Surf Forecasts:
The Wharf Lefts surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, E swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with E 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Wharf Lefts in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wharf Lefts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got one spot on the radar for the next couple of weeks, The Wharf Lefts, and honestly, it’s a tough outlook. The first few days have a little something, but after that we’re looking at a long, flat spell.
The only real action kicks off on Monday, 27 July. The Wharf Lefts sees a mix of swells, with the main energy coming from the east at 3ft to 4ft, and a solid 14-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, which is good for this reef setup. The combined energy is moderate (551 Monday morning, 666 Monday afternoon). The wind is cross-off from the ENE, blowing at 15 to 16 mph, which will keep things clean. The water's sitting at 80°, right around the norm for this time of year. But look, the scores are low and the commentary says it’s marginal, so don’t expect a classic. The swell direction is east, but the optimum for this break is south, so the waves might not have the best shape. It’s a fairly consistent spot, and crowds are possible, so you might have some company. This is the best on offer, but it’s a humble one.
By Tuesday, 28 July, the swell drops right off. We’ve got smaller 2ft waves from the SSW, still with that 14-second period, but the energy is weak (150). The wind goes offshore from the NNE, which is a big positive for clean faces, but the size is just too small to get excited about.
From Wednesday, 29 July, right through to the end of the 16-day window, it’s a write-off. The swell drops to 1ft to 2ft, the energy is weak (mostly under 100, sometimes a little over) and the conditions are poor. The wind stays cross-off from the ENE, often blowing a fresh to strong breeze (15 to 28 mph), which is just too much for these tiny waves. The break is a reef, so with that much wind and no push, it’s not going to be a paddle session. If you’re into kite surfing, the strong, consistent cross-off wind might be more interesting than a surfboard.
There’s a gap of over a week with no real surf to recommend. The best window is Monday, 27 July, and even then, keep your expectations low. It’s a long stretch of nothing after that.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu morning, strong winds from the ENE by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 297 | 436 | 506 | 143 | 145 | 145 | 198 | 204 | 187 | 189 | 173 | 167 | 161 | 191 | 176 | 127 | 91 | 96 | 97 | 45 | 58 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | 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 | 3:24PM0.73m | 3:13AM0.25m | 3:56PM0.73m | 3:51AM0.27m | 4:26PM0.73m | 4:30AM0.29m | 4:55PM0.70m | 5:12AM0.32m | 5:23PM0.66m | 5:56AM0.36m | 5:53PM0.60m | 6:47AM0.40m | 6:23PM0.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:41PM0.10m | 8:29AM0.01m | 11:05PM0.09m | 9:07AM0.02m | 11:29PM0.08m | 9:46AM0.03m | 11:53PM0.07m | 10:27AM0.07m | 00:17AM0.06m | 11:13AM0.11m | 00:42AM0.05m | 12:07PM0.16m | 1:10AM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
| kJ | 297 | 436 | 506 | 1042 | 1002 | 881 | 351 | 256 | 187 | 142 | 173 | 123 | 117 | 191 | 176 | 127 | 91 | 96 | 103 | 104 | 93 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | S 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | E 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 246 | 222 | 160 | 143 | 145 | 145 | 198 | 204 | 58 | 189 | 152 | 167 | 161 | 75 | 72 | 42 | 39 | 106 | 97 | 45 | 58 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 16 | S 10 | SW 21 | S 3 | S 4 | SW 18 | N 10 | ENE 16 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | S 11 | N 9 | S 11 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 111 | 7 | 51 | 74 | 73 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | — | SSE 3 | — | ENE 8 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 215 | 162 | 189 | 127 | 176 | — | 3 | — | 187 | — | 188 | 181 | 242 | 321 | 431 | 489 | 728 | 547 | 513 | 557 | 382 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 41 | 27 | 29 | 43 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 71 | 43 |
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