Surf Forecasts:
The Wharf Lefts surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, E swell with 627 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wharf Lefts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a bit of a slow burner for The Wharf Lefts, so don’t be in a rush to wax up just yet.
The first week is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. The wind is cranking from the ENE, mostly around 18 mph, and that’s just not going to give us the clean lines we want. The swell is small, around 3 ft to 4 ft, and while it’s coming from the S/SSW with some decent period (15-18 seconds), the energy is just getting chewed up by the wind. The combined wave energy sits around 600-700 (moderate), but the conditions are marginal at best. We’ve got a gap from the 12th through the 22nd where the surf is either poor or just not worth the paddle. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing special.
The real standout window opens up on Sunday the 23rd. The wind finally eases, dropping to a light 6-9 mph from the ENE, and the swell ticks up slightly to 3 ft from the SSW. The combined energy climbs to 368 (moderate), and the forecast says good surf. Then, Monday the 24th is the day to circle. The wind goes glassy, with a slight air from the ENE, and we’ve got a clean 3 ft SSW swell. The combined energy is 382 (moderate). This is the best on offer by a long shot. The Wharf Lefts is a reef break and it’s fairly consistent, but it can get crowded sometimes, so get there early.
Later in the week, on Wednesday the 26th, we get another glassy window in the afternoon with calm winds and a 3 ft SSW swell. The energy is a bit lower at 307 (moderate), but still clean. These are the days to be in the water.
So, to sum it up: the first 10 days or so are a bust. The real action is on the 23rd and 24th, with Monday the 24th being the pick of the bunch. Keep an eye on it, but it’s looking promising.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the ENE on Sat night, light winds from the E by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 7 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 273 | 422 | 413 | 437 | 516 | 566 | 537 | 423 | 341 | 236 | 225 | 222 | 181 | 121 | 418 | 343 | 268 | 261 | 173 |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:40AM0.32m | 4:10PM0.77m | 4:27AM0.37m | 4:46PM0.72m | 5:13AM0.41m | 5:20PM0.64m | 6:00AM0.45m | 5:52PM0.56m | 6:50AM0.48m | 6:22PM0.48m | 7:46AM0.51m | 6:51PM0.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:34PM0.05m | 9:04AM-0.01m | 11:03PM0.04m | 9:53AM0.02m | 11:31PM0.04m | 10:43AM0.07m | 11:58PM0.04m | 11:35AM0.13m | 00:25AM0.05m | 12:33PM0.19m | 00:52AM0.05m | 1:44PM0.24m | 1:23AM0.07m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | 7:00 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 57 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 261 | 218 | 413 | 437 | 516 | 566 | 537 | 423 | 341 | 236 | 225 | 222 | 181 | 1532 | 536 | 287 | 268 | 261 | 173 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 17 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 13 | S 18 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | S 15 | S 6 | S 5 | W 11 |
| kJ | 273 | 422 | 218 | 225 | 109 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 47 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 55 | 85 | 135 | 343 | 16 | 5 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | NNW 8 | W 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 7 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 9 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 30 | 121 | 166 | 56 | 21 | 21 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | SSE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 87 | 107 | 156 | 151 | 176 | 238 | 266 | 279 | 320 | 589 | 807 | 1174 | 1275 | — | 418 | — | 344 | 272 | 136 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 71 | 187 | 194 | 194 | 151 | 64 | 40 | 0 | 42 | 41 | 41 |
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