
Surf Forecasts:
The Wharf Rights surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 22s period, SSW swell with 431 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Wharf Rights this week:
The surf forecast for The Wharf Rights over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Wharf Rights in the next 16 days are 0.7m 22s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 22s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wharf Rights over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | W 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
248 | 203 | 235 | 148 | 169 | 220 | 108 | 180 | 160 | 156 | 95 | 102 | 148 | 183 | 318 | 272 | 325 | 298 | 215 | |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:35AM0.27m | 5:54PM0.72m | 6:31AM0.31m | 6:31PM0.64m | 7:32AM0.35m | 7:07PM0.55m | 8:38AM0.40m | 7:41PM0.46m | 9:47AM0.45m | 8:18PM0.37m | 10:55AM0.51m | 9:01PM0.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:26AM0.02m | 10:44AM0.01m | 1:00AM0.02m | 11:37AM0.08m | 1:32AM0.02m | 12:36PM0.15m | 2:04AM0.02m | 1:49PM0.22m | 2:37AM0.03m | 3:26PM0.27m | 3:13AM0.03m | 5:36PM0.27m | 3:54AM0.03m | ||||||
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
7:12 | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | W 14 | ENE 6 | W 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
121 | 203 | 71 | 148 | 169 | 220 | 108 | 180 | 160 | 156 | 95 | 95 | 148 | 183 | 318 | 272 | 325 | 298 | 215 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 13 | W 14 | SSW 13 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | S 19 | E 8 | SSW 11 | S 13 | E 8 | ENE 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
248 | 111 | 150 | 109 | 103 | 100 | 92 | 57 | 57 | 33 | 66 | 21 | 41 | 84 | 10 | 76 | 100 | 134 | 144 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NNE 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 20 | NNE 8 | S 18 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
215 | 125 | 235 | 145 | 55 | 55 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 31 | 12 | 102 | 55 | 51 | 50 | 69 | 44 | 69 | 60 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 7 | — | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
— | 100 | — | 120 | 102 | 111 | 77 | 103 | 186 | 272 | 123 | 103 | 158 | 110 | 118 | 118 | 105 | 150 | 105 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 72 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 44 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
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Information about the The Wharf Rights Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Wharf Rights provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Wharf Rights can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Wharf Rights surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Wharf Rights) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Wharf Rights may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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