | 305 | 50 | 245 | 188 | 71 | 49 | 53 | 80 | 100 | 75 | 44 | 74 | 115 | 155 | 99 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 10 | NNW 7 | NE 7 | S 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 58 | 52 | 49 | 56 | 45 | 72 | 47 | 39 | 39 | 55 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 20 | 96 | 118 | 71 | 150 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 5 | SW 16 | S 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 9 | SSW 16 | S 10 | NE 10 | SW 13 | S 10 |
| kJ | 40 | 42 | 43 | 5 | 42 | 32 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 50 | 17 | 17 | 28 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | — | ENE 11 | — | — | NE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 394 | 230 | 250 | 202 | — | 305 | — | — | 32 | 61 | 151 | 123 | 88 | 17 | 72 | 136 | 138 | 165 | 198 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 41 | 14 | 43 | 43 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 |
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