The Wharf (Mission Point) Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.57° S 143.66° E

The Wharf (Mission Point) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Wharf (Mission Point) sea temperature is
28.8°C
0.5° 

The Wharf (Mission Point) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Wharf (Mission Point) surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with 77 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Wharf (Mission Point) this week:

The surf forecast for The Wharf (Mission Point) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Wharf (Mission Point) in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 25th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 25th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 25th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wharf (Mission Point) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
7
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.8
E
6
1
E
5
0.2
ENE
12
0.7
E
6
0.3
N
10
0.4
NE
13
0.4
NE
13
0.4
NE
13
1
E
6
0.4
NE
12
0.4
NNW
13
0.5
N
12
0.4
NNW
12
0.4
NE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5
14
15
9
10
46
55
14
35
19
41
42
46
64
39
54
72
45
32
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
20
ENE
15
E
10
ESE
15
ENE
10
E
10
ESE
15
ENE
10
ENE
5
SSE
10
NE
15
E
5
SSE
5
ENE
5
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
off
High Tide
1:46AM1.18m
6:40PM1.14m
2:26AM1.18m
7:13PM1.17m
7:40PM1.18m
4:09AM1.19m
8:02PM1.19m
5:07AM1.19m
8:21PM1.19m
6:07AM1.20m
8:38PM1.19m
Low Tide
10:11AM0.38m
10:07PM1.09m
10:51AM0.37m
11:02PM1.10m
11:30AM0.38m
11:48PM1.08m
12:09PM0.41m
00:30AM1.06m
12:47PM0.45m
1:10AM1.01m
1:27PM0.51m
1:50AM0.95m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:27
6:27
 mm
6
1
2
11
3
4
40
Temp °C
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
29
29
27
28
29
27
25
24
24
Feels °C
28
29
29
27
29
29
28
29
29
29
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32
33
30
29
28
28
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Information about the The Wharf (Mission Point) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Wharf (Mission Point) 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 (Mission Point) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Wharf (Mission Point) 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 (Mission Point)) 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 (Mission Point) 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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