Surf Forecasts:
The Wharf Lefts surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with 273 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period with SW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) 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 2.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wharf Lefts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks.
It’s a slow start. The first real surf that’s worth a look doesn’t show up until Thursday morning, August 20th. Before that, Wednesday the 19th is flat and messy, so you’re not missing a thing.
The absolute standout is Friday morning, August 21st. The Wharf Lefts will have clean 2ft waves from the SW, with a long period of 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (267), and the wind is dead calm, glassy. That’s the morning you wait for. The long period means longer lulls between sets, but on a reef, that’s a feature, not a bug. The offshore wind direction (NNE) is perfect for this spot. It’s a reef break, best for intermediate surfers, and you can expect a few others in the water – crowds are possible.
Thursday the 20th is also a good shout. Both morning and afternoon see clean 2ft SW swell with an 18-second period in the morning, easing a bit later. The morning has a light offshore breeze (6 mph from the NE), and the afternoon goes fully offshore. Two solid windows of fun, rideable surf. The energy is moderate (221 and 207).
After Friday, the wind cranks up. From Saturday the 22nd onward, a relentless cross-off breeze from the ENE, often 18 mph or stronger, takes over. The swell stays small to medium (2ft to 3ft), but with that wind, the surface gets messy. The energy fluctuates from weak to moderate (157 to 419), but the quality is poor for surfing. The reef might offer some shelter, but it’s not going to be pretty.
By late August and into early September, the swell direction shifts more to the S and SSW, with periods still in the 15-19 second range, so there’s always some groundswell lurking. But the wind just doesn’t let up. Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th have a marginal chance with 3ft waves, but the moderate breeze makes it a gamble. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
The long-range outlook for the first few days of September shows a bit more size (2ft to 3ft) and some long-period energy, but the wind remains strong. The 3rd of September has a 3ft S swell, but with a strong breeze and a risk of thunderstorms, it’s a low-confidence call. Only experts might find something.
The best bet is Friday morning, August 21st. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri night, near gales from the ENE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 82 | 91 | 94 | 129 | 194 | 190 | 216 | 232 | 208 | 258 | 206 | 201 | 196 | 158 | 146 | 140 | 125 | 156 | 107 |
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 | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:00AM0.55m | 8:04PM0.27m | 11:09AM0.59m | 9:54PM0.23m | 12:10PM0.62m | 11:42PM0.23m | 1:00PM0.66m | 00:50AM0.25m | 1:42PM0.69m | 1:39AM0.27m | 2:18PM0.70m | 2:19AM0.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:00AM0.08m | 5:49PM0.27m | 2:49AM0.09m | 7:34PM0.23m | 3:52AM0.10m | 8:11PM0.19m | 8:38PM0.16m | 6:01AM0.09m | 9:03PM0.14m | 6:53AM0.07m | 9:26PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 6:54 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | E 8 | S 12 | E 8 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 82 | 49 | 71 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 69 | 67 | 91 | 258 | 206 | 201 | 196 | 158 | 146 | 140 | 125 | 156 | 93 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 12 | SSE 13 | NW 11 | NW 12 | E 10 | NW 11 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 49 | 69 | 94 | 129 | 194 | 190 | 216 | 232 | 208 | 52 | 33 | 35 | 47 | 58 | 30 | 34 | 45 | 30 | 107 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SW 16 | W 12 | S 12 | E 7 | E 7 | S 11 | W 10 | W 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | S 11 | SSE 13 | NW 11 | SW 18 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 29 | 91 | 25 | 45 | 27 | 17 | 21 | 35 | 55 | 54 | 47 | 44 | 19 | 48 | 22 | 57 | 30 | 80 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 56 | 29 | 88 | 53 | — | 1 | — | — | 90 | 81 | 107 | 144 | 173 | 261 | 393 | 283 | 241 | 331 | 311 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 43 | 177 | 177 | 71 | 62 | 42 |
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